***Champions v Newcastle Official Match Thread***

[s1ty m]

Everytime I decide I want Stones out he turns into prime Baresi.

He could have been one of the greatest ever. And still he won what? 16 trophies?

He's like a Rolls-Royce when he's fit.

[blues2win]

Savinho was excellent too. Turned his full back inside out and sideways plus the excellent assist. On to the Bernabeu. You never know.. Give it a go at any rate,

[Harry Dowd scored]

That last goal reminded me of the Bobby Mc Donald Kevin Reeves near post corner routine under John Bond, just saying

[HBlock Cripple]

Sav motm for me, top performance

[zuricity]

No Akanji = no goals conceded

Over to you Zuricity

Are you really thick ?

How many times have i told you i don't rate Akanji? .

By the way , you could include 'Own goal Dias'

[zuricity]

Everytime I decide I want Stones out he turns into prime Baresi.

He could have been one of the greatest ever. And still he won what? 16 trophies?

He's like a Rolls-Royce when he's fit.

Aero engine or car

[Harry Dowd scored]

Sav motm for me, top performance

Top performance, energetic, intense, full of pace & tricks good player this lad.

[Indianablue]

A good post match feeling for once.
Thought we made better progress through transitions by being much quicker and direct.
Gundo played well
Rico average for me, just below Foden. Rest of team were very good
Haaland does better as a captain, works harder for the team
Savinho was excellent , MOTM Mamoush, a great game

[blues2win]

Real Madrid drew in La Liga and Bellingham was sent off. He’s available for Wednesday of course.

[Sparklehorse]

Didn't think we had that performance in us.

Dominated from start, to finish.

Played like a team, big result against an inform Newcastle.

well done Blues.

I might bang £20 on a win in Madrid and to qualify.

Play like that we are in with a chance.

It will be how we handle the pressure in Madrid. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that this team that played today is close to our best 11 given the injuries and we can beat any team in the world when we play like this with energy and pace and some aggression, I would still like to see a few more crunching tackles. Nico looks like a real player, Marmoush we already know is and Khusanov is going to be brilliant going forward as he was today....all three of those need to play on Weds, not KDB or Kovacic or Bernie. Dare I say it I thought Gundog was absolutely top class today, didn't put a foot wrong and to be fair, everyone had a very good game. So all of a sudden I feel optimistic again.....I think City are building something again. We have Esheveri, Bobb and obviously Rodri to come back along with hopefully a couple of top class summer signings and Next season could really be something.

[blues2win]

https://x.com/beanymansports/status/189 ... 9Awxy5lqVQ


Eddie Howe generous with his praise after the match. ‘With the ball they’re the best team in the Premier League’.

[Mase]

Shout out to Ed as well. Nice to see him smiling again.

[PeterParker]

https://x.com/beanymansports/status/1890815220781568209?s=61&t=6ifllXVJePmO9Awxy5lqVQ


Eddie Howe generous with his praise after the match. ‘With the ball they’re the best team in the Premier League’.

He always looked like a proper gentleman.
Great guy.

[carl_feedthegoat]

I think everyone played in their natural positions today -

First time ever.

Does anyone think the penny has dropped for PeP or will go back to reinventing the wheel ?

[blues2win]

https://x.com/_joebray/status/189081767 ... 9Awxy5lqVQ

Pep on Haaland. Encouraging.

[Kippax Sean]

Marmoush with a great hatrick but that's as good as Stones has played in 2 years even with his purple patch last season. But I was watching Nico like a hawk with fingers crossed after his early exit last time out and he was sublime. Always in space to receive the ball and simple fast passes MOTM for me.

[Dub City]

Very enjoyable first half and very professional second half I would say. I thought Haaland did well dragging the defenders to make space for Marmoush who was excellent. He always looking to attack the line in behind , anyone playing high against us with Ederson gives him a chance.
I’ve been very critical of Lewis but I thought he did well today going both ways , nothing spectacular but him against Gordon was a. If concern pre match. Don’t think he’s a long term right back for us but if going to criticise him have to acknowledge the good games.
I thought Gundo had his best game since returning, proper defensive midfielder beside him I think really helped him.
Khushanov looks promising. Good power and pace , like his shoulder charges through people, even tho giving frees against him if he far enough outside box we need a hard fucker in the side, we’re too soft a lot of games.

Didn’t think we’d get a draw before kick off, now we’re 3 points off 3rd spot. Good day over all

[Nigels Tackle]

Lining up in blue!

XI | Ederson, Lewis, Khusanov, Stones, Gvardiol, Nico, Gundogan, Foden, Marmoush, Savinho, Haaland (C)

SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Kovacic, Doku, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Reis, Nunes, O'Reilly, McAtee

awful

incredibly rare but i love it when i’m proved wrong

[carl_feedthegoat]

Lining up in blue!

XI | Ederson, Lewis, Khusanov, Stones, Gvardiol, Nico, Gundogan, Foden, Marmoush, Savinho, Haaland (C)

SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Kovacic, Doku, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Reis, Nunes, O'Reilly, McAtee

awful

incredibly rare but i love it when i’m proved wrong

What’s it like ?

[Nigels Tackle]

Lining up in blue!

XI | Ederson, Lewis, Khusanov, Stones, Gvardiol, Nico, Gundogan, Foden, Marmoush, Savinho, Haaland (C)

SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Kovacic, Doku, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Reis, Nunes, O'Reilly, McAtee

awful

incredibly rare but i love it when i’m proved wrong

What’s it like ?

great!