***Champions v Chelsea Official Match Thread***

[Mase]

So that little ball over the top by Gundo for the runner led to the goal. We should be playing that pass so much more, Halland, Foden and Mor looking fot it all the time

Agreed.

[blues2win]

Looks like Stones will replace Khusanov at half time. Apart from anything else he’s on a yellow.

[Mase]

Has Khusanov looked alright? Only caught the last 15

[sheblue]

Could be worse.
Can we please play a ball or two more over the top into the space.

[blues2win]

So much this. Chelsea are risking it with a very high line. Marmoush and Haaland can cash in with the right service.

[stevefromdonny]

Lad should of kicked away, but we all make errors, he did a good block but I'm sure he be off because of the yellow, I'm just waiting for kev to come on and feed Marmoush because he's making runs

Time for a few beers

[Mase]

Hopefully Pep spots that they’ve got a high line and encourages us to play more balls over the top

[branny]

Has Khusanov looked alright? Only caught the last 15

Not according to Kelly. Terrible debut according to her. Cock up for the goal. Trying to head it back to Ed and got it horribly wrong. Booked pretty much straight after and a yard behind everyone else trying to play offside which nearly gifted them a second. He got back to block that one though. Didn't have much to do after that.

[carl_feedthegoat]

Ive actually enjoyed this game to be fair , we have pressed better than any other match this season.
The huge negative is PeP playing this kid at RB- fuckign madness and a completely stupid decision - the kid must be traumatized after that mistake.

[blues2win]

Looks like Khusanov coming out again but Stones definitely warming up. I’d make the switch now to be honest.

[blues2win]

COME ON CITY!!!!!!!!!!

[blues2win]

Good tracking back from Marmoush who looks very good.

[Bluemoon16]

Has Khusanov looked alright? Only caught the last 15

Not according to Kelly. Terrible debut according to her. Cock up for the goal. Trying to head it back to Ed and got it horribly wrong. Booked pretty much straight after and a yard behind everyone else trying to play offside which nearly gifted them a second. He got back to block that one though. Didn't have much to do after that.

Raw talent with bags of potential, unless Pep turns him into a striker like Gvardiol

[Nigels Tackle]

anyone remember when mangala made his debut v chelsea and marked drogba out of the game? thought we had a proper cb on our hands…
hopefully the reverse of that situation happens with the tank!

[Sideshow Bob]

marmoush showing desire and determination. city fans barely remember what that looks like.

[gmercer1]

anyone remember when mangala made his debut v chelsea and marked drogba out of the game? thought we had a proper cb on our hands…
hopefully the reverse of that situation happens with the tank!

One of the best debuts I’ve seen!

[PeterParker]

What an absolute joke of a decision, he killed his morale when he finally started to look good.
He played excellent in the first minutes.

What a fucking stupid decision.

[blues2win]

Haaland nearly in but the goalkeeper just got there. City clearly looking to play him in behind.

[blues2win]

Stones on for Khusanov. Sensible. I think he was managing the young lad by not suggesting an emergency substitution.

[stevefromdonny]

I wish we stop fucking about at the back,