***City v Arsenal Official Match Thread***

[zuricity]

So, a player can now direct a clear forward headbutt on one of our players and it's just a fucking yellow, is it? If Haaland had gone down theatrically, it would have been a straight red card.
This is exactly why players exaggerate fouls — if you stay on your feet and act decently, you get fuckall from the bent officials.

If that was me, I'd roll on the ground from one end of the pitch to the fucking other end and get him sent off.

It stinks

And VAR didn't ask him to have another look either. Haaland getting all the plaudits for staying on his feet but he needs to think about the bigger picture. Red card and Gabriel misses the next three games. Massive.

As i wrote before. Scandalous that Gabriel was not red carded.

[Beefymcfc]

Enjoyed that, just coming back down after wrecking the lamp shade! Mrs not happy.

[Nickyboy]

So, a player can now direct a clear forward headbutt on one of our players and it's just a fucking yellow, is it? If Haaland had gone down theatrically, it would have been a straight red card.
This is exactly why players exaggerate fouls — if you stay on your feet and act decently, you get fuckall from the bent officials.

If that was me, I'd roll on the ground from one end of the pitch to the fucking other end and get him sent off.

It stinks

And VAR didn't ask him to have another look either. Haaland getting all the plaudits for staying on his feet but he needs to think about the bigger picture. Red card and Gabriel misses the next three games. Massive.

I'm glad Haaland acted like a real man and didn't play act to get him sent off. We're good enough to win this now without resorting to those kind of tactics

[Pretty Boy Lee]

Shambles refereeing display for me but we won anyway. The handball in the first half looked exactly like what Bernardo did for a red card last month and barely looked at. The headbutt is the first time I’ve ever seen a yellow given and we got two yellows out of it ourselves.

Fuck them.

Khus was massive. Rodri and Bernardo killed their midfield. Nico dribbled through them for fun, Cherki and Haaland killed them off. Wonderful.

[Mase]

So, a player can now direct a clear forward headbutt on one of our players and it's just a fucking yellow, is it? If Haaland had gone down theatrically, it would have been a straight red card.
This is exactly why players exaggerate fouls — if you stay on your feet and act decently, you get fuckall from the bent officials.

If that was me, I'd roll on the ground from one end of the pitch to the fucking other end and get him sent off.

It stinks

And VAR didn't ask him to have another look either. Haaland getting all the plaudits for staying on his feet but he needs to think about the bigger picture. Red card and Gabriel misses the next three games. Massive.

I'm glad Haaland acted like a real man and didn't play act to get him sent off. We're good enough to win this now without resorting to those kind of tactics

Yes, but would have been nice to see Gabriel out for 3 games for violent conduct. But ultimately it shouldn't be on Haaland to hit the deck, it's what VAR is for

[bigblue]

So, a player can now direct a clear forward headbutt on one of our players and it's just a fucking yellow, is it? If Haaland had gone down theatrically, it would have been a straight red card.
This is exactly why players exaggerate fouls — if you stay on your feet and act decently, you get fuckall from the bent officials.

If that was me, I'd roll on the ground from one end of the pitch to the fucking other end and get him sent off.

It stinks

Clear handball by Gabriel in the first half, tore Haalands jersey form pulling him so much, and clear red card towards the end. Haaland didn't go down but you can be sure as shit that Gabriel would have - in fact he's already done it multiple times this season.

Add to that the ghost fouls called on us during corners, constant diving by arse, and 7 mins out of nowhere.

Bernardos performance today was as good as his vs Liverpool a few years back, never stop running, out muscling players 2x bigger than him, always in the right place, and keeping the ball with ease. One of a kind player who is impossible to replace.

[Harry Dowd scored]

Added bonus for any person with a brain. Someone called Starmer is a Arsenal executive box holder obviously paid by us but fucking adds to the delight

[patrickblue]

So, a player can now direct a clear forward headbutt on one of our players and it's just a fucking yellow, is it? If Haaland had gone down theatrically, it would have been a straight red card.
This is exactly why players exaggerate fouls — if you stay on your feet and act decently, you get fuckall from the bent officials.

If that was me, I'd roll on the ground from one end of the pitch to the fucking other end and get him sent off.

It stinks

And VAR didn't ask him to have another look either. Haaland getting all the plaudits for staying on his feet but he needs to think about the bigger picture. Red card and Gabriel misses the next three games. Massive.

I'm glad Haaland acted like a real man and didn't play act to get him sent off. We're good enough to win this now without resorting to those kind of tactics

Totally agree with that sentiment, but the ref just bottled it.

[Indianablue]

Watching MoTD , i understand we didn't actually win, all Arsenal, not negative snd s grest team. We actually got criticised for over the top celebrations?

Fuck em. Not even a criticism of the ref's bottle job on the headbutt

[carl_feedthegoat]

Watching MoTD , i understand we didn't actually win, all Arsenal, not negative snd s grest team. We actually got criticised for over the top celebrations?

Fuck em. Not even a criticism of the ref's bottle job on the headbutt

They desperately want Arsenal to win the prem.

[Nick]

Have it.

[bigblue]

Just got home. I'm absolutely knackered - I kicked every ball today

Haaland was wrestled to fuck the whole game. Bernardo rolled back the years. O'Reilly is absolutely unreal. Khus is my hero. Guèhi is an absolute leader. Cherki is Cherki.

I've watched the highlights and I'm amazed Gabriel wasn't sent off. What a prick. Neville on their goal screaming like a kid in nursery that's been told they get seconds at lunch. Utter helmet

Watched the full-time scenes Sky video - Vieira and Micah sounded like they were gutted - fuck off wankers. "Arsenal gave it everything" fuck off

Agree and all th players you highlighted were definitely the standouts

[Slim]

Messi-esque, and I don't even need to say more, you know what I'm talking about.

[Indianablue]

So, a player can now direct a clear forward headbutt on one of our players and it's just a fucking yellow, is it? If Haaland had gone down theatrically, it would have been a straight red card.
This is exactly why players exaggerate fouls — if you stay on your feet and act decently, you get fuckall from the bent officials.

If that was me, I'd roll on the ground from one end of the pitch to the fucking other end and get him sent off.

It stinks

Clear handball by Gabriel in the first half, tore Haalands jersey form pulling him so much, and clear red card towards the end. Haaland didn't go down but you can be sure as shit that Gabriel would have - in fact he's already done it multiple times this season.

Add to that the ghost fouls called on us during corners, constant diving by arse, and 7 mins out of nowhere.

Bernardos performance today was as good as his vs Liverpool a few years back, never stop running, out muscling players 2x bigger than him, always in the right place, and keeping the ball with ease. One of a kind player who is impossible to replace.

Bernie is having a great end to the season. Love him.

[Indianablue]

Golf with a couple of Arsenal supporters today. Post round drinks should be nice.

Very happy to see Pep settle on his starting eleven. If Jeremy calms down abit and is more considered with his final ball, we would be cruising.
Toe to toe in the second half when they had to come out and throw caution to the wind and actually play football and we were not found wanting. A great win, some standout performances but plenty of points left to play for so we know there are plenty of twists to come.

[john@staustell]

Messi-esque, and I don't even need to say more, you know what I'm talking about.

Well could be Cherki. Or could be O'Reilly by the touchline, first half, dazzling his way out - Amazing!

[john@staustell]

Golf with a couple of Arsenal supporters today. Post round drinks should be nice.

Very happy to see Pep settle on his starting eleven. If Jeremy calms down abit and is more considered with his final ball, we would be cruising.
Toe to toe in the second half when they had to come out and throw caution to the wind and actually play football and we were not found wanting. A great win, some standout performances but plenty of points left to play for so we know there are plenty of twists to come.

Don't get too complacent, he's promised changes

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... y-33799613

[nottsblue]

Messi-esque, and I don't even need to say more, you know what I'm talking about.

Well could be Cherki. Or could be O'Reilly by the touchline, first half, dazzling his way out - Amazing!

https://youtube.com/shorts/EOgX5IrcDuc? ... oWIUFa1UNP

[Bluemoon4610]

Golf with a couple of Arsenal supporters today. Post round drinks should be nice.

Very happy to see Pep settle on his starting eleven. If Jeremy calms down abit and is more considered with his final ball, we would be cruising.
Toe to toe in the second half when they had to come out and throw caution to the wind and actually play football and we were not found wanting. A great win, some standout performances but plenty of points left to play for so we know there are plenty of twists to come.

Don't get too complacent, he's promised changes

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... y-33799613

We should be able to rest a few on Wednesday without too much trouble, otherwise those coming in shouldn't be in our squad. That'll rest a few for the semi-final. Not too happy about the mention of Rodri having a groin issue...

[Mase]

Golf with a couple of Arsenal supporters today. Post round drinks should be nice.

Very happy to see Pep settle on his starting eleven. If Jeremy calms down abit and is more considered with his final ball, we would be cruising.
Toe to toe in the second half when they had to come out and throw caution to the wind and actually play football and we were not found wanting. A great win, some standout performances but plenty of points left to play for so we know there are plenty of twists to come.

Don't get too complacent, he's promised changes

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... y-33799613

I wouldn't be resting any in the league. Against Southampton bring in the likes of Marmoush, but in the league I don't want to see players like Savio playing. The decision to bring him on yesterday was bizarre