Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread - Wed 20th Jan @ 6pm

[Bikini Inspector]

Considering the opposition and the covid mess, that was pretty good from us. If we keep it 0 - 0 we might pinch it on the break.

 

[Villa 4 Ever]

That should of been 1-0, all that City player had to was fake the shot cut in and shoot.

 

[danvilla2]

The right side defensive is all Bert, Cash is tucking in to keep it narrow between the gaps and the lines, Bert just lets his man go. It looks like Cash is sleeping but he has to make up so much ground to cover the player Bert has lost

 

[BobVilla]

Solid defence in that half, well done lads.

 

[Divine_islet]

Done well to keep a clean sheet so far against the most difficult team to play against and doing so despite not having played for 3 weeks is commendable.

Hope we start attacking and I am sure we can beat them.

 

[CDX_EIRE]

It pisses me off seeing Watkins charging people down and Barkley strolling around behind him. Undermines everything Watkins is doing.

 

[badger0-0]

I'll take that at HT.
Strong side, City are and we definitely aren't 100%

 

[Nerrad Villa]

not a bad first half should have scored Barkley needs to pass a bit better or shoot

 

[Tom Cat]

what a good showing boys. We aren't going to face a more in form team This season. I do think if we are going to get anything from this we need to get some precision and a goal before we start to tire.

 

[Villan57]

I personally think Deano will not be happy with that, he's a tough taskmaster and we have been giving them the ball

 

[sirdennis]

We have got to be happy with that under the circumstances.

I fancy us to score at some point , we do play some good stuff going forward.

 

[wittonite]

Got a feeling our legs may go second half, but that was ok.

 

[Pride of Lions]

Well, I've managed to watch the second half of the first half.

We're looking fairly solid at the back, a bit dangerous up front on the break, but I'm worried that we'll be able to keep this workrate up for the rest of the match after such a lay-off.

 

[Lord Ron Saunders]

great performance first half, keep it up lads. Walker got a taste off what he dish's out, great.

 

[david-avfc]

Some excellent defending and goalkeeping that half and have done well to create a few decent opportunities too.

I think Barkley has looked a bit wasteful I wonder if Ramsey could get a go, Smith trusted him v Wolves and off the bench v Chelsea.

 

[Villan57]

we couldn't complain if we were 3 down the scoreline is flattering us to be honest hence some of the comments

 

[zaijianforth]

Need to get our shape sorted. Far too much room down our right. Traore is a bit of a luxury against a side like Citeh.McGinn needs to drop in over there.

 

[DeanoVilla]

Doing very well. Oy criticism would be Barkley who looks way off the pace, a bit flat footed and making all the wrong decisions.

Oh and McGinn's horror Hollywood balls.

Other than that very pleased. Maybe look to get Ghazi on for Barkley soon?

 

[Fulford]

Need to replace Bert and give Cash some help.

 

[wittonite]

Some excellent defending and goalkeeping that half and have done well to create a few decent opportunities too.

I think Barkley has looked a bit wasteful I wonder if Ramsey could get a go, Smith trusted him v Wolves and off the bench v Chelsea.

Think he is just a bit rusty from his lay off, second half better maybe.
Wouldnt be surprised if he doesnt last the ninety minutes.