Manchester City v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[SoccerHQ]

Not too downhearted with that, game went as I expected apart from us not scoring first.

A good effort on a ground we routinely get hammered on. We will surely get at least 4 points at home from West Ham and an already relegated Burnley to stay up.

[leylandalbion]

What I'm gutted most about is we wasted so much of the season stuck with a dead man of a manager. If only we'd have taken the decision last summer we could have had a really exciting season. Let's hope lessons have been learned (again). Onwards and upwards hey.

What like getting to an fa cup final ? 

[john e]

What I'm gutted most about is we wasted so much of the season stuck with a dead man of a manager. If only we'd have taken the decision last summer we could have had a really exciting season. Let's hope lessons have been learned (again). Onwards and upwards hey.

If we had got rid of Lambert earlier we would have ended up with that twat Pulis,
I know many on here wanted him, but it's a big no thanks from me

[Pat McMahon]

All three goals were eminently avoidable - not mentioned above I think but Sanchez' stupid, stupid lunge for their free kick added to the other mistakes already listed. We really have a problem defending corners and it needs rapid attention - last week I can recall 3 free headers where Liverpool should have done better.

Benteke won a lot in the air but he really needs to remind himself of the offside rule. After persistent offending I can see why the late decision went against him, exactly the same as Baoltelli last week.

We passed and moved really well but I think at times we weren't bold enough, and fluffed some decent attacking positions whilst not putting in enough shots too. Miles better than what we saw under Lambert but it is points that count, not performance.

Just seen Ger's summary and agree with your final comment.

[rougegorge]

We played really well but those errors were simply dreadful.Guzan has  shown all season that the short pass doesn't work and he often passes behind the player putting pressure on just inviting another back pass.  True their defending wasn't great for our goals either but our mistakes were worse. Unlucky with the offside\ penalty at the end but  I guess we had a decision last week though it doesn't make it right.
Let's hope Hull and Leicester don't go above us in midweek as the pressure will ratchet up.

[mrastonvilla]

Disappointed not to get anything today says how well we are playing at the minute. Think we'll get the necessary points in the next 2 home games.

[john e]

Good job we got 3 points at spurs then eh

[gervilla]

I'm more pissed off with our gifting of goals than with the Benteke offside decision. We got away with a similar one last week with Balotelli.
They could also have had two penalties so I don't think we can grumble too much about the decision.

[Ian.]

I really enjoyed watching us play and dictate the game. If only we could rule
Out the school boy errors we'd be a very good team.
Fair play again to Sherwood for shaping the team and getting us playing really good possession, exciting football.

Other than the result a game where I feel very proud of our team.

[john e]

At least we are going to win the test match (England fans obvs)

[Rudy65]

Hope Hutton is back soon , he wouldn't be turning his back on a freekick to hide behind Benteke !!

Guzan ..terrible ,even if the ball had got to Okore it was the wrong option he should be lumping that up the field.

I think we missed Gabby today he would have created space for Grealish in the number 10 role and worked their fullbacks more.Richardson tries hard but he is just not good enough.Amazes me that has a winger/midfielder he seems a) so poor on the ball b) add's very little attacking threat

Not a chance did we miss Gabby. Prefer charlie

[Rudy65]

All three goals were eminently avoidable - not mentioned above I think but Sanchez' stupid, stupid lunge for their free kick added to the other mistakes already listed. We really have a problem defending corners and it needs rapid attention - last week I can recall 3 free headers where Liverpool should have done better.

Benteke won a lot in the air but he really needs to remind himself of the offside rule. After persistent offending I can see why the late decision went against him, exactly the same as Baoltelli last week.

We passed and moved really well but I think at times we weren't bold enough, and fluffed some decent attacking positions whilst not putting in enough shots too. Miles better than what we saw under Lambert but it is points that count, not performance.

Just seen Ger's summary and agree with your final comment.

Watched my daughter play this morning and she was getting caught offside. Just about forgive a teenaged amateur but not a pro. Unforgiveable

[john2710]

We should get the points we need but continue to keep giving the Xmas gifts out and we won't.The games are running out and we NEED 3 points from our next game.Credit to some players but others should have their fuckin arises kicked.

Absolutely spot on. We can't keep shooting ourselves in the foot.

[PaulTheVillan]

Guzan shouldn't play again this season.

Someone teach Sanchez how to pass the ball.

Someone teach Benteke to stay onside, shame the time he was the lino fucked it up.

Grealish was excellent, thought Delph was great.

[Colhint]

I read on Blue moon forum, we were the first team in 6 years to have more possession than them at the Etihad in 6 years, obviously premier league only