TheGoodJoe:
Sad loss but our players fought hard and showed the team is getting stronger. It was an unfair result compared to the work we put in.

Props to the boys for giving their best and I expect results to swing in our favor soon.

justicejay:

The sqaud was perfectly ok. Except the false 9 and I don't understand pep intention. But to my understanding its like going for a draw, apart from that we are perfect if not for our keeper.

TheGoodJoe:


When Barcelona plays, they play like if they have extra men on the field. Aguero’s work rate is not up to the level of Suarez. You do not see Aguero on the wings a lot and dropping deep to build up play.

The reason why we looked solid, especially in the first half was because De Bruyne did a lot of work to press and drop deep.

pkasso:
The honeymoon is over for Pep. No win in City's last 4 matches. The team is just one loss away from a full-blown crisis. Last night, another of Pep's flaws were laid bare again. I love Pep to bits but there is no denying he needs to adapt. All this talk about sticking to his philosophy, come rain come shine isn't it. He is going to have to be pragmatic at times. City have a long way to go in competing with some of Europe's elite. For all the beautiful attacking football, the defence is a freaking basket leaking goals. They have only kept out two teams this seasons, Steaua B and Bournemouth. So much for paying almost 50 million pounds for Stones. I have this picture of Yaya Toure and Dmitri Seluk laughing at Pep's change in fortunes in my mind. As a lover of good football, i hope this is only a blip in form. Up next is an in-form Southampton side. Another draw or loss would be devastating. By the way, great job on the thread, TheGoodJoe.

pkasso:
The honeymoon is over for Pep. No win in City's last 4 matches. The team is just one loss away from a full-blown crisis. Last night, another of Pep's flaws were laid bare again. I love Pep to bits but there is no denying he needs to adapt. All this talk about sticking to his philosophy, come rain come shine isn't it. He is going to have to be pragmatic at times. City have a long way to go in competing with some of Europe's elite. For all the beautiful attacking football, the defence is a freaking basket leaking goals. They have only kept out two teams this seasons, Steaua B and Bournemouth. So much for paying almost 50 million pounds for Stones. I have this picture of Yaya Toure and Dmitri Seluk laughing at Pep's change in fortunes in my mind. As a lover of good football, i hope this is only a blip in form. Up next is an in-form Southampton side. Another draw or loss would be devastating. By the way, great job on the thread, TheGoodJoe.

TheGoodJoe:


Contrary to the gloom picture you paint, I see different. We did not expect an easy ride and the wins came too early and people feel we are top notch. We are not but a growing team getting to understand the philosophy. With time, we will get better.

In the game against Everton, we had
Possession
Man City - 73%
Everton - 27%

Shots
Man City - 19
Everton - 3

Shots on goal
Man City - 8
Everton - 2

Corners
Man City - 13
Everton - 1

We were totally on top of Everton, missed two penalty kicks and the referee missed a clear foul in the box on Sane. It was a brilliant performance but the result did not go our way. I doubt we are close to a crisis.

As long as we keep playing well, the results will come. What matters is our players adapting to the coaches way. We are close, our problems are individual errors and not style of play.

pkasso:
I didn't mean to sound like a prophet of doom. I understand Pep's project is at a formative stage and there will be a few teething problems here and there. Obviously, City will benefit in the long run. You guys were very unlucky not to beat Everton. The team played well, I agree. But Pep still needs to work on that defense. His teams are not known for their defensive strength but the frequency with which City concede is a cause for concern. He probably thinks it's not a big deal as long as he outscores his opponents but that is no always going to be the case.

TheGoodJoe:
[size=14pt]Bravo Is Key To City's Possession-heavy Revolution[/size]


Claudio Bravo came under heavy criticisms after his mistake led to Barcelona extending their lead with two quick successive goals.

Many wondered if Guardiola made the right choice, letting Joe Hart go. Joe Hart would not take that much risk and seemed a better option in-goal.

It looks good when looked from saves and clearance perspective. If we look into Guardiola's possession-heavy style of play, it is clear, Claudio Bravo is the better option.

Since Bravo's arrival at the Etihad, he made some brilliant saves. That is not what makes him stand out. It is his confidence on the ball. He does not panic under pressure.

In the game against Barcelona, ter Stegen panicked when City pressed and cleared the ball out in a wayward fashion. If that was Bravo, those where good opportunities to build goal scoring chances. He would keep the ball, absorb pressure and make intelligent passes that puts us ahead of the pressing team.

It is a risky approach but an approach that makes us stronger in the long run.

If we must adapt to the multiple title-winning philosophy of Pep Guardiola, we need Claudio Bravo in-goal and the other goalkeepers of City playing that way.

If we continue playing this way, we will keep getting stronger. Claudio Bravo has a high percentage of completed passes since he arrived the Etihad and it shows he is the right man to help City get their possession-heavy revolution.

http://www.justcityzens.tk/2016/10/bravo-is-key-to-city-possession-heavy.html?m=0

justicejay:

As for me oooo. I don't cherish bravo style, I didn't mean he is not good but I don't fancy him atall, not that am just saying it now. But since he came to city. My heart skipped whenever he is with the ball. I prefer having a goalkeeper at the goal post than a midfielder.

TheGoodJoe:


That is the sweet part of Bravo's game. The mistake against Barcelona is his first that led to a goal. That shows his strength. It looks frightening but he creates room for the team to excel.

justicejay:

I don't like us linking game. Especially when we are on tie level with the opponent, but pep doesn't see that as a problem as far as he is out scoring the opposite team. But our front line is not converting the chances into net right now. There fore pep should take cleansheet serious.
And more so about kun, don't you think their is a little problem btw kun and pep. Initially I thought its tactical, but since he didn't start against a mighty barca I am thinking there is more than tactical change. Or what do you think thegoodjoe

TheGoodJoe:


Guardiola believes the system works. We played well against Everton and Barcelona. So Guardiola will not change his style but develop the players to perform better in each position.

So we expect the forwards to keep improving and the goals will come.

I believe there is a problem between Aguero and Guardiola. I hope they sort it out soon.

justicejay:

I hope so too.
We played excellently well against our last 2opponet but don't u think pep needs a plan B for those bus parking team like wat d tooffee did

justicejay:
Awful 1st half. We can't take this spirit to traford. Not quarter of the performance we put on in camp nou...looked like a tired team the defense is still shocking. Conceded 11goals in 5games? That's not the kind of defense we are looking for .pep should crush some ball inside. looking forward to a better performance.COYC

pkasso:
I've got African China's 'Crisis' playing on repeat specially for City.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6IU2jlyYBU. This is unfamiliar territory for Pep. I don't think he has gone 5 matches without a win in his coaching career. Games vs Utd and Barca on the horizon. This could get ugly.

TheGoodJoe:


The age of our team tells. Many will still go. We need a younger defence line and I hope we secure some good talents.

A better performance from City in the second half because of the energy Nacho brought.

Far from the team we saw in the game against Barcelona.