HanksAnuku:


how many games has Laporte played LB?

Pep rushed Aguero back from injury, and played the club record signing

But he wasn't trying to win?

Gab Jesus played Brighton so Aguero was going to start this one. Aguero was taken off even before Tottenham scored abi? Do you take out your best striker when you are still trying to score? But he rather rested him so he would be fresh because they will need him going forward. There is really no need for these arguments. We would be here next leg god-willing.

At the moment, Jorginho is a far far better Registra than Busquet

iamrosheed:
At the moment, Jorginho is a far far better Registra than Busquet

my boy is playing at a big stage what big stage has jorginho played this season?

Eruditor:


This right here is my issue with superficial thinkers. You have one idea and refuse to read the simple statements people are making.

Liverpool had to beat Porto as that game was home. That is where you sink your teeth. That is the game they must prioritise. If Pep was home, he would have done same. He was not. He looked at his fixtures and felt, with this line up, I still think I can get a good result. That is all he tried to do. As he lost by 1-0 did he lose points to Liverpool? No. As he lost is the tie effectively over? Only a fool will say so. His gamble did not exactly pay off but it did not entirely fail. Tottenham have lost Harry Kane yet they are chasing top 4. If Poch had a choice, he would lose Son not Harry. If you want to talk about Pep failing or losing, why don't you wait till that actually happens. LOL

All he does is gamble on Tuesday nights to be called a tactician while shooting himself in the foot

Wasn't it the same way he took Kolarov and played him at CB which resulted in Monaco knocking citizens out? He was prioritizing?

Or the same way he benched Muller in the semi against Athletico who had almost 30 goals that season and Munich ended up crashing out? He was prioritizing?

How does Kane getting injured be a masterclass for Pep? Players get injured all the time, it's football.

He lost this one. Don't be salty man.

snrman:
my boy is playing at a big stage what big stage has jorginho played this season?

Lool is that an excuse for being shi*t?
So because he played in a bigger stage than EPL he has to be shi*t
Jorginho was not this clueless at the two games against United

iamrosheed:

Lool is that an excuse for being shit?
So because he played in a bigger stage than EPL he has to be shit
Jorginho was not this clueless at the two games against United

before u start comparing check the age difference

Raumdeuter, Neymar must be missing Barca so much.

This is how the olodo would have been strolling to another UCL Semi final playing with a very strong Barca team.

2 seasons gone, he hasn't been able to do anything without Barca

VargasVee:



All he does is gamble on Tuesday nights to be called a tactician while shooting himself in the foot

Wasn't it the same way he took Kolarov and played him at CB which resulted in Monaco knocking citizens out? He was prioritizing?

Or the same way he benched Muller in the semi against Athletico who had almost 30 goals that season and Munich ended up crashing out? He was prioritizing?

How does Kane getting injured be a masterclass for Pep? Players get injured all the time, it's football.

He lost this one. Don't be salty man.

I am not salty. He gambles. He overthinks sometimes. Most times it works..few times it does not. I did not say he wanted to lose. I said he gambled. Everyone knows that is not his best team and if he felt something was going wrong he would have tried to correct it. He did not even make an attempt. And Kane going out is not about masterclass. The point is, that Tottenham's job of finishing top 4 just got harder. My money is on City against Tottenham, any time any day. Whether City will win the UCL is up in air but making it to the semi finals? They will do it. You can take that to the bank.

snrman:
before u start comparing check the age difference

Busquets is a dm and has been a weakling defensively since God-knows-when. He should have seen red in this match.

Chelseafan1:
Raumdeuter, Neymar must be missing Barca so much.

This is how the olodo would have been strolling to another UCL Semi final playing with a very strong Barca team.

2 seasons gone, he hasn't been able to do anything without Barca

The last time Neymar played in the quarter final he bailed Barca out and recovered a 4-0 loss to a 6-1 win

The last time Barca played in the CL final, Neymar scored through all stages of the knockout unlike Hidden that only had 4 CL goals all career

airmark:


Busquets is a dm and has been a weakling defensively since God-knows-when. He should have seen red in this match.

The ones that are not weakling and younger than Busquets like Krychokewack, Wanyama, Coquelin you told us will be dominating football now, what happened to them?

Eruditor:


I said MUST-win games he puts Laporte there. For teams he does n't feel are deadly, he might play Delph or Zinchenko.

let me test you this last time.
Please try to be sincere with your answer.
If you were told before the match that united would win city at the Etihad last season, would have given a thought to it? After the first half, would you have given united a chance?

Do you think that pep also gambled for the qf first leg against pool last season?
Did you ever imagine that man city will still be beaten by liverpool again at Etihad after what happened in the first leg?

What is your explanation to why pep didn't win any of the fixtures listed above last season?

Greatihex:
let me test you this last time.
Please try to be sincere with your answer.
If you were told before the match that united would win city at the Etihad last season, would have given a thought to it? After the first half, would you have given united a chance?

Do you think that pep also gambled for the qf first leg against pool last season?
Did you ever imagine that man city will still be beaten by Liverpool again at Etihad after what happened in the first leg?

What is your explanation to why pep didn't win any of the fixtures listed above last season?

Losing to United was a freak result even though he gambled as well- that is not why they lost. They threw chances away (Sterling was chief in this) and got complacent. United got a break, got 2 goals but then got their winner of an offside. Afterwards, it was about impressive saves from De Gea, close calls and bad refereeing.

Pep made a mistake against Liverpool in the first leg. He said so. But as great as Liverpool played their first goal came from an offside and the 2nd goal was a long range shot from Oxlade. In the second leg, City not only deserved to win the game, they were cheated by bad refereeing. They led 1-0 in 5 mins and then Sané scored a LEGITIMATE goal which the ref ruled as offside (even when the Liverpool defender played the ball to him) which would have meant they led 2-0 going into the second half. The game was poised for City to win but that goal was ruled out. Pep was banished to the stands for complaining and Liverpool took initiative, then scored in the 2nd half after catching a break from the referee in the first half. At this point, City needed 4 more goals to qualify. There was nothing to play for again and Otamendi made another mistake towards the end of the game which gave the game to Liverpool. There is nothing tactical to discuss there.

raumdeuter:


The ones that are not weakling and younger than Busquets like Krychokewack, Wanyama, Coquelin you told us will be dominating football now, what happened to them?

Nothing concerns me with them as they didn't play today. I mentioned Busquets who got exposed defensively as usual.

Eruditor:


Losing to United was a freak result even though he gambled as well- that is not why they lost. They threw chances away (Sterling was chief in this) and got complacent. United got a break, got 2 goals but then got their winner of an offside. Afterwards, it was about impressive saves from De Gea, close calls and bad refereeing.

Pep made a mistake against Liverpool in the first leg. He said so. But as great as Liverpool played their first goal came from an offside and the 2nd goal was a long range shot from Oxlade. In the second leg, City not only deserved to win the game, they were cheated by bad refereeing. They led 1-0 in 5 mins and then Sané scored a LEGITIMATE goal which the ref ruled as offside (even when the Liverpool defender played the ball to him) which would have meant they led 2-0 going into the second half. The game was poised for City to win but that goal was ruled out. Pep was banished to the stands for complaining and Liverpool took initiative, then scored in the 2nd half after catching a break from the referee in the first half. At this point, City needed 4 more goals to qualify. There was nothing to play for again and Otamendi made another mistake towards the end of the game which gave the game to Liverpool. There is nothing tactical to discuss there.

Raumdeuter even better pass you. This your sentimental bias na legendary.

So na only match wey pep win wey no be gambling.
Just look at the excuse you are making for someone that lost both leg of a competition.

Made a mistake, bad referring, gamble etc. Continue.




Having said that, what makes you think all the above can not happen next week and Tottenham will qualify?

raumdeuter:


The last time Neymar played in the quarter final he bailed Barca out and recovered a 4-0 loss to a 6-1 win

The last time Barca played in the CL final, Neymar scored through all stages of the knockout unlike Hidden that only had 4 CL goals all career

We know all these but we're waiting for him to do it without Messi in PSG. Is that too much to ask from a 200m plus player?

Chelseafan1:


We know all these but we're waiting for him to do it without Messi in PSG. Is that too much to ask from a 200m plus player?

He has been injured which is why he hasnt

Greatihex:
Raumdeuter even better pass you. This your sentimental bias na legendary.

So na only match wey pep win wey no be gambling.
Just look at the excuse you are making for someone that lost both leg of a competition.

Made a mistake, bad referring, gamble etc. Continue.




Having said that, what makes you think all the above can not happen next week and Tottenham will qualify?

He gambled against Arsenal but it worked. Maybe you were not reading comments here when people saw the lineup. You keep talking about lost both legs as if I did not tell you how. Liverpool were only the better team in the first 30mins of the 2 legged tie last season. It is one of the vagaries of football.

If you are asking why the same things won't happen this season. 1. This City team is better than that one (for e.g they deserved to beat Liverpool home and way this season). 2. Pep is a better manager this season. He has absolutely demolished every big team at the Etihad this season.

Putting the two together, Tottenham will need nothing short of a miracle to come out victorious after the second leg. I won't make any bold predictions, but it could be Pochettino's worst loss as a manager of Tottenham. It is not being boastful. This City team is so much better on their day.

airmark:


Nothing concerns me with them as they didn't play today. I mentioned Busquets who got exposed defensively as usual.

Why will they play today when they are in Siberia or on the bench at their clubs. The players you told us will be ruling Europe now

Yet busquets for over a decade has been doing it in the big stage

Eruditor:


He gambled against Arsenal but it worked. Maybe you were not reading comments here when people saw the lineup. You keep talking about lost both legs as if I did not tell you how. Liverpool were only the better team in the first 30mins of the 2 legged tie last season. It is one of the vagaries of football.

If you are asking why the same things won't happen this season. 1. This City team is better than that one (for e.g they deserved to beat Liverpool home and way this season). 2. Pep is a better manager this season. He has absolutely demolished every big team at the Etihad this season.

Putting the two together, Tottenham will need nothing short of a miracle to come out victorious after the second leg. I won't make any bold predictions, but it could be Pochettino's worst loss as a manager of Tottenham. It is not being boastful. This City team is so much better on their day.

Poch worst loss as manager of Tottenham is a 5-1 defeat at Newcastle.


How much do you want to bet that City will beat Tottenham 5-1 or 6-1 or 6-0?

At least Pep will not gamble that day so there won’t be any excuse. Do you want to put your money where you mouth is?

If anyone didn’t watch the match now, they would be forced to think Pep left his best players at home and came to London to watch dove. Wednesday is so upon us.

larride:


Poch worst loss as manager of Tottenham is a 5-1 defeat at Newcastle.


How much do you want to bet that City will beat Tottenham 5-1 or 6-1 or 6-0?

At least Pep will not gamble that day so there won’t be any excuse. Do you want to put your money where you mouth is?

If anyone didn’t watch the match now, they would be forced to think Pep left his best players at home and came to London to watch dove. Wednesday is so upon us.

If Wednesday is upon you, then wait for it. I already said City will knock Tottenham out. That one is not even arguable to me. I also said I am not making any bold predictions about the scoreline so asking me to bet is just clout-chasing. Those who watched the match then should not give excuses about watching this one. I don't want to hear, Aguero was offside, Sterling's penalty was soft and other hogwash that people on here have said before.

So it's okay for Eruditor to make offside excuses....

Eruditor:


Losing to United was a freak result even though he gambled as well- that is not why they lost. They threw chances away (Sterling was chief in this) and got complacent. United got a break, got 2 goals but then got their winner of an offside. Afterwards, it was about impressive saves from De Gea, close calls and bad refereeing.

Pep made a mistake against Liverpool in the first leg. He said so. But as great as Liverpool played their first goal came from an offside and the 2nd goal was a long range shot from Oxlade. In the second leg, City not only deserved to win the game, they were cheated by bad refereeing. They led 1-0 in 5 mins and then Sané scored a LEGITIMATE goal which the ref ruled as offside (even when the Liverpool defender played the ball to him) which would have meant they led 2-0 going into the second half. The game was poised for City to win but that goal was ruled out. Pep was banished to the stands for complaining and Liverpool took initiative, then scored in the 2nd half after catching a break from the referee in the first half. At this point, City needed 4 more goals to qualify. There was nothing to play for again and Otamendi made another mistake towards the end of the game which gave the game to Liverpool. There is nothing tactical to discuss there.

....but others are not allowed to.

Eruditor:


If Wednesday is upon you, then wait for it. I already said City will knock Tottenham out. That one is not even arguable to me. I also said I am not making any bold predictions about the scoreline so asking me to bet is just clout-chasing. Those who watched the match then should not give excuses about watching this one. I don't want to hear, Aguero was offside, Sterling's penalty was soft and other hogwash that people on here have said before.

Wow!

Just wow.

timbros:
So it's okay for Eruditor to make offside excuses....



....but others are not allowed to.



Wow!

Just wow.

Lol. Elruditor don become onirodato.

larride:


Poch worst loss as manager of Tottenham is a 5-1 defeat at Newcastle.


How much do you want to bet that City will beat Tottenham 5-1 or 6-1 or 6-0?

At least Pep will not gamble that day so there won’t be any excuse. Do you want to put your money where you mouth is?

If anyone didn’t watch the match now, they would be forced to think Pep left his best players at home and came to London to watch dove. Wednesday is so upon us.

anything below 4+ goals margin, I win..

10k..?

I am so disappointed in LaLiga to allow that Barca team I saw yesterday stroll unchallenged to League title.

timbros:
So it's okay for Eruditor to make offside excuses....



....but others are not allowed to.



Wow!

Just wow.

That one wan turn tyrant on top Pep matter.

Ibime:
I am so disappointed in LaLiga to allow that Barca team I saw yesterday stroll unchallenged to League title.

I think say Na only me reason am. Barca team was so sh1t yesterday. Na yesterday I confirm am say La Liga Na sh1t. This Barca team for epl go finish 4th or 5th, Messi or no Messi. Man U attack were very poor yesterday. If Liverpool catch this Barcelona dem go knock them out.

hensben:
I think say Na only me reason am. Barca team was so sh1t yesterday. Na yesterday I confirm am say La Liga Na sh1t. This Barca team for epl go finish 4th or 5th, Messi or no Messi. Man U attack were very poor yesterday. If Liverpool catch this Barcelona dem go knock them out.

Barca were "so sh1t" they dominated play from the beginning till the end, won the match at Old Trafford, and Manure couldn't even record a single shot on target for the whole 90 minutes.

Yet Barcelona were "so sh1t".

Perhaps if they weren't so sh1t, they would have trashed Manure 10 goals to nil, since their opponent is a lowly English side.

Man Utd will be trounced at Camp Nou with at least 2 goals to nil.

gensteejay:

Barca were "so sh1t" they dominated play from the beginning till the end, won the match at Old Trafford, and Manure couldn't even record a single shot on target for the whole 90 minutes.

Yet Barcelona were "so sh1t".

Perhaps if they weren't so sh1t, they would have trashed Manure 10 goals to nil, since their opponent is a lowly English side.

Man Utd will be trounced at Camp Nou with at least 2 goals to nil.

Man u are 6th in epl log table so there comes your answer.

Eruditor:


If Wednesday is upon you, then wait for it. I already said City will knock Tottenham out. That one is not even arguable to me. I also said I am not making any bold predictions about the scoreline so asking me to bet is just clout-chasing. Those who watched the match then should not give excuses about watching this one. I don't want to hear, Aguero was offside, Sterling's penalty was soft and other hogwash that people on here have said before.

lol.
You don't want to hear that aguero was offside and all that, but it is the same excuse you made for city losing home and away last season. Are you not a comedian like this?

If pep lose, na gamble, mistake, referee. In em win, na em masterclass. Continue. You are funny.
Nobody is saying that Tottenham will surely qualify. But saying that they will need a miracle to qualify after being 1 goal up is one stupid statement that i can't with other stupid statements that i have read here. The statement need new folder to archive it.

hensben:
I think say Na only me reason am. Barca team was so sh1t yesterday. Na yesterday I confirm am say La Liga Na sh1t. This Barca team for epl go finish 4th or 5th, Messi or no Messi. Man U attack were very poor yesterday. If Liverpool catch this Barcelona dem go knock them out.

The same Man utd kicked your ass out of the FA cup this season right @ Stamford Bridge. Same Man utd that you couldn't beat in the league match this season @ your backyard.

But Barcelona that went to Old Trafford to beat United is poor? Barcelona is the only team in UCL to have an away win. Only unbeaten team in UCL this season is what you call shit?

Guy, you need a brain check.

hensben:
Man u are 6th in epl log table so there comes your answer.

They are 6th in the table and that makes them a lowly side? Can you rank the top 3 greatest clubs in England for the past 2 decades without Man Utd being conveniently placed in the 1st or 2nd position?