The one that got away. Warning: briefly contains Rio Ferdinand’s mush.

the new semenyo chant city fans are doing is gonna go triple platinum

Every English team has been dicked by the first decent opposition they’ve faced but the media MUST continue to declare something ‘the best in the world’

Well worth a listen as an explainer on what the Supporters Trust will be up to.

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157 - Erling Haaland now has as many goals for City in just over 3 and half seasons as Didier Drogba managed for Chelsea in 9 full seasons.

This is type of situation Doku often faces on the wing. Teams are scared to death of him so they double up and treble up. It’s a tough ask but it creates opportunities elsewhere.

Hands up, it’s only a few weeks since I was convinced City couldn’t play with wingers while Bernardo and Rodri are holding the midfield down. But Guardiola has worked his magic, the off-ball concerns being trumped by the on-ball mastery. How did we get here? What concerns lay ahead?

Lijnders on Bernardo’s ‘feel’ for the game. He doesn’t show up on a stats sheet. Tracking data will only reveal so much. To completely appreciate him you have to see him in action and often the full story only reveals itself in person.

I’ve said before but I’ll say it again, for me he’s by some distance Guardiola’s greatest signing. Man of the match in so many big games over the years. The rarest commodity, stupidly gifted on the ball and an absolute work horse off it. Capable of chewing gum dibbling and covering 14km in a match.

How close were you to that one you mouthy little twat

Gaudino got a mention on here in a conversation adjacent to Cherki. I don’t know what it is but I see some sort of City lineage here.

Shea Charles. Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Another couple of local boys who came all the way through the age groups at our academy. They’ll have enjoyed that.

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‘Well done you big fuckin weirdo!’ A lovely tribute

A brilliant performance that. There have been times where I’ve wondered if we’d hit those level again. Superb.

No added time 😂😂

What a performance 🇫🇷

What a boy

Sign the contract Josep

Cherki 😂

Very unusual to see the dart to the near post from Haaland for that first goal. As rare as rocking horse shit them ones with Haaland. That 3rd, that’s how he scores his goals, gets separation from his marker by stop and letting him go towards goal. Time and time again

Here we go

This is the best football that’s been played in this country for the last 3 years

Seemed to happen in slow motion that one. Perfect ball from Cherki. Perfect finish from Semenyo. Let’s rout em

Played out really well a few times under pressure too. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence again.

We’ve been excellent there. Liverpool are a big threat on the break but we’ve dominated and could have had more. Rayan Cherki. Incredible, incredible footballer

Deary me. Fuckin magnificent

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Going to be a problem that yellow card. Exactly the sort of match our midfield struggles in chasing back flyers on the counter.

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That Ekitike effort came from Jones dropping into the back line and finding a pass through us. Arsenal rarely did that at Wembley. Could be an issue if it’s repeated too often.

Same approach as Wembley in terms of standing off their cbs when they have possession. Suits Haaland and Cherki’s weaknesses in the press. Didn’t think we’d do the same today but so far that’s the plan.

Think that’s just Guehi for Ake from the League Cup final. Interested to see how we press Liverpool with this line-up.

4 local kids in that England team. 3 went all the way through the age groups at City’s academy. Rogers as well who spent time at City.

Good pen

Saves pens Traff

I only found these podcasts a month or so ago. I’ve listened to every episode since. Can’t tell you how much I enjoy them. Talking football from before I was born but it’s fascinating. No shortage of City drama in the ‘79/80 season they’re focused on. Big Mal back at the helm. What could go wrong?

Bernardo, get ready for your traditional summer conversation mate. One more year, honestly, just one.

I heard someone emailing into @lmtpod.city say that League Cup win will sustain them for a long time. Feel similarly, whatever happens from here for the rest of the season I think it can be argued it’s been a success.

Flawless sequence of events, perfect sport

Home. Head’s mangled. One of the good days

My folks taught Nico O’Reillys mum so I think that means we’re basically brothers and that I am partly responsible for this cup win, if you really think about it.

It probably isn’t as simple as Trafford is better on crosses and with his feet. Donna has the stuff on his line, unbelievable, and he’s a presence. For me, as you’ve probably gathered from following this account, give it to Trafford. He’s special.

Remember, because they won’t write the stories. Nico O’Reilly is from Ancoats. He’s was born and brought up within 2 miles of the Etihad. His hero was Sergio Aguero. He’s as blue as they come. Don’t let the cunts forget it

Ave it

The Greatest Guardiola signing. And it’s not close