Good half of football. Some of these first halves since Rodri has been back have reminded us a little bit of vintage City. Need to make more of our openings but thought we were really good. They’re a huge threat on the counter. Need to carry our first half into the second

Elanga and Gordon are murdering Dias and Guehi for pace on these breaks. A booking for Dias, might see Khusanov.

Another one! Really interesting goal that. Play had almost come to a stand still with Newcastle in 2 lines 5/4. All broken by Semenyo beating his man and Haaland making the run. Brilliant

Haaland dropping into that right touchline space for Donnarumma to hit him. It’s an improvement. Would like to see some variation too.

Stuffy that. Start again

Fuckin hell, quick there Gordon. Donnarumma makes them look easy due to being fuckin massive

Ah man, what a boy! Great finish. Marmoush did great there. Won 2 headers, O’Reilly won a duel, Marmoush strength to hold off his marker. The Premier League 2025/26

We’re on it so far

Missed those switches from Rodri. Nobody better. Ait-Nouri a real threat down that flank.

In completely unrelated news. Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki will watch Omar Marmoush, Antoine Semenyo, Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland play football tonight from the bench.

A few factors playing into this. But one that’s often overlooked is the shift in play style. Man to man, more duels has led to an increased value being placed on physicality. Levels the playing field. It’s harder for skilful players to flourish in the conditions and they’re being forgone for others

The last time Newcastle beat us in a league match in Manchester. Maine Road, September 2000.

Middle of February

Great to see that Alan Oakes was at the Etihad today. Absolute legend of the club and most appearances in our history. Pictured here with his son, Big Joe Corrigan and Ian Brightwell.

This is leadership

This is brilliant from Pep. ‘I’ve not spoken one second about the 12 games is eternity’. Voice of experience. If others are already het up so be it

I jumped on with Bailey to talk about the season so far and what’s to come. Thanks to @9320pod.bsky.social for inviting me on.

I’m gonna be that guy, but if anyone has got spares for Wembley I’m looking for a couple for mates. Cheers.

Any previous iteration of Guardiola’s City teams would gobble these up from here. This one still got it all to prove.

More shameful stuff from Mourinho. Won’t matter, by this time next week you’ll have media revelling in his nonsense again.

On the £115 train to Wembley

Anyone who has kept an eye on Trafford’s career will have no surprises listening to his interview here. He’s 100% heart on his sleeve. He’s 100% confident in his ability. Big part of what makes him so good.

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In the hat

Floyd Samba on the bench, turned 17 last month. Very highly thought of. Big and strong for an offensive player with plenty of ability. Not as big and strong as his dad yet mind.

Stones returns. We’ve gone very strong. Foden and Cherki nominally wingers but I’d imagine they’ll operate as 10s in possession. Khusanov at right back.

We’ve got managers leaving ‘top 6’ clubs and not talking to other ones on the off chance they’ll get the City job at an indeterminate point in the future 😂

Great to see Umir asking Pep questions in his press conference. Always seemed like a good guy when I was over on twitter and knows his onions.

They’ll be disappointed not to go away with the points there Brentford.

What a shambles this is on set pieces. Something needs to change, different sport

He should have walked there

Would imagine they’ll bring Odegaard on at half time. Eze not in it creatively so far tonight and it’s night and day between them in the press

Takes the piss how long they let them take preparing these long throws

Never knew he had City’s home shirt on under his jumper when he returned to Singapore to face the music. Incredible

Khusanov on at right back is an interesting one. It’s an option

Very very good performance so far.

Deary me, what a footballer he is

Started really well. Some lovely touches from Bernardo. Need to make it count.

Just in for kick off. Has to be 3pts

Dias for Khusanov, Foden for Marmoush. I’d imagine Semenyo moves up to the front line and Foden goes in next to O’Reilly.

What a club

Rough couple of days for Chelsea

Mukasa’s first start for Leicester tonight. He opened the scoring and made another in the first half.

The sentence at the end of this is completely insane

4-1 full time. Late consolation for Chelsea but they’ve been routed by an excellent City who will now be strong favourites to win it. Very rarely see Chelsea take a hammering at this level.

4-0 McAidoo taking advantage of a Chelsea mix up from a long punt up field from City. A comprehensive win at one of the top teams in the country.

3-0 Xavier Parker following in after a good effort from Heskey, McAidoo picked up the pieces and teed up Parker.

Belter from Dante Headley to make it 2-0 after Floyd Samba put City ahead after the break. Came from a lovely move that 2nd. My type of player Headley, really good footballer. Half hour left.

A little video about the big game yday