Author Topic: Chasing the Title (Read 1427805 times)

Perham · « **Reply #12000 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:19:51 pm »

Don't forget that Chelsea lost to Sunderland the week before beating us in 2014. Anything can happen and it's funny how often things like this tend to even out.

carven · « **Reply #12001 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:24:45 pm »

ok this is ok. this is good. it means they will be up for it on Wed to avoid it being an embarrassement...

...I can't feel them straws anymore

Fruity · « **Reply #12002 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:25:46 pm »

we just need to beat Cardiff and see what happens.

A sending off or dodgy goal can change a match (though the same could happen to us). We just need to do our bit.

Bobinhood · « **Reply #12003 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:37:32 pm »

Always the possibility that Brighton goes into the last game of the year against City needing something to stay up

88_RED · « **Reply #12004 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:38:15 pm »

Quote from: carven on April 21, 2019, 03:24:45 pm

ok this is ok. this is good. it means they will be up for it on Wed to avoid it being an embarrassement...

...I can't feel them straws anymore

Problem with this is.. I just don't think this bunch of players gives a shit.. they just aren't bothered.. As soon as it gets tough, they bail..

PhaseOfPlay · « **Reply #12005 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:41:49 pm »

Quote from: Wingman on April 21, 2019, 02:51:54 pm

Barca, Bayern, and City already had the best squads in their leagues when he arrived, and then he had the greatest spending power too. I'm not saying the guy's a fraud, nor did I suggest he was lucky. He has improved the teams he's gone to. I do think it'd be interesting to see how well he would do at a team that are not in the position that these three were in when he arrived though. Do you reckon he could have gone to Dortmund instead of Bayern and won the Bundesliga? What about if he'd gone to Arsenal instead of City? Would he have this Newcastle team in 12th? Until he does something along these lines then I'll be filing him in the flat-track bully drawer.

Even Pep himself admits he only wins as much as he does because he has the best players.

But as a coach, getting players to buy in to his style, to trust it, and getting on the training pitch with them and getting them to understand it and to go through the endless reps to perfect it? He's a top class coach for that. If he went to any lesser team, he'd probably stop winning trophies, but he'd still have his teams playing the same style.

Mr_Shane · « **Reply #12006 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:41:52 pm »

Yes. lets just win our games and see what happens. We are already guaranteed at least second and in the Champions League next season

LFC when it suits · « **Reply #12007 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:42:31 pm »

Quote from: Wingman on April 21, 2019, 02:51:54 pm

Barca, Bayern, and City already had the best squads in their leagues when he arrived, and then he had the greatest spending power too. I'm not saying the guy's a fraud, nor did I suggest he was lucky. He has improved the teams he's gone to. I do think it'd be interesting to see how well he would do at a team that are not in the position that these three were in when he arrived though. Do you reckon he could have gone to Dortmund instead of Bayern and won the Bundesliga? What about if he'd gone to Arsenal instead of City? Would he have this Newcastle team in 12th? Until he does something along these lines then I'll be filing him in the flat-track bully drawer.

So what's your point? My point is that 95-100 points is the standard to win the league for us as long as Pep is manager of City. Weather you think he is a great a manager or not is a side point.

SteveZissou · « **Reply #12008 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:45:11 pm »

So now Man Utd MUST beat City to stay in content for the top 4. If Palace could beat City then why not United. I'm not giving up on the idea yet.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #12009 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:48:48 pm »

City will drop points in all their remaining games I'm sure of that.

FiSh77 · « **Reply #12010 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:50:39 pm »

Games are level now so win the next 3 and City are playing catch up in their games, just need to keep putting them under pressure and they'll crack

Frank Becton · « **Reply #12011 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:54:34 pm »

Quote from: Eel Lobo on April 21, 2019, 02:47:47 pm

We’re not relying on United

We’re firstly relying on ourselves winning our games and we’re then hoping one of the FOUR teams they’ve got left to play manage to take a point or three off them.

Fair enough, however I was assuming United away would realistically be the most difficult game they had left.

After today I am not so sure, and yes we need to win all our games.

Kennys from heaven · « **Reply #12012 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:55:51 pm »

Fucking hell - Utd will get absolutely annihilated Wednesday! 😂

That was as gutless a performance form them as I’ve seen from any side.

Anyway, win this and see what happens. Was always the way and nothing changed

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #12013 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:56:03 pm »

Quote from: Frank Becton on April 21, 2019, 03:54:34 pm

Fair enough, however I was assuming United away would realistically be the most difficult game they had left.

After today I am not so sure, and yes we need to win all our games.

But City don't seem to lose to teams like United. It's the Palaces and the Leicester's of this world where they've actually lost.

lukeb1981 · « **Reply #12014 on:** April 21, 2019, 04:00:05 pm »

Maybe today will work in our favor , you would think they will want to avoid 2 humiliations in a row

Caligula? · « **Reply #12015 on:** April 21, 2019, 04:00:13 pm »

No chance United get anything other than a spanking on Wednesday. The players have once again downed tools and it looks as though they've given up with Solskjaer already.

keyop · « **Reply #12016 on:** April 21, 2019, 04:49:37 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on April 21, 2019, 04:00:13 pm

No chance United get anything other than a spanking on Wednesday. The players have once again downed tools and it looks as though they've given up with Solskjaer already.

It's a derby at Old Trafford - anything can happen. The club, manager, players and fans will be expecting a reaction on Wednesday - especially as top 4 is all they have to aim for. One result is never a predictor of the next game in this league, no matter how bad Utd were today.

drmick · « **Reply #12017 on:** April 21, 2019, 04:55:23 pm »

Quote from: Red-Soldier on April 21, 2019, 03:48:48 pm

City will drop points in all their remaining games I'm sure of that.

No offense mate, but you are bonkers.

Rainbow Laces · « **Reply #12018 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:01:33 pm »

Quote from: jillc on April 21, 2019, 03:56:03 pm

But City don't seem to lose to teams like United. It's the Palaces and the Leicester's of this world where they've actually lost.

You mean two teams known for their counter attacks? Are you even awake?

Zlen · « **Reply #12019 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:08:37 pm »

Squeaky bum time.

Sharado · « **Reply #12020 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:54:13 pm »

Genuinely making me ill this.

deano2727 · « **Reply #12021 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:55:20 pm »

Perfect results today.

Now United need to beat City and they will have hope after Palce beating Arsenal..

Come on United you Manc pricks!

Rush 82 · « **Reply #12022 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:55:43 pm »

Fucking Scousers, why won't they just go away

gamble · « **Reply #12023 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:55:51 pm »

we can only do our bit and the lads have given it everything, come what may in may!

El Lobo · « **Reply #12024 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:57:02 pm »

To the bald one

Caligula? · « **Reply #12025 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:57:13 pm »

Where was this Palace last week?

United are fucking shite and it's only because the others aren't much better that they have a chance for 4th.They'll need help from the refs to get anything out of the game against City. The players already want Solskjaer gone.

DelTrotter · « **Reply #12026 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:57:58 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on April 21, 2019, 05:57:13 pm

Where was this Palace last week?

United are fucking shite and it's only because the others aren't much better that they have a chance for 4th.They'll need help from the refs to get anything out of the game against City. The players already want Solskjaer gone.

Relentless. Can't you just let us have 5 mins of hope?

Christ knows how you make it through the days.

Zoomers · « **Reply #12027 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:58:37 pm »

Just watched Ole's post match, he's already hyping them up for Wednesday, fucking come on you c*nts.

Red Eyed · « **Reply #12028 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:58:43 pm »

Arsenal losing gives United some real hope for top 4, after their last embarrassment going to Old Trafford really won't be an easy task.

Mr_Shane · « **Reply #12029 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:59:08 pm »

Man utd need to play with passion and make life difficult for City to get anything out of their game with City. Not sure whether they can do that tthough. Ole is already saying he is not sure whether his players care

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #12030 on:** April 21, 2019, 06:01:38 pm »

Done our bit now lads. All on Wednesday night again.

They must be thinking we won't fuck off.

Caligula? · « **Reply #12031 on:** April 21, 2019, 06:02:27 pm »

Quote from: DelTrotter on April 21, 2019, 05:57:58 pm

Relentless. Can't you just let us have 5 mins of hope?

Christ knows how you make it through the days.

I've told you countless times I'm not interested, pyro. Stop obsessing.

sms1986 · « **Reply #12032 on:** April 21, 2019, 06:03:51 pm »

City are going to be even more pressured now, they'll mess up soon enough!

Dave D · « **Reply #12033 on:** April 21, 2019, 06:05:01 pm »

Man utd know if they win their last four, there’s a good chance they’ll finish in the top 4. They’re playing in Europe next season whether they like it or not.

Caligula? · « **Reply #12034 on:** April 21, 2019, 06:05:25 pm »

Quote from: sms1986 on April 21, 2019, 06:03:51 pm

City are going to be even more pressured now, they'll mess up soon enough!

Hopefully. It might take Burnley or Brighton's ugly football though. We must be so annoying to City and not going away easily.

vagabond · « **Reply #12035 on:** April 21, 2019, 06:06:31 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on April 21, 2019, 06:05:25 pm

Hopefully. It might take Burnley or Brighton's ugly football though. We must be so annoying to City and not going away easily.

Yep, let's hope Brighton are fighting for pl survival on the last day.

PaulF · « **Reply #12036 on:** April 21, 2019, 06:06:54 pm »

Quote from: jillc on April 21, 2019, 03:56:03 pm

But City don't seem to lose to teams like United. It's the Palaces and the Leicester's of this world where they've actually lost.

Do you lump palace and Leicester together, away from utd because they are decent? Or just managed by our ex managers?

Malaysian Kopite · « **Reply #12037 on:** April 21, 2019, 06:07:06 pm »

Quote from: vagabond on April 21, 2019, 06:06:31 pm

Yep, let's hope Brighton are fighting for pl survival on the last day.

With their fixtures they likely will be

PaulF · « **Reply #12038 on:** April 21, 2019, 06:07:29 pm »

Quote from: vagabond on April 21, 2019, 06:06:31 pm

Yep, let's hope Brighton are fighting for pl survival on the last day.

Fulham seem to be doing better since relegation

Mr_Shane · « **Reply #12039 on:** April 21, 2019, 06:09:10 pm »

Really all it takes is one lucky bounce. That morrisson header should have made it 1-1. We also had to scrap out results against teams at the bottom recently. Burnley, Leicester and Brighton may not have City's quality, but they can make life difficult especially if City are not up for a scrap. All we can do is keep on winning. Utd have the talent to take points off city, but are they willing to scrap and make life diifficult for City?