We’re saying other day go back a few years and city would keep the ball and be relentless but then had players like Mahrez, David silva, kdb, sane, sterling who when on form could all open up something with bit of magic. They seem to have lost a lot of that these days and although got some good players and the best striker, other than foden and cherki, don’t look at that team and think they can pick a lock as easily. Add in both pros now moving away from solid back 4 to more traditional full back in ait nouri and stones/dias not being as solid as they were, plus an iffy keeper and def a team that can be got at. Take Haaland out that team and reckon it’s about a top 4 rather than title. I’d put ours and Arsenal squad above them
There is now pressures on our manager to take the team to the next level after so many new signing. Slot good luck.
They don't seem to be able keep teams out anymore either. Brighton made 2 subs and suddenly City were sliced open with ease. I know Rodri is nowhere near up to speed yet, but a year out seems to have taken it out of him. ACLs are notorious for taking ages to recover from (even when you can run again) and forcing sports people to change how they perform. He'll probably come good again, but I wouldn't expect it to be until next season and he'll probably need someone along side him to do the running. I don't think they can rely on him being the defensive shield he was. Personally I don't rate Ait Nouri and can't understand why they haven't bought a RB (trying to force Nunes there is stupid (don't rate him either)). Can't say I see Bobb or Trafford as title winning players. Think they might end up in a fight for 4th with Spurs and Newcastle.
Slot's approach towards managing against injuries has been really impressive so far. Meanwhile Arteta decided to play Saliba even though he got injured in the warm up.
