2-1 HT. Virtually all one-way traffic, but Bravo's mistakes have left it open. City have gone off the boil one more than one occasion already this season, so this isn't over yet.
He was under no pressure as well . That one error has completely swung the momentum in United's favour when City were cruising through that game. If that's the start of a United comeback, it's largely Guardiola's fault for bringing that 'keeper in and getting rid of Hart. I know he's made some mistakes in recent times, but it's highly unlikely he would have dropped a clanger like that.
City absolutely tore United a new one. A hoof from United and a howler from Bravo has left the door slightly ajar for the second half. Still expecting City to run away with this though. United fans don't care about Mourinho's style of football, or so we're told, doubt they'll be happy with the ****e they played so far though.
Wouldn't go that far, to be honest. If anything, United giving it more of a go will leave their defence exposed and it's only been their numbers at the back that has been keeping City from scoring many more.
Why does Bravo take so long to kick the damn ball? He keeps inviting pressure on himself. Rooney was rightly booked for the late challenge, but he was entitled to go for the ball when you're that bloody hesitant with it at your feet.
Half of what's wrong with PL officiating in a moment. Clattenburg misses a stone pen because he's not motivated and focused enough to be in position to see it. Rapid trips up and down the leagues for officials and he'd be more concerned with running and seeing than with fine tuning his tatoos and chatting with his pal Wayne.
I was wrong and everyone else was right about the momentum switching. Much more effective hoofball in the second half from United, aided by having an extra man in midfield and wingers that actually did something. Not sure why City took off their striker and then didn't look to have their players run at the United defence. They had very little penetration for the majority of the second half. Still, DeBruyne was a hair away from winning me £260
It's early days for him, but he'll have to adjust to the pace and pressure of the Premier League quickly. I don't know how he got away with that in Spain, as he looked very, very shaky. Yeah, ManYoo Dons nearly nicked a draw. Looked dodgy on the break, but City ran out of steam, again.
Guardiola sides aren't used to still having to play football in the second half in order to win games
It does look like that. They start pissing about and get complacent, he goes too defensive or their fitness isn't what it could be.
If they had a proper 'keeper between the sticks, or at least one that was less nervous, City would have been more comfortable defensively. United were creating some decent chances, but they weren't exactly peppering City's goal with shots. And some of the chances United had were a result of Bravo's indecisiveness. Ibra, Pogba and Mikhitariyan were all pretty poor. Bailly didn't exactly cover himself in glory, either.
Last 20 minutes Citeh had so many 5/3 and 4/3 breaks but seemed to lack either commitment or ideas in the final third. Particularly Sane who had acres of space. However, have to say that Shaw looked really good.
Oh yeah, forgot about him! He was garbage. Misplaced simple passes and was outmuscled off the ball too easily. Rightfully hauled off at half time. I have to say I didn't expect City to hold out in the second half, so they did well to not concede again. Otamendi and Stones were quite solid. I wonder if Kompany will walk straight back into the team once he's fit again?
