MoroccanBlue

Hazard has always influenced the final third. To discredit the other two thirds however, when the team performed Sarri's tactics to a tee, pathetically and embarrassingly shows your agenda. Finishing has been an issue all season, but not finishing your chances is up to the manager

Come off it. Give credit where it's due. Hazard influenced the final third but it was Sarri's tactics that had us dominate the rest of the pitch. West Ham didn't have a sniff bar the chances that were created from our individual errors. We retained the ball brilliantly. We played out from the back, whilst under pressure, to near perfection. Our midfield had energy and created space for themselves to lead a transition. Our wingers attacked West Ham's Bus nonstop.

I wonder if Sarri will do false 9 against Liverpool

This team needs to be rotated and fresh for the league. Liverpool, Burnley, and United could define our season in the league.

Aside a few individual errors, that was great football. Credit to Sarri for finally listening. Being able to play from the back under pressure, the quick transition and the space made by our attackers and midfielders. Fantastic. This team doesn't change from now on. Hazard in the form of his life at the perfect timing in the season.

Jorginho has had his best game since September

Unfucking real. We should be comfortably leading

I think you're overestimating him

Further evidence Fernandinho is doped

No way Batshuayi controls the ball the way Higuain did to even get himself into those positions. Bar the misplaced passes, he's been incredibly unlucky. That last ditched tackle from Belbuena was ridiculous

The movement from our midfielders has been excellent so far. Forming triangles and finding the space.

Need a big game from Higuain tonight

You are honestly underestimating Fernandinho. He has always been a technically gifted player. His passing and ability on the ball eclipses Kante's. There is zero argument there. But that is Sarri's style. A holding midfielder being able to retain possession vs an all out ball winner. Pep was fortunate to have Fernandinho who has both qualities. Pep didn't adjust anything. Fernandinho was always his first choice DM. Even Fernandinho left a lot of space his first season with Pep when teams countered them on the break. City upgraded his fullbacks and the new players had a full preseason with Pep, and now they look fantastic.

Maybe when you are on holiday, but not during the final stretch of the fucking season when top 4 and Europa is on the line.

I still don't see how Pep changed his system? It's the same philosophy with the same game plan and the same ideas. Just because Fernandinho isn't Busquets, doesn't mean it changed his entire blueprint. There are rumors because Fernandinho is going to be 34 in May.

West Ham also have nothing to play for so literally no excuses here.

Guardiola never adapted his style since the day he stepped into the premier league. His style requires technical players in every position. Especially fullbacks. His fullbacks are arguably his most important piece to the jigsaw. We saw it at Bayern. He has his fullbacks push up and play inward sharing the space with his DM. This helps them in transition, pressing, and retaining possession. This also gives more freedom to their wingers, as they operate in much more space when they hug the touchline. His first season at City, he had Zabaleta and Kalorov playing there. It's no wonder it failed miserably, not to mention his players were getting caught on the break given they hadn't mastered their press yet. The board back him with upgrades, get signings done before August so they have a full preseason with Pep, and next thing you know they are dominating the league playing his style.

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Don't believe any of it. Outside sources already reporting we are making moves as if we expect the ban to withhold. Watch on April 11th the ban gets lifted, and L'Equipe look like dickheads

The RW has been an issue for years. I'm fully behind giving CHO the #10 kit and our starting LW, but we need a direct replacement Hazard's influence. Pulisic is still very raw and Pedro/Willian offer next to nothing consistently. Pepe from Lille is the only player I'd like us to bring in using Hazard's funds.

So terms have been agreed. Just not price.

Class comeback to be fair. Should of had a penalty as well

Fuck