Strike

As much as other managers would manage the current situation better, it is important to remember we got ourselves into a good position because of Lampard's faith in the youth and the fact he began using them right away at the start of the season.. The youngsters' inexperience has showed, a bit too much at times, but I would be okay missing out on top 4 with a number of young players blooded in the first team than secure top 4 with the likes of Luiz, Willian, Pedro, Alonso as starting players.

@Henrique Mount, Abraham, Tomori, Reece James, Hudson Odoi. Out of these - Abraham, James, and CHO are starting quality players. Tomori has had impressive performances, and even Mount initially. I don't think they are ultra hyped players at all. Also, I can't imagine sitting at 4th this season with any other manager. If it was Sarri or Allegri or Enrique in charge, we would be starting the season with Pedro Willian and Batshuayi as the attackers, would not see Abraham and James get as much action as they are getting. The team has tailed off pretty shockingly over the last couple of months but I really doubt Lampard was a short term appointment and he will stay on another year even if the team fails to make top 4

Hope there is a big European night feel to this

I can't believe he's had 2 starts and only 7 appearances overall. Could easily have played in the Chelsea team of this season

We've sold him for 15m euros. Haven't read about a buyback clause

Athletic subscriptions are worth it?

Gosens? Now that Pasalic has joined Atalanta permanently for a decent price

I dont think starting Bats instead of Giroud changed the result

I wish I had stopped watching. Players have put down their tools early.

Pedro wow. What was that. Pedro willian Bats. I am done. Good night

There wasn't a need to overrule the ref there

How fucking lucky are United but really we shouldn't be allowing this game get down to luck!

Fuck VAR

Well. Fuck it. We are not finishing top 4.

Kante's absence is felt on the right side.

Has to be James

Oh fuck off. Engels missed a clearance and Son scores. typical

The deeper implications are huge. City are out of the running for virtually every big player including Sancho! City's own players will want to leave the club. Will Real Madrid or Barcelona tempt De Bruyne? Pep will be heading for the exit door too! All of this in a season that is already spiraling. The club had it coming

Get 4th please. I don't trust this 5th place thing

Take a chill pill

Buzzing. 38m is a GREAT price in this market and its smart to get this done early rather than wait and put all the eggs in the Sancho basket.

I read he's a Chelsea fan, idolised Drogba, Lampard and is friends with Tammy, Callum etc. That may be why?

Absolutely. I shudder to think of this season under Sarri. Azpi, Willian, Pedro, Alonso plodding in the 4-3-3 with Giroud/Bats up-front!

Kepa James Rudi Tomori Emerson Jorginho Kovacic CHO Mount Pulisic Abraham Just want to see one team with Kante, Azpi, Willian and Christensen benched

Tomori for Christensen? Tomori's presence could have helped the left hand side of defense where Azpilicueta was routinely by-passed.