Madmax 9,219 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 He's probably just watched us in the bigger games because that's when we tend to be televised and play separately to (or against) Man City. We haven't been anything special in those games to be fair.Because City have run riot in the so-called big games, have they?Let's see : vs Chelsea 1-1 home and away; 2 pointsvs Liverpool 3-1 home; 3 pointsvs Arsenal 2-2 away, 0-2 home; 1 pointvs United 1-0 home; 3 pointsvs Everton 1-0 home and 1-1 away; 4 pointsvs Spurs 4-1 home; 3 points16 points out of an available 27; scored 14 conceded 9.Chelsea has 18 points from those; scored 20 conceded 12. Special enough. Ainsley Harriott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Because City have run riot in the so-called big games, have they?Let's see : vs Chelsea 1-1 home and away; 2 pointsvs Liverpool 3-1 home; 3 pointsvs Arsenal 2-2 away, 0-2 home; 1 pointvs United 1-0 home; 3 pointsvs Everton 1-0 home and 1-1 away; 4 pointsvs Spurs 4-1 home; 3 points16 points out of an available 27; scored 14 conceded 9.Chelsea has 18 points from those; scored 20 conceded 12. Special enough.City haven't been special in the big games either you're right but people don't tend to look at themselves first when criticising. I take Nasri's comments to mean we haven't performed well in those games. The result have been good, sure. But people tend to remember the performances and I wouldn't expect Nasri to have a great memory or recollection of our games - he's probably thinking of our most recent big matches (vs.Tottenham, Southampton, Liverpool and City). Of course that doesn't excuse the arrogance and immaturity of what he said but I can see why he would think that. lionsden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Long long way to go, people have short memories...we had an 8 point lead going into the newcastle game!Well, it's different because City have a lot of tough games left whilst we don't. Their schedule is a lot more difficult than ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tautvix 1,321 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes we are not a special team. But without a doubt the best in England and top 5 in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAB 1,030 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Perfect nonsense Nasri's comments. Talking about how we "only have a good striker" when at the same time they struggle to win matches without Toure.Knowing when to shut it is a great virtue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 No but I can see why he thinks that. Most (all) of our best performances this season have come against the smaller sides and I doubt he watched many of those matches (he said he's only watched some of our matches, probably the big ones).City haven't been special in the big games either you're right but people don't tend to look at themselves first when criticising. I take Nasri's comments to mean we haven't performed well in those games. The result have been good, sure. But people tend to remember the performances and I wouldn't expect Nasri to have a great memory or recollection of our games - he's probably thinking of our most recent big matches (vs.Tottenham, Southampton, Liverpool and City). Of course that doesn't excuse the arrogance and immaturity of what he said but I can see why he would think that.You sure are being very 'considerate' towards an opponent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Perfect nonsense Nasri's comments. Talking about how we "only have a good striker" when at the same time they struggle to win matches without Toure.Knowing when to shut it is a great virtue. Ironically, he said we rely on Costa and yet in the 3 games without him recently, we have actually extended our lead at the top of the table. In fact, we have won 4 and drawn 2 of the six league matches without Costa this season. LAB, Stingray and Beigl 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 City haven't been special in the big games either you're right but people don't tend to look at themselves first when criticising. I take Nasri's comments to mean we haven't performed well in those games. The result have been good, sure. But people tend to remember the performances and I wouldn't expect Nasri to have a great memory or recollection of our games - he's probably thinking of our most recent big matches (vs.Tottenham, Southampton, Liverpool and City). Of course that doesn't excuse the arrogance and immaturity of what he said but I can see why he would think that.So like Bir CFC said above, if performances are what he's talking about, would he be kind and honest enough to return his winner's medal from last year considering that they were comfortably out-performed by us twice in a season they won the league?Bottom line is he's talking shit and there's no rationale for it ... I would've hoped everyone here atleast can see through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Hazardous 17 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 What the heck is he talking about? If it weren't for Frankie, they weren't even getting a single point from us in their own stadium. If Chelsea is "not special at all" then who is? A team who gets beat by Stoke at home or who earns draw with a last-minute goal against Hull? Madmax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 If they actually focused less on moaning about us and more on their title challenge maybe the lead may not be 7 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Why are people getting riled up? Nasri is successfully trolling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Hazardous 17 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 If they actually focused less on moaning about us and more on their title challenge maybe the lead may not be 7 points.It would still be 7 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 It is just mind games. Nasri knows City are backs to the wall in the title race.I can't see them winning any trophies this season, but hey, when Barcelona have eliminated them from the CL he has a free Tue/Wed evening to follow our remaining CL games and Carling Cup final.What impressed me most about his statement is further down. He said: City will get 90 points and be champions. LMFAO. They got 52 points now with 13 games to play which means they can get 91 points at best and 89 points at second best. You don't need to be a mathmatician to notice that there is something wrong with his calculation.Usually it takes 86 points to win the league. For them to reach that they can only allow themselves 1 defeat and 1 loss, whilst having to go to Pool, spurs and United, all four fighting for 4th place.For us to only reach 86 points we can allow ourselves like 4 defeats or 6 draws or more probably 1 defeat 4 draws (87 pts) / 2 defeats and 3 draws.Nasri is right about that City were behind at this time in their two title wins and required some major cock-ups from us, pool and Utd. But this time it would take an even bigger one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,536 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 West ham loosing 4-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Aston Villa have appointed Tim Sherwood as their new manager.Thank goodness we are done playing them in the league... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Aston Villa have appointed Tim Sherwood as their new manager.Thank goodness we are done playing them in the league...Why? Tim Sherwood sides are like porn for teams who like to counter at speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,536 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Till summer 2018.weird that seems ages away yet not really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Why? Tim Sherwood sides are like porn for teams who like to counter at speed.Funny things can happen when the club appoint a new manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Michael Owen is such a shit and biased commentator. Fucking prick. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,536 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 This whole Gerrard winning it on his birthday is gana happen.never hear the end ..bleh come on palace!Sturridge and that pissing dance...Hopefully Bradford do well tomorrow and dont drop out in a daft way....they need to stay and cause another upset!Like Barnsley that time..knocked out Liverpool...we were favourites then knocked us out Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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