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[LDN Blue 7,903]

  On 06/12/2014 at 19:54, Jason said:

They lacked conviction really. City had no interest to go for the 2nd goal and were happy to kill the game off at 1-0. There wasn't any urgency or tempo to Everton's play in the last 10-15 minutes. Just kept giving the ball back to City!

Barkley made a difference when he came on, but even he quickly realised that there was no point in chasing. It seemed like Martinez & Pellegrini were content with the score being what it was.

I bet when we play Everton next, they'll be well up for it

[Jase 43,479]

  On 06/12/2014 at 19:56, LDN Blue said:

Barkley made a difference when he came on, but even he quickly realised that there was no point in chasing. It seemed like Martinez & Pellegrini were content with the score being what it was.

I bet when we play Everton next, they'll be well up for it

City were smartly conserving their energy after playing the 3rd game in 7 days and to keep themselves as fresh as possible for their do-or-die Champions League with Roma in midweek.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

  On 06/12/2014 at 19:59, Jason said:

City were smartly conserving their energy after playing the 3rd game in 7 days and to keep themselves as fresh as possible for their do-or-die Champions League with Roma in midweek.

Which is what confused me about us today more than anything! Even if fatigue is creeping into our squad, most these guys know they'll have a rest against Sporting.

[stroey 2,525]

I've always said it, there is something wrong with the FA and City (just like in the hate thread). Same story like last year, matches decided by the refs in their advantage.

I don't believe in coincidences, football world always has been a corrupt thing. But I just hoped the biggest competition isn't the same but it is.

Just check the difference in EPL schedule between us and we have the answer.

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  On 06/12/2014 at 19:59, Jason said:

City were smartly conserving their energy after playing the 3rd game in 7 days and to keep themselves as fresh as possible for their do-or-die Champions League with Roma in midweek.

I take it you are being ironic

[Jase 43,479]

  On 06/12/2014 at 20:04, LDN Blue said:

Which is what confused me about us today more than anything! Even if fatigue is creeping into our squad, most these guys know they'll have a rest against Sporting.

The thing is, 8-9 players out there today have played their 5th straight game in 2 weeks. Tiredness bound to kick in. Pellegrini rotated his starting XI and Mourinho should have done the same. Not saying he needs to change 4-5 players but at least 1-2 here and there. Can't expect the players to play at the same level in every single game.

[Jase 43,479]

  On 06/12/2014 at 20:07, zolayes said:

I take it you are being ironic

What was ironic about that? Game management from City. That's all.

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  On 06/12/2014 at 20:08, Jason said:

What was ironic about that? Game management from City. That's all.

they were hanging on the ropes .. If Mirallis had put his boots on the right feet they wouldnt have won ,,

they scrambled a win at home.. I didnt see our game but watched that and Both teams were poor ,

[LDN Blue 7,903]

  On 06/12/2014 at 20:07, Jason said:

The thing is, 8-9 players out there today have played their 5th straight game in 2 weeks. Tiredness bound to kick in. Pellegrini rotated his starting XI and Mourinho should have done the same. Not saying he needs to change 4-5 players but at least 1-2 here and there. Can't expect the players to play at the same level in every single game.

Yeah, that's why I don't blame people too much for not being happy with Mourinho. I do see their point. I think he's been unlucky too, Ramires has been injured, Salah isn't developing like he'd hoped.. Schurrle too.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

  On 06/12/2014 at 20:11, zolayes said:

they were hanging on the ropes .. If Mirallis had put his boots on the right feet they wouldnt have won ,,

they scrambled a win at home.. I didnt see our game but watched that and Both teams were poor ,

But overall they were quite relaxed going forward. Everton did have moments where City did have to scramble around, but they looked relatively comfortable. Lampard coming on signalled that too because after that Everton's possession and even attempts didn't send many alarms.

[Jase 43,479]

  On 06/12/2014 at 20:11, zolayes said:

they were hanging on the ropes .. If Mirallis had put his boots on the right feet they wouldnt have won ,,

they scrambled a win at home.. I didnt see our game but watched that and Both teams were poor ,

Hanging on the ropes? Everton hardly put any concerted pressure on City. They only created some 1-2 chances here and there. Lukaku's shot was probably the best of the lot. Otherwise, City were comfortable.

[Jase 43,479]

  On 06/12/2014 at 20:12, LDN Blue said:

Yeah, that's why I don't blame people too much for not being happy with Mourinho. I do see their point. I think he's been unlucky too, Ramires has been injured, Salah isn't developing like he'd hoped.. Schurrle too.

To be fair, Schurrle has been ill for the past month or so, which he hasn't played well when called upon.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

  On 06/12/2014 at 20:20, Jason said:

To be fair, Schurrle has been ill for the past month or so, which he hasn't played well when called upon.

Oh really? Didn't know that!

[Jase 43,479]

  On 06/12/2014 at 20:24, LDN Blue said:

Oh really? Didn't know that!

Chelsea boss reveals reason behind Andre Schurrle struggles

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  On 06/12/2014 at 17:13, Term-X said:

If City win, this has been the worst weekend of football in a long time...

Still feel deflated after that result.. if Lampard gets the winner Vs Everton I might call it a day being a football fan.

He will ALWAYS be a Chelsea legend

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  On 06/12/2014 at 20:50, iseah100 said:

He will ALWAYS be a Chelsea legend

Here we go again, did you not see the lionsden post?.. clearly not, as you've proceeded to take us back around again in circles.

Lampard the player - a bad taste is left behind, but you can't take away his records etc so yes.. in that sense he stays a legend

Lampard the person - Dead

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  On 06/12/2014 at 20:55, Term-X said:

Here we go again, did you not see the lionsden post?.. clearly not, as you've proceeded to take us back around again in circles.

Lampard the player - a bad taste is left behind, but you can't take away his records etc so yes.. in that sense he stays a legend

Lampard the person - Dead

FFS stay on hip hop

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

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