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[DR @drai6on]

We need a bit of simplicity in our play and structure. Full backs at full back. Wingers out wide. Solid midfield pair. No10 behind Haaland.
Too much fluidity, positional change and “clever” tactics is not working. We are far too open and look like XI individuals and not a team.

[DR @drai6on]

@WesSmall10 All over them is a bit of a stretch but yes it certainly wasn’t a one way traffic comfortable win for City. Given the circumstances of that week it was a good win and they showed plenty fight. Wasn’t a walk in the park by any stretch of the imagination.

[DR @drai6on]

Bournemouth - got away with it
Palace - OK
Coventry - Hung on
United - Needed that offside goal
Sunderland - Basketball!
Liverpool - Good win & fight
Ipswich - Hung on
Villa - 🤷🏻‍♂️
Brighton - 🤷🏻‍♂️
Forest - say no more

Writing has been on the wall. Team is all over the place! #mcfc

[DR @drai6on]

Elliot Anderson is some player! Every week it’s a top performance after another. He’s being asked to do everything in that midfield and so far he’s carrying this team.

Get Bouaddi in sitting and let Anderson roam and dominate. Unreal player and worth every penny! #mcfc

[DR @drai6on]

But but but Rulli isn’t here to challenge…..he knows his place apparently!

Everything about Donnarumma is sloppy at the moment and quite frankly is playing like he knows he’s untouchable #mcfc #RBLMAN

[DR @drai6on]

Donnarumma is proving to be a mistake IMO. His “super”shot stopping really isn’t and in almost every other metric he’s average. He gives opponents the chance to press high and hard. He’s vulnerable at set pieces and hinders playing out from the back. Needs to step up sharpish!

[DR @drai6on]

Regardless of some of the negatives aimed at them last year, Arsenal are such a tough, resolute and well structured team. League is theirs to lose again this year. City’s games might be more open and “entertaining” at times but attacks win you matches and defence wins titles!

[DR @drai6on]

Donnarumma is proving to be a mistake IMO. His “super”shot stopping really isn’t and in almost every other metric he’s average. He gives opponents the chance to press high and hard. He’s vulnerable at set pieces and hinders playing out from the back. Needs to step up sharpish!

[DR @drai6on]

In any other walk of life, 99% of people make that career change if this was on the table. Never understood why footballers are held to a different standard. Good on him for being this honest!

[City Xtra @City_Xtra]

Tijjani Reijnders: “Once my career is over, I don’t want to have to work anymore. Of course, I probably wouldn’t have needed to after my contract at #ManCity either, but this move [to Al Qadsiah] allows me to secure the future of the next generations of my family. I’m not going to lie. By signing this contract, I can make sure even my grandchildren are financially secure, so why wouldn’t I do it?” [via @MailSport]

[DR @drai6on]

Hold your kids tight and tell them that you love them 💙 As a dad of two little boys this update about poor Noah is gut wrenching. Not many news stories hit me hard but this one is devastating. His poor poor grandad how on earth do you process this 😔 #RIPNoah

[DR @drai6on]

If this exodus is down to Maresca wanting a clean slate then fair play to him. This turn over of players will put even more pressure on him if the majority of the squad are “his” players. Could be a crazy couple of weeks ahead! #mcfc

[DR @drai6on]

Community shield is never a game to make knee jerk assessments but it really is clear the squad is in the middle of a massive overhaul and it needs sorting out ASAP!! #mcfc

[DR @drai6on]

If you believe rumours and consider the likely and realistic outgoings, we could have a summer with Pep, Stones, Ake, Bernardo, Rodri, Grealish, Savinho, Reijnders and Marmoush all leaving! Regardless of who the incomings are, that is an unbelievable reset of the squad 🤯 #mcfc

[DR @drai6on]

No surprise Reijnders looks good in preseason where it’s so much more open. He’s a good player but just not suited to the way City play. Give him open space to run and carry the ball and he’s perfect. Winning duels and tight space ball retention isn’t his thing. Good luck TR!

[DR @drai6on]

If you believe rumours and consider the likely and realistic outgoings, we could have a summer with Pep, Stones, Ake, Bernardo, Rodri, Grealish, Savinho, Reijnders and Marmoush all leaving! Regardless of who the incomings are, that is an unbelievable reset of the squad 🤯 #mcfc

[DR @drai6on]

Watching this on Sky and what a throwback it is. Taylor and the Goat fed with plenty of long balls. Mark Kennedy’s wand of a left foot. Super Kev and Tiatto bags of energy and Prior heading everything!

Fans on the hill and a Joe Royle “you beauty”.

Those were the days! #mcfc

[DR @drai6on]

End of an era. Dominance with some of the best football you could wish to see. We’ve enjoyed unimaginable joy and success but a new chapter starts now. Incredible memories to last a lifetime.

100 points. Domestic Quadruple. The Treble. Four in a row.

Thank you Pep 👏🏻💙🐐👑

[DR @drai6on]

Ederson. Legend. Game changer. Entertainer.

A crucial part of our success and allowed us to play our football paving the way for a new generation & thinking of how keepers impact the game.

Will always be the first keeper my son pretended to be diving around the living room 👏🏻

[DR @drai6on]

King Kev 👑 Who knows and who cares if you are the best. There has been no one else like you and the joy you brought to this club will never be forgotten. A truly special footballer. Thank you for all the memories #17 🩵

[DR @drai6on]

@sterling7 The only way to answer the critics - let your feet do the talking 👏🏻 quality again @sterling7 🔥 ⚽️