06 Dec 2014 15:23:29
Had a feeling this might happen given TSO and CFC record v Newcastle.

The game should remind us all that Premier League matches can be won and lost by very narrow margins. Mikel (or all people up front) had the chance to head an opener for us second before NU scored. Likewise Hazard hits post second before they get another. In the last ten mins we had numerous chances to equalise (which begs the question of why we didn't escalate pressure earlier/perhaps make a substitution before half time).

Result will be a test of character for squad and give hope to a much improved City (possibly have better squad in depth than we do) and others. Would have helped of course if we had held out at the Etihad, as we should have done.

Many of us have been saying for some time that even if great to have identified core of best team, we will need to go to the wider squad more often to give players game time and rest for likes of EH, O and DC. Wish we had the someone who could take on players on other side from EH, whichever that side is. And, yes, cover for Matic needed.

But we've still got a wonderful team, and should be able to bounce back right away v Hull.

1.) 06 Dec 2014
Agree with you, as hard-working ad Willian is the dude needs to take on defenders. I have nothing to say on the game rubbish happens but let's be honest it's a relief at least we all know we won't go unbeaten just one goal now win the effing league doesn't matter how as long as we are top come the end of May.

2.) 06 Dec 2014
Well said