13 Feb 2026 07:07:18
That was a stinker, though Brentford played a good game, we were very poor, none of our players deserve more than 5 on 10 for that effort. Except for couple of goal denying tackles, we weren’t up for it. Let’s regroup and have a proper go in the last 12 games!
13 Feb 2026 12:18:59
Eze is really worrying me we bought him to be a difference maker in tight games and when he has had chances he has disappointed!
13 Feb 2026 15:46:34
Yes, he was doing great at Palace and played well in the NLD but last few games when is on the pitch he is almost nonexistent.
Another big worry is where are the goals going to come from, every now and then we manage the odd 3-4 goals in a game but most of the times it is laborious scoring goals.
Still in our hands, keeping the faith in the lads to get us home, somehow.
{Ed025's Note - the thing for me Highbury is that when he was at Palace he was full of craft and guile, taking people on and certainly a goal threat mate, bar from when he scored that hat trick he has looked a bit lost and very laid back to me, now is that because he is not the main man anymore or is it the Arteta factor wanting him to play this tippy tappy pass for the sake of it cringeworthy football?...answers on a postcard..
13 Feb 2026 17:31:25
It’s definitely mix of both Ed mate, his game time has reduced a lot that surely has affected his confidence and the style of play also a factor. I understand we need to be solid and difficult to score against but we sacrifice the other aspect of attacking and scoring free flowing goals too much.
The only fear we put in the opposition is on our set pieces. I keep consoling myself with the thought that it is just to get past the hurdle of not winning the title for decades and once we achieve that we will change tactics for next season.
{Ed025's Note - i think a lot of people are buying into that theory Highbury, for me Leopards dont change their spots mate and everything is about the results with Mikel which is a shame really because you have a lot of great players, now i know that what other teams supporters think is irrelevant but the majority seem to want City to catch you because of your style (or lack of) which is a surprise really seeing what most people think of them..
13 Feb 2026 20:37:50
Players are too confined to tatics they need to be set free to play.