City have lost too many points already. And they still have to play Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal. 2nd half was very bad, most likely fatigue and lack of concentration after midweek game
LOL Fraudiola at it again with his typical results! Fraudiola can't beat Middlesborough at home with that lineup! Look at the players he has.... lol what a fraud. If he didn't have De Bruyne they would be in 5th or worse. An average ex serie a player destroys city in the dying minutes!
I feel happy Middlesbrough took a point. Sorry for those who lost thier bets oans accumo. but that stoppage minute equalizer was just breath taking. I couldn't believe if it was Middlesbrough Equalizing or Manchester City adding a 2nd. Hope Middlesbrough stays in LEAGUE.
@Messy yes.. hahaha..no i'm just kidding.. but middlesbrough always play their best.they deserve all the respect.. city have gotten Arsenal virus of last year..alot of missed attempts.
Some one at Arsenal should watch this and learn a lesson. This is how you play against purely defensive teams. After first half shots are 19-0 for City. And Gunners look very stationary compared to this City team who constantly change positions and try something different. I'm not saying City are better than Arsenal, this is not where that's decided. And this game isn't over yet, Boro have been close to goal in second half. Although without Valdes' brilliant saves City would have already won.
@Castle In as much as I admire Aguero's indomitable spirit, I admire Boro's too. I don't think the Arsenal attack were of less standard because they failed to score against Boro. It was a matter of being too cautious, not lack of the ability. And now you see that Man City drew. What's your point now?
@ElikaPark Did you actually bother to read my comment? I pointed out the way City played which bettered Arsenal's performance by far as City were much more dangerous and dominant. I admit City weren't as good in the second which was also due to Boro's improvement. But wait, I already said game wasn't over yet, didn't I? The draw wasn't even huge surprise. It's merely common that the team who fails to convert their chances don't get all three points. So that's my point, hopefully this helps you to realize it...
Boro defended very well at the Emirates, hoping for a repeat performance here. Pep's teams have struggled against those who have defended deep, solidly and looked to exploit the large spaces left as a consequence of his blueprint- Arsenal, Juventus, Celtic and Real Madrid have all beaten his Barcelona or Bayern teams when setup this way. You can also get in the faces of his midfielders early on, but that tends not to last- so you really need to quality to capitalise on pressing/turnovers (a la Spurs). Not sure Boro can do the latter due to lack of attacking quality but they can do the former. Hopefully Ben Gibson has a good game. He was particularly good against us and England aren't knee-deep in good centre-backs in case nobody has noticed. I do think City will have too much and wont suffer from midweek hangover like we did (if anything they will be fired up after a big win against Barca) so 1-0 or 2-0 with the 2nd coming late on.
City have lost too many points already. And they still have to play Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal. 2nd half was very bad, most likely fatigue and lack of concentration after midweek game
LOL Fraudiola at it again with his typical results! Fraudiola can't beat Middlesborough at home with that lineup! Look at the players he has.... lol what a fraud. If he didn't have De Bruyne they would be in 5th or worse. An average ex serie a player destroys city in the dying minutes!
@Calcio_Guy the amount of ignorance in this comment is mind blowing
@bradley.fcb What is ignorant may I ask? doesn't he only have 2 wins in his last 8 or 9 games all competitions?
This Bravo should be sacked. when he comes, there a disaster somewhere.
@sampo- Yep, Bravo is a complete clown. Makes Hart look like Neuer.
#epicfail
What!! I thought the match finished 1-0, talk about a last min goal, this is why the Premier League is the best!.
@z4k1r Ha,ha, that is a funny reason :-) I think in the bulgarian league it is also possible to concede a goal in the )0th minute.
I feel happy Middlesbrough took a point. Sorry for those who lost thier bets oans accumo. but that stoppage minute equalizer was just breath taking. I couldn't believe if it was Middlesbrough Equalizing or Manchester City adding a 2nd. Hope Middlesbrough stays in LEAGUE.
Does this mean Middlesbrough are better than Barca?
@foogle94 At least their defence is.
@foogle94 yes
@Messy yes.. hahaha..no i'm just kidding.. but middlesbrough always play their best.they deserve all the respect.. city have gotten Arsenal virus of last year..alot of missed attempts.
(I can't believe it...)
Some one at Arsenal should watch this and learn a lesson. This is how you play against purely defensive teams. After first half shots are 19-0 for City. And Gunners look very stationary compared to this City team who constantly change positions and try something different. I'm not saying City are better than Arsenal, this is not where that's decided. And this game isn't over yet, Boro have been close to goal in second half. Although without Valdes' brilliant saves City would have already won.
@Castle In as much as I admire Aguero's indomitable spirit, I admire Boro's too. I don't think the Arsenal attack were of less standard because they failed to score against Boro. It was a matter of being too cautious, not lack of the ability. And now you see that Man City drew. What's your point now?
@ElikaPark Did you actually bother to read my comment? I pointed out the way City played which bettered Arsenal's performance by far as City were much more dangerous and dominant. I admit City weren't as good in the second which was also due to Boro's improvement. But wait, I already said game wasn't over yet, didn't I? The draw wasn't even huge surprise. It's merely common that the team who fails to convert their chances don't get all three points. So that's my point, hopefully this helps you to realize it...
@Castle I absolutely agree with you. Funny thing is that Arsenal definitely has the quality players for a Guardiola-like "juego de posición".
Kevin De Brune = Beast. The way he creates chances out of Nothing. Hope Henry Miktyaran can just be that guy for us.
Win to nil + O2,5 @4 odd of the day hehe
i'll go with 3-0 victory for man city, high cofindence after beating barca boys ass :D MOTM suprise suprise KDB
4-0 aguero, kdb and Gündogan will score
@jasper.james Couldn`t be further from the truth ...
Yes they did it at Emirates and they will repeat it yet again when they meet Boro. Am backing Under 2.5 goals here @2.55
Boro defended very well at the Emirates, hoping for a repeat performance here. Pep's teams have struggled against those who have defended deep, solidly and looked to exploit the large spaces left as a consequence of his blueprint- Arsenal, Juventus, Celtic and Real Madrid have all beaten his Barcelona or Bayern teams when setup this way. You can also get in the faces of his midfielders early on, but that tends not to last- so you really need to quality to capitalise on pressing/turnovers (a la Spurs). Not sure Boro can do the latter due to lack of attacking quality but they can do the former. Hopefully Ben Gibson has a good game. He was particularly good against us and England aren't knee-deep in good centre-backs in case nobody has noticed. I do think City will have too much and wont suffer from midweek hangover like we did (if anything they will be fired up after a big win against Barca) so 1-0 or 2-0 with the 2nd coming late on.
3-1. Traore to score for 'Boro on the break.
2-0
2-0
2-0 Aguero to score both