CHicha was terrific in the first half, created 2 great chances for others, nearly scored himself and drew a bunch of dangerous free kicks. Ran out of steam thoughI dont envy Pellegrini having to choose between a useless Chicharito and Andy Carroll
At what point this season did we not have one?We have a title race.
If I said we have an exciting title race now would that be better?At what point this season did we not have one?
He's a whiny baby. Honestly, his team was thoroughly outplayed and he only avoided an embarrassing loss due to gross incompetence by a linesman and some terrible finishing by West Ham.If I said we have an exciting title race now would that be better?
What was Klopps beef at the end? I missed the second half aside from stoppage time.
One of them held two fingers up so presumably they were dissecting whether Liverpool had received their two contractually mandated game changing decisionsIf I said we have an exciting title race now would that be better?
What was Klopps beef at the end? I missed the second half aside from stoppage time.
I believe they were saying, that Origi was given the second blatantly offside goal attempt, and that Liverpool still has to cut the check even if he fluffed it.One of them held two fingers up so presumably they were dissecting whether Liverpool had received their two contractually mandated game changing decisions
I agree 100%.Yeah Everton had a plan today and made City’s life difficult. 4-5-1 and they seemed to like Calvert Lewin aerially against Otamendi. Hunted in packs in CM and generally played a very high energy match. Unfortunately Walcott is still Walcott. The only downside if I were you is that you have to wonder why that kind of effort can’t be deployed against lesser teams because you’d finish top 6 on that alone
Close but not entirely right. I'm overdue for my State of the Toffees address. Coming this weekend.Is Everton one of those clubs that gets stuck because they can work hard defensively and counter against better sides but can't unlock teams that do the same to them?
I think if a midfield 3 presses consistently like that you should be able to get in the counter against even teams who are playing deeper. Few will play a true bus park against Everton. I would bet that it may have something to do with City’s formation though, the free 8s are very far forward with wingers hugging the touch line almost creating a front 5 at times. Everton seemed to key on trapping full backs and Fernandinho with fewer passing options or collapsing on the CMs when they received the ball in forward positions. Other teams may play a flatter formation making it harder to spring as many traps. But as much as I am into the formation stuff you can press anyone into mistakes if you’re able to put the shift in and consistently focus on where you want to try to win possessionIs Everton one of those clubs that gets stuck because they can work hard defensively and counter against better sides but can't unlock teams that do the same to them?