Liverpool v City

[besty]

Perfect stream so far if any one is interested

http://tsmsport.blogspot.co.uk/p/manchester-city.html

[Filo]

City have just been blown away by the Liverpool onslaught, Liverpool got lucky for the first goal though, Salah offside in the build up

[turnbull for england]

Man City couldn't park the bus

[essexrover]

Man City couldn't park the bus

They can't START the bus now either !

[drfchound]

Tremendous victory for Liverpool.
I know that nothing is impossible but surely City can’t win this tie now?

[RoversAlias]

Tremendous victory for Liverpool.
I know that nothing is impossible but surely City can’t win this tie now?

In the league fixture at the Etihad they won 5-0.

It's definitely possible but if Liverpool can nick a goal I'd say the tie is all but over. They thoroughly deserved the win tonight that's for sure, scored some nice goals and in the second half defended staunchly.

[drfchound]

Tremendous victory for Liverpool.
I know that nothing is impossible but surely City can’t win this tie now?

In the league fixture at the Etihad they won 5-0.

It's definitely possible but if Liverpool can nick a goal I'd say the tie is all but over. They thoroughly deserved the win tonight that's for sure, scored some nice goals and in the second half defended staunchly.

Yes RA, as a non pay to view fan, I have just seen the short highlights version on ITV.
Not much difference in the two offside discussion points, both very similar and I can see why they were both wrong, or right, in the linesman’s view.
Liverpool seemed to have more composure than City.

[wing commander]

    City once again didn't turn up in a big champions league tie..For me they talked themselves out of it before the match started..All week all I've read from there players were how good Liverpool were offensively...The end result is they didn't register a shot on target all game...
    City are top of the league,about to wrap up the title in one of the quickest times ever..They shouldn't be scared of any English team..
   

[RedJ]

Except maybe the one team to beat them in the league at the one place they've lost in the league?

[wing commander]

its just one game and you can reverse that argument by saying City beat them 5-0 in the reverse fixture..Liverpools weakest part is their defence but city gave them a easy night..

[Bezza]

Man City couldn`t cope with the pressure, and players went missing, no away goal puts it in Liverpools favour.

[DMnumber4]

Tremendous victory for Liverpool.
I know that nothing is impossible but surely City can’t win this tie now?

In the league fixture at the Etihad they won 5-0.

It's definitely possible but if Liverpool can nick a goal I'd say the tie is all but over. They thoroughly deserved the win tonight that's for sure, scored some nice goals and in the second half defended staunchly.

Sticking your neck out there, RA 

[scawsby steve]

Tremendous victory for Liverpool.
I know that nothing is impossible but surely City can’t win this tie now?

In the league fixture at the Etihad they won 5-0.

It's definitely possible but if Liverpool can nick a goal I'd say the tie is all but over. They thoroughly deserved the win tonight that's for sure, scored some nice goals and in the second half defended staunchly.

Sticking your neck out there, RA 

Maybe he is, DM, but if Liverpool get that away goal, City will have to get 5. Can anyone seriously see them scoring 5 past Liverpool twice in a season?

[ravenrover]

particularly if Liverpool have 11 players on the pitch for 90+ minutes

[RoversAlias]

Tremendous victory for Liverpool.
I know that nothing is impossible but surely City can’t win this tie now?

In the league fixture at the Etihad they won 5-0.

It's definitely possible but if Liverpool can nick a goal I'd say the tie is all but over. They thoroughly deserved the win tonight that's for sure, scored some nice goals and in the second half defended staunchly.

Sticking your neck out there, RA 

I'm not one for making firm predictions anymore to be fair 

As Steve said, City's chances get immeasurably smaller if Liverpool score an away goal. But I can see City winning the 2nd leg so it may end up being tight.

[Padge_DRFC]

Liverpool are through simple as that. They will get an away goal at least 1

[Colemans Left Hook]

Rumour "allegedly" has it that Man city are trying to get that bloke who referreed the Barcelona v Paris SG 2nd leg to get the match
 

[GazLaz]

9/2 to qualify City. I think they can do it. They are a far better side than Liverpool.

[Chris Black come back]

Not a chance.

[Donnywolf]

9/2 to qualify City. I think they can do it. They are a far better side than Liverpool.

They are but after yesterday who would say their defence can keep Liverpool out for 90 plus minutes ?

City are awesome going forward as we all know and can stop the opposition by making and taking chance after chance and in truth they could and should have been 5 or 6 up at HT yesterday

However they were not and paid the penalty when their intensity dropped and their defence came under pressure - and when it does they often crack and when they spend their mega millions it should go on defenders.

Incidentally why in gods name was THAT not a Penalty when Aguero was "assaulted" ? Penalty and a Red Card for me

[DevilMayCry]

9/2 to qualify City. I think they can do it. They are a far better side than Liverpool.

I don’t think they can beat Liverpool at 4 goals difference (I know they beat Liverpool with 5-0 but it was a half a year ago).

[Cantley Rover]

9/2 to qualify City. I think they can do it. They are a far better side than Liverpool.

They are but after yesterday who would say their defence can keep Liverpool out for 90 plus minutes ?

City are awesome going forward as we all know and can stop the opposition by making and taking chance after chance and in truth they could and should have been 5 or 6 up at HT yesterday

However they were not and paid the penalty when their intensity dropped and their defence came under pressure - and when it does they often crack and when they spend their mega millions it should go on defenders.

Incidentally why in gods name was THAT not a Penalty when Aguero was "assaulted" ? Penalty and a Red Card for me

Because Martin Atkinson cannot keep up with play and the bloke with the flag in a good position to see it either isn't allowed to make a decision or it's a white stick he needs not a coloured flag.

[Donnywolf]

Agreed - I thought he made many questionable decisions and they mostly seemed to favour MUFC

Not sure whether the Hand Ball by Young was deliberate but have seen them given BUT the foul was a Pen and possibly (Atkinson will now be thinking - too late) possibly a Red Card as well

.... BUT the crux of it was City had enough chances to bury their oppos and didnt. Raheem Sterling could maybe have bagged 2 Match Balls !

[ravenrover]

Opinions heh, in real time I thought Young won the ball fairly

[drfchound]

My first thought when Young dived in was that it was a pen.
Replays would suggest that it should have been.

[Donnywolf]

Opinions heh, in real time I thought Young won the ball fairly

Opinions heh, in real time I thought Young won the ball fairly

Opinions indeed. Who would be a Ref ?

I probably would have been surprised if he had given the Hand Ball (also by Young) and all I can think is he did not have a clear view of his "challenge" as it was high and a potential leg breaker

Heres the "slo-mo" and just note Sergios Leg and how much it was "bent"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NZ2diYW_jM

[GazLaz]

United had a miracle beating City reserves. Should have had 7 City.

[IDM]

It is going to be tough for City especially if Liverpool score, but realistically no one will be too surprised if City do get through??

[foxbat]

If United can put 2 goals past city in 90 seconds , surely Liverpool can score 1 in 90 minutes ? . If Liverpool score first City will crumble the same as they did against United.

[balbyrover]

It is going to be tough for City especially if Liverpool score, but realistically no one will be too surprised if City do get through??

I would be surprised if they manage to get through.