Match Thread Manchester City v. Sheffield United - 30th December 2023

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Premier League Matchweek 20 - Saturday 30th December 2023 - 15:00 - Etihad Stadium
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Referee: David Coote
Assistants: Tim Wood, Derek Eaton
Fourth Official: Chris Kavanagh
VAR: Simon Hooper
Assistant VAR: Simon Long

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[Bell4]

2nd

 

[Blademan18891889]

Am I right in thinking no hamer, no mcatee, no anel for this. So basically will be the same lineup as villa.

 

[Gaini Blade]

I feel an upset is on the cards. Most likely me after 90 minutes plus!

 

[Revolution]

Let’s see, since Brian Gayle’s double in the 3-2 defeat at Maine Road in 1991-2, our results away v City are:

0-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-6
0-0
0-0
0-2
0-1

I will be stunned if we score.

 

[FinBlade]

We have seen worse performances than 1st game against City, it might be battle

 

[Shakespeare blade]

Let’s see, since Brian Gayle’s double in the 3-2 defeat at Maine Road in 1991-2, our results away v City are:

0-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-6
0-0
0-0
0-2
0-1

I will be stunned if we score.

Consistent if nothing else

 

[Sheffsteel]

Well what can you say playing away to the best team in world football.

I'd take a 0-3 now but to be fair it's no longer a Hecky team, so I don't expect us to be thrashed.
I'm being quite positive but think we can keep it down to Man City 3 Blades 0

 

[Frank the tank]

Time to launch amissahs career

 

[jono_t2000]

City aren't the freescoring juggernauts they were over last few seasons.

They won't even finish in the top 2.

Still probably lose but we have a punchers chance if things go our way.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

The last time Coote did an away game of ours was the 1-0 defeat at Man City 30th Jan 2021.

 

[varkanoid]

15 minutes extra time in 2nd half.

 

[Loco Blade]

See Simon Hooper is VAR for this . Don’t be shocked if Hooper flirts a decision their way by way of an apology for the Tottenham fuck up !

 

[SUFC Guy]

What are the locals like with away fans in the pubs near to the ground? Are they a friendly bunch?

 

[Bl4desutd]

What are the locals like with away fans in the pubs near to the ground? Are they a friendly bunch?

 

[Gin&Juice]

What are the locals like with away fans in the pubs near to the ground? Are they a friendly bunch?

No. But they attract a shitload of tourists so you’ll be ok. 20 minute walk from NQ or Ancoats.

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

City aren't the freescoring juggernauts they were over last few seasons.

They've scored the most goals in the Premier League this season.

They won't even finish in the top 2.

They're only 5 points off 1st with a game in hand and they still have De Bruyne and Haaland to come back from injury.

You'd have to be insane to back against them finishing in the top two.

 

[jono_t2000]

You'd have to be insane to back against them finishing in the top two.

Already bet on them not to finish in top 2. Will show you bet receipt at end the season

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Already bet on them not to finish in top 2. Will show you bet receipt at end the season

What was the stake?

Hope you haven't lost a lot.

 

[Pedro Verde]

I remember the 0-6 Tracey got sent off

 

[raimond]

They've got no Haaland, Doku, De Bruyne and very possibly (according to their forum) no Dias or Rodri. Taking this into account, I confidently predict that we'll still get twatted.

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Four years ago today.

 

[raimond]

Four years ago today.

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A loss but genuinely I thought that was possibly our best performance of the lot. Bash, Norwood, Fleck, Egan, O'Connell all absolutely at their best playing them off the park for long periods. The one where Moose had a great goal dodgily disallowed, then they scored when the ball hit the ref and play should have been stopped.

Pre-Covid- feels a hell of a lot longer than 4 years ago.

 

[Bell4]

A loss but genuinely I thought that was possibly our best performance of the lot. Bash, Norwood, Fleck, Egan, O'Connell all absolutely at their best playing them off the park for long periods. The one where Moose had a great goal dodgily disallowed, then they scored when the ball hit the ref and play should have been stopped.

Pre-Covid- feels a hell of a lot longer than 4 years ago.

We were excellent

 

[Large Mendonca]

What is the fucking point.

 

[west_yorks_blade]

What is the fucking point.

This

 

[Bladesthorpe]

Hamer and Anel suspended to go along with our injuries so they must be quaking in their boots .

 

[Loco Blade]

Wife daughter and wife’s family are all blues and ST holders . They have a healthy respect for the blades as they similar to us in Maine Rd days. It’s these games city seem to struggle with of late so it’s a chance to beat Euro / World champs . Great day out plenty of boozers before and after match so let’s enjoy and if I end having to sleep on the couch cos we won it’s worth it
UTB
Ps we should out sing them , they love GCB

 

[Pintor75]

Can't see anything but a landslide, total dominence in midfield and a glut of goals, still, I hope City make a game of it just the same!

 

[jono_t2000]

Hamer and Anel suspended to go along with our injuries so they must be quaking in their boots .

+ Mcatee obviously unavailable