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Post #141 » by **5DOM** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:22 pm

And a lot of City fans have already started leaving the stadium too. Why they would leave I could never understand

treiz · Post #142 » by **treiz** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:22 pm

I love Balotelli :lol:

What a second half.

Post #143 » by **bryant08** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:23 pm

ARE YOU KIDDING ME :banghead:

Post #144 » by **Slava** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:24 pm

He started celebrating before kicking the ball. :rofl:

Post #145 » by **5DOM** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:24 pm

Yeah good penalty and great celebration

MitchellUK · Post #146 » by **MitchellUK** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:25 pm

Second half was a completely different game. Incredible action, can't believe the last few minutes.

Post #147 » by **Slava** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:26 pm

Disappointed Rafael isn't starting the game after that fantastic performance against Bolton last week.

Ted Lasso · Post #148 » by **Ted Lasso** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:28 pm

Well, that was merely completely devastating.

IronChef · Post #149 » by **IronChef** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:28 pm

Walcott on the left, I guess. Rosicky over Benayoun is good, wish Coquelin was fit. Djourou at RB against those wingers is scary. Glad to see Ox over Arshavin.

Ted Lasso · Post #150 » by **Ted Lasso** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:30 pm

5DOM wrote:Balotelli should be off

I don't think that was intentional, to be honest. Lescott should've been off.

IronChef · Post #151 » by **IronChef** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:31 pm

Yeah, Lescott should have been off. Balotelli could have gone either way. City should have had a pen for Assou-Ekotto's handball in the box, I think.

Ted Lasso · Post #152 » by **Ted Lasso** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:33 pm

If i had any faith in Arsenal's central midfielders i'd say they'll overrun the United duo.

treiz · Post #153 » by **treiz** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:33 pm

IronChef wrote:Yeah, Lescott should have been off. Balotelli could have gone either way. City should have had a pen for Assou-Ekotto's handball in the box, I think.

Absolutely nothing Benoit could've done about that, his arm was right to his chest.

Post #154 » by **bryant08** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:34 pm

An absolute massive 3 points for City. @ Everton, Fulham, @ Villa, Blackburn, Bolton, @ Swansea are their next 6 matches, nothing's guaranteed but I can't see them slipping up too much. United @ Arsenal, vs. Stoke, @ Chelsea, vs. Liverpool, @ Norwich, @ Tottenham in their 6 next matches. Won't be easy to keep pace.

Ted Lasso · Post #155 » by **Ted Lasso** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:35 pm

IronChef wrote:Yeah, Lescott should have been off. Balotelli could have gone either way. City should have had a pen for Assou-Ekotto's handball in the box, I think.

Oh, come on!

His arm wasn't even extended. No space. No advantage gained. That would've been beyond harsh.

IronChef · Post #156 » by **IronChef** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:37 pm

His elbow was out, when you're diving in to block a shot you can't do that, imo.

IronChef · Post #157 » by **IronChef** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:38 pm

Seeing more of the replays, I think Balotelli should have been off.

treiz · Post #158 » by **treiz** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:41 pm

IronChef wrote:His elbow was out, when you're diving in to block a shot you can't do that, imo.

It'll never be given though, his arm was right to his chest.

Post #159 » by **Slava** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:44 pm

That central midfield is worrisome. Could have gone for a midfield 3 with Scholes slotting in and Giggs supporting the striker to be fair.

IronChef · Post #160 » by **IronChef** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:45 pm

Arsenals bench is pathetic. It's the dawning of the age of Al-munia!