Part 2
www.football.london.com – City a world class outfit, says Hodgson
Scott Trotter: “In summing up City’s display at Selhurst Park, Palace boss Roy Hodgson said: “They're just a very good team, let’s be fair about.
“We are playing against a team that is packed full of world class players and even the ones on the bench are world class players.
“That's why they are champions of England and of course we know when they play them we are going to have a long spell where you don't get the ball.
“There will be a lot of talk about their passing ability, so you should it was very good, but one of the major aspects that Pep will be pleased with is their pressure. I thought it was outstanding.
“They gave us so little time on the ball, every time we did try and win it back and as a result it was hard to get the composure that we were looking to get to launch attacks of our own.
“All I can do is hold my hands up and say we lost, not because we were particularly bad or we didn't do things we set out to do, we just came against a very good Manchester City team that were too good for us.”
forzaitalianfootball.com – City will be tough, admits Atalanta ace
Conor Clancy: “Timothy Castagne hasn’t given up on Atalanta qualifying from their Champions League group despite starting the campaign with two defeats and he’s hoping they can upset Manchester City in their next games.
“The Nerazzurri blew a one-goal lead to in their last group game against Shakhtar Donetsk, but the Belgian is trying to stay positive.
“It [the games against City] will be difficult, but anything can happen in football,” he said.
“We have to go out and give it our all, as we always do. It will be much more difficult but we always play better against big teams.”
“Atalanta face a double header with City next, making it a very real possibility that they could have no points from four games.”
Opinion
NBCSports.com – Stats point to Ederson as the league’s best ‘keeper
Nicholas Mendola: “Christian Benteke rose above a pack of players, snapping a header toward the far post and, perhaps, a Crystal Palace lifeline against City.
“The view from outside the box best tells the story of what happened next, as City goalkeeper Ederson appears from behind the fray to stop the ball from reaching its location with a remarkable save.
“He had a few of those in Saturday’s win. One of his makeshift centre halves, Fernandinho, labelled the performance “superb,” while Pep Guardiola said the saves were “incredible.”
“We’re seeing a lot more love for Ederson these days.
The Premier League’s second place side and two-time reigning champs are one of five clubs to allow less than 10 goals this Autumn, helping City stay within reasonable distance of Liverpool in a bid for a three-peat.
“Brought for his skills in possession, Ederson has completed a league-high 90 percent of his passes and 65 percent of his long balls. Only three others are above 80 percent on all passes and just Kasper Schmeichel is above 50 percent on long balls.
“Ederson, though, has been so much busier in dangerous spots, with his 19 saves inside the box behind only Norwich City’s Tim Krul, Brighton’s Mat Ryan, and Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka.”
Transfer gossip
Nottheoldfirm.com – City eye Kilmarnock youngster
“City are reported to be close to sealing a deal for 16-year-old Kilmarnock talent Liam Smith.
“It’s claimed that a number of clubs are after the Killie prodigy. It is City though who are edging towards a deal.
“Kilmarnock want to get Smith signed up on a longer contract so that they don’t lose him for £200,000 in compensation.
“Smith managed to put himself in the limelight by scoring for the Scotland U16s side in March.
“To most Scottish football fans, Smith will be an unknown quantity. Those who have seen the winger rise through the ranks at Killie though know they have a player on their hands.”
on Saturday City were magnificent in rhubarb and custard,and on Sunday, Liverpool crumbled,great weekend
Monday Gossip
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posted on 21/10/19
Part 2
www.football.london.com – City a world class outfit, says Hodgson
Scott Trotter: “In summing up City’s display at Selhurst Park, Palace boss Roy Hodgson said: “They're just a very good team, let’s be fair about.
“We are playing against a team that is packed full of world class players and even the ones on the bench are world class players.
“That's why they are champions of England and of course we know when they play them we are going to have a long spell where you don't get the ball.
“There will be a lot of talk about their passing ability, so you should it was very good, but one of the major aspects that Pep will be pleased with is their pressure. I thought it was outstanding.
“They gave us so little time on the ball, every time we did try and win it back and as a result it was hard to get the composure that we were looking to get to launch attacks of our own.
“All I can do is hold my hands up and say we lost, not because we were particularly bad or we didn't do things we set out to do, we just came against a very good Manchester City team that were too good for us.”
forzaitalianfootball.com – City will be tough, admits Atalanta ace
Conor Clancy: “Timothy Castagne hasn’t given up on Atalanta qualifying from their Champions League group despite starting the campaign with two defeats and he’s hoping they can upset Manchester City in their next games.
“The Nerazzurri blew a one-goal lead to in their last group game against Shakhtar Donetsk, but the Belgian is trying to stay positive.
“It [the games against City] will be difficult, but anything can happen in football,” he said.
“We have to go out and give it our all, as we always do. It will be much more difficult but we always play better against big teams.”
“Atalanta face a double header with City next, making it a very real possibility that they could have no points from four games.”
Opinion
NBCSports.com – Stats point to Ederson as the league’s best ‘keeper
Nicholas Mendola: “Christian Benteke rose above a pack of players, snapping a header toward the far post and, perhaps, a Crystal Palace lifeline against City.
“The view from outside the box best tells the story of what happened next, as City goalkeeper Ederson appears from behind the fray to stop the ball from reaching its location with a remarkable save.
“He had a few of those in Saturday’s win. One of his makeshift centre halves, Fernandinho, labelled the performance “superb,” while Pep Guardiola said the saves were “incredible.”
“We’re seeing a lot more love for Ederson these days.
The Premier League’s second place side and two-time reigning champs are one of five clubs to allow less than 10 goals this Autumn, helping City stay within reasonable distance of Liverpool in a bid for a three-peat.
“Brought for his skills in possession, Ederson has completed a league-high 90 percent of his passes and 65 percent of his long balls. Only three others are above 80 percent on all passes and just Kasper Schmeichel is above 50 percent on long balls.
“Ederson, though, has been so much busier in dangerous spots, with his 19 saves inside the box behind only Norwich City’s Tim Krul, Brighton’s Mat Ryan, and Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka.”
Transfer gossip
Nottheoldfirm.com – City eye Kilmarnock youngster
“City are reported to be close to sealing a deal for 16-year-old Kilmarnock talent Liam Smith.
“It’s claimed that a number of clubs are after the Killie prodigy. It is City though who are edging towards a deal.
“Kilmarnock want to get Smith signed up on a longer contract so that they don’t lose him for £200,000 in compensation.
“Smith managed to put himself in the limelight by scoring for the Scotland U16s side in March.
“To most Scottish football fans, Smith will be an unknown quantity. Those who have seen the winger rise through the ranks at Killie though know they have a player on their hands.”
posted on 21/10/19
on Saturday City were magnificent in rhubarb and custard,and on Sunday, Liverpool crumbled,great weekend
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