Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United XIV Observations 1. Jose Mourinho, as expected, started with two attack minded players and parked nine others to defend the United citadel. On the 37th min Marcus Rashford ran on a counter, but soon got … Continue reading Pep Talk 27: Silva, Silva & silver hair ensure Manchester United stay mid table
BORUSSIA DORTMUND 3-2 BAYERN MUNICH Der Klassiker observations: Prior to the match, most previews from leading publications predicted a big win for Borussia Dortmund. This was clearly influenced by the hosts recent attacking displays and that they were leading the … Continue reading Der Klassiker: Leaders Borussia Dortmund come from behind in most thrilling club game of the season
INT 1-1 BAR Eleven observations 1. Barca’s record vs Italian teams since start of 2017 has been (first home, then away) vs Juve: Drew 0-0, Lost 0-3 vs Juve: Beat 3-0, Drew 0-0 vs Roma: Beat 3-1, Lost 0-3 vs … Continue reading Football: FC Barcelona comfortably sit atop CL Group after draw at San Siro
MCI 6-1 SOU Eight observations 1. After a 6-1 blitzkrieg, it’s easy to forget that Southampton has been an extremely tough opponent for ManCity over the years. In the last five encounters, the Saints have thrashed the Sky blues once, … Continue reading Pep Talk 26: Manchester ‘Pretty’ continue their six sigma run
RAY 2-3 BAR Ten Observations After bossing all white jersey teams in Oct, the big red patch in Rayo Vallecano’s white jersey seemed like a traffic red light for Barcelona. There is a reason why Spanish teams do well in … Continue reading Football: Luis Suarez leads Barcelona to a Messi-esque level fightback
MCI 2-0 FUL Ten Observations 1. Other than John Stones, none of the starters vs Totts took the field today. I expected Stones to be rested and Nicholas Otamendi to start. Was surprised not to find the Argentine’s name even … Continue reading Pep Talk 25: De Bruyne, Delph & Diaz shine on a 3D performance from ManCity
I realised there is no write up on the internet on all the classy things Manchester City do / have done, that make them more aristocratic than the rest. While the Premier League media always debate around the money spent … Continue reading Pep Talk 24: Eight Classy ManCity gestures which make them invaluable to football
TOT 0-1 MCI Twelve Observations 1. The NFL game affected Wembley pitch played ordinary yet Manchester City still managed their beautiful game on that awkward surface. The tram lines were confusing even for me as viewer, so sure the players … Continue reading Pep Talk 23: Observations from ManCity’s comfortable 1-0 win away on a bad Wembley pitch
Ten observations from the El Clasico. Scoreline: FCB 5-1 White Jersey team Six goals made in South America give a Guardiolaesque scoreline but men of the match are Spain’s discarded wing backs – Jordi Alba & Sergi Roberto. 2. Before … Continue reading Pep Talk 22: Six Goals made in South America give El Clasico a Guardiolaesque scoreline
I completed my first month of unemployment (or forced early retirement, depending on the unknown) ever, by adding a new hobby to my armoury. Guided by few friends, I have authored my first book which is now available on Kindle … Continue reading Book Launch: The Pep Guardiola Centurions – Against all odds
