FinFunnels

Going back to the Mata red card, I was quite interested with a quote from LVG. He said that "The referee has to know the person who makes the tackle," and "Mata never hurts an opponent." Though I still love the little guy and i'm sure Mata really never intends to hurt anyone, a tackle is a tackle and a yellow card offense deserves a yellow card. To me it is absolutely wrong to take into consideration "who the person" that committed the foul is, because it stops the ref from looking at things objectively and give a fair call. IMO that is one of the huge problems our players are facing...apparently everyone in football thinks we're a bunch of divers and cheats and that any separate occasion cannot be seen objectively. We actually do lose a lot of calls (whether penalties or otherwise) and it has a lot to do with how most view us.

Having Jose instantly made it a success

Steering the thread away from liverpool a bit... Looks like theres rumours going around that Zaha will be shipped off united one season after they bought him, and although at the time there was alot of hype surrounding the lad, theres next to no attention to him now. It might be one of two reasons, either he's not good enough for manure, OR cause of that rumored "bed bunking" with Moyes' daughter (which to my surprise didnt get ANY media attention whatsoever at the time) I can see Moyes never playing him cause of that

Most of the people in my league have similar teams too...I'm second in my league, and I'm taking risks more often just to try and topple the guy above me. Its annoying that when I get a good week of 70+ points, he gets it too

What was the name of that West Brom lad with the funny hair? I'd give it to him I thought the whole team was quite poor to be honest, and really saw the draw from the first half. Voted for willian cause I thought he looked the busiest and probably most consistent for us in the match

In the middle east and especially in the Gulf region its mostly Barca and Real, closely followed by Man U and (recently) Bayern. You'd find a few Chelsea fans here and there but from what I see the numbers of those is similar to liverpool and Arsenal fans (and AC Milan and Juventus)

Thats a strong team. Only real problems imo areDzeko isn't a guaranteed starter and if we concede a goal you lose a CS from both Cahill and Azpi (Flip side if we keep a CS you get more points, but I'm not the type to take risks like that)

Just added Sterling to my team, so cheap and can get a goal/assist especially with the form liverpool is in. Not sure who to add as striker though.

To be brutally honest, City tapped more into the corporate side of the middle east more than your normal fans. Manu, Barca, and Madrid are all MUCH MUCH more popular here (Even liverpool surprisingly), and you'll still find the occasional Italian league supporter. Like most countries, the middle east has its glory hunters (Bayern fans increased at a cringe worthy rate in the last 2 years..) but you will find lots more loyal hardcore supporters. I really don't see or know many Man City fans but maybe its cause I surround myself with the right kind of football fans

"Danger Zone"

Such a fantastic player. Really enjoy watching him play. As does the wife, for less footballing reasons... Although like mentioned above, I'd much rather see him on RB lets not forget that Ivan made that spot his and he too is in great form recently

Just got around to this. Hazard for me. was unbelievable with possession of the ball. I still remember how he out muscled Demichelis

I was thinking of adding them both...I really was....Damn it And I spent quite a bit to bring in aguero and now he might be injured again....

City are on fire at home, so much squad depth and quality. I really hope we win this... The only hole I see in their deep squad is Demichelis

Oh and 4mins extra time, BEFORE that o'brian injury is a joke...especially considering that ridiculous sub of nolan/noble...