Fascinating game. As usual this season when we've lost, we were still in it until the end. We didn't look too rusty other than McGinn who looked totally unfocused and Barkley who has a better excuse. Martinez immense. Targett continues to silence his doubters. Konsa with another cultured display. Cash worked really hard to thwart Foden. But it was Mr. Mings who, despite an otherwise sound performance, was far too casual again trying to chest down a ball when putting a foot through it was the smarter option. Does the coaching staff view these lapses as a problem, or not?
The referee should hang up his whistle after that. Another infuriating lack of consistency in the application of VAR. Still waiting for it to bottom out, but there's no end in sight, apparently. Are clubs and fans powerless?
I didn't expect three points but thought a draw was achievable. Man City are very good and if they had Aguero playing, the game might have been over earlier. Nevertheless, I'm proud of the team tonight and it was good to see Smith show some righteous anger.
I hope we just annihilate Newcastle.