*** West Brom v City - Official Match Thread ***

[Green & Blue]

Big Dave ruining the show. Very impressed with Bony and his hold up play, miles better than Edin trying to do that. Sterling seems to be trying to hard, he just needs to relax.

Thought Sterlings been doing well.The speed he broke away at when he got the one on one was what I'm looking forward to seeing more of he has lightening quick pace.

[london blue 2]

If we keep this up I wanna hear fair praise from the media. Not one team has started so well as we have. Awesome so far. Although the thought of hazard running at yaya and F1 does worry me lol

Leicester started better than we did, they were 3-0 up at this stage.

Bet their passing wasn't better bro

[Moonchesteri]

Big Dave ruining the show. Very impressed with Bony and his hold up play, miles better than Edin trying to do that. Sterling seems to be trying to hard, he just needs to relax.

Thought Sterlings been doing well.The speed he broke away at when he got the one on one was what I'm looking forward to seeing more of he has lightening quick pace.

he will be a huge asset to us. but I think Sof is right, he should relax for now.

[Mase]

If we keep this up I wanna hear fair praise from the media. Not one team has started so well as we have. Awesome so far. Although the thought of hazard running at yaya and F1 does worry me lol

Leicester started better than we did, they were 3-0 up at this stage.

I think he probably meant with the football we've played.

[Slim]

If we keep this up I wanna hear fair praise from the media. Not one team has started so well as we have. Awesome so far. Although the thought of hazard running at yaya and F1 does worry me lol

Leicester started better than we did, they were 3-0 up at this stage.

Bet their passing wasn't better bro

I seriously don't think we'll have to worry about them nicking a CL place either, but it's nice to see them start the same way they finished last season.

[Dameerto]

Big Dave ruining the show. Very impressed with Bony and his hold up play, miles better than Edin trying to do that. Sterling seems to be trying to hard, he just needs to relax.

Thought Sterlings been doing well.The speed he broke away at when he got the one on one was what I'm looking forward to seeing more of he has lightening quick pace.

Sterling on one side of Kun and Navas on the other - we are going to be a menace on the counter attack this season.

[mr_nool]

YES YES YES!!

Now let's finish the job.

Sterling has been pretty poor today hasn't he. shame he couldn't bury that golden chance. but having said that his pace is still a big asset for us and I really hope he doesn't become another nasri who refuses to take on defenders etc and just takes the easy option tries to play tiki taka

He's just struggling to find his place playing from off the left against a packed back 10.
And in his defense, he always get the ball standing still. It's not easy to beat your man + the one giving him support from stand still.
He will learn and come good, though, I'm sure of it.

[blues2win]

Need to be ready for some sort of reaction from West Brom at the start of the second half. No easing off the pedal.

[Camebro]

Sterling getting a lesson at how to play against a packed defence, some good link up with silva. Shame he didn't bury his chance.

[Cocacolajojo1]

He's just struggling to find his place playing from off the left against a packed back 10.
And in his defense, he always get the ball standing still. It's not easy to beat your man + the one giving him support from stand still.
He will learn and come good, though, I'm sure of it.

Needs to learn to look up before finishing in one on one situations :)

[Mase]

At one point Kompany dived in like he was doing last season. He better turn that in soon!

[bigblue]

Sterling has been pretty poor today hasn't he. shame he couldn't bury that golden chance. but having said that his pace is still a big asset for us and I really hope he doesn't become another nasri who refuses to take on defenders etc and just takes the easy option tries to play tiki taka

I don't think he's been that bad at all. For his 1st game a few mis communications, but linking up well with Silva and has shown some good touches and pace. Hope he gets a goal in the 2nd

[blues2win]

I know he hasn't had much to do but Mangala's been very assured in what he has done. Keep it up Eliaquim.

[Pretty Boy Lee]

He's given the ball away about a dozen times, but I'm sure the combination of nerves and being a bit more direct than our others is all it is. He'll learn.

[dick dastardley]

Mangala distribution shite

[bigblue]

sterling and navas give us such good balance and what we've been lacking. pace on both side to open up defences

[Sister of fu]

Stop giving away stupid free kicks. Don't give them any hope.

[belgian cityfan]

Fernandinho shouldnt make those silly fouls.

Could have cost us a goal.

Should be able to force the opponent back without commiting the foul.

[Dameerto]

Well played Joe Hart.

[bigblue]

sagnas had a very solid game along w/ mangeler