'City suffering post-treble blues' | Neville reacts to Man City's thrilling 3-3 draw with Spurs | Plus, a withering assessment of Man Utd
Dec 3, 2023
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In this episode, Gary Neville, former professional footballer and current football pundit, discusses Manchester City's thrilling 3-3 draw with Tottenham. He analyzes City's defensive issues and the attacking prowess of Spurs. Neville also talks about Manchester United's poor recent form and the need for structural change. He praises the transformation of Newcastle United under new ownership and contrasts it with the lack of effective decision-making at Manchester United.
Manchester City's defensive vulnerabilities and complacency have cost them in recent games, as seen in their 3-3 draw with Tottenham.
Arsenal's recent performances indicate their potential to compete for the Premier League title, showing improvement from last season's struggles.
Deep dives
Manchester City's complacency and defensive vulnerabilities
Despite their talents, Manchester City has shown a pattern of complacency and defensive vulnerabilities. They have become accustomed to not being complacent, but recently they have been drifting through games, conceding unexpected goals. This was evident in their match against Tottenham Hotspur, where they struggled defensively. The absence of key players like their center-backs has been costly. However, credit must be given to Spurs for their attacking prowess and their ability to exploit City's weaknesses.
Arsenal's potential to challenge for the league
Arsenal's recent performances have shown promise, indicating that they have the potential to compete for the league title. While they may not finish as champions, their improvement from last season's struggles is evident. They now have the experience and mental strength to handle the pressure of a title race. With the right mindset, Arsenal could challenge for a top-four position or even higher. The key will be maintaining consistency and dealing with the injuries that have affected their squad.
Manchester United's recurring issues and lack of identity
Manchester United continues to struggle with inconsistency and a lack of identity in their style of play. They have gone through various managers without establishing a clear pattern or system of play. Managers like Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and now Erik ten Hag have failed to implement a consistent style that suits the club. This lack of direction and pattern has been evident for the past eight years. United's recent performances have left fans feeling disillusioned and bored. Structural changes and a clear vision are needed to turn things around.
Newcastle's positive transformation under Eddie Howe
Newcastle United has experienced a positive transformation under Eddie Howe's leadership. The club now exhibits passion, spirit, and improved performances. The arrival of Kieran Trippier has added experience and stability to the team. Under Howe's coaching, there is a clear sense of trust and sound decision-making within the club. Off the field, the presence of Dan Ashworth has brought stability and sensible decision-making. While challenges lie ahead in terms of further progress and investment, Newcastle's current position in the league reflects their positive trajectory.
Gary Neville is at the Etihad Stadium to look back on a thrilling 3-3 draw between Manchester City and Tottenham. Does the result change how we should look at the Premier League title race?
Gary also gives his thoughts on Manchester United's recent form and explains why he's pleased for fans of Newcastle United.
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