I have to say we weren't on top form last night in a scrappy game against Crystal Palace who pushed us hard throughout the game.
It's been the same all season as we just lack that creativity in the final third and that's not just down to missing Bamford. As the game wore on last night I admit to getting a bit nervy but a rejuvenated defence thanks to the return of Cooper had firm. His partnership with Llorente is paying dividends but Llorente needs to get out of this bad habit of shirt pulling, its only a matter of time before he gives away a penalty at a crucial time.
I'll take the point, we still sit 3 clear of Burnley and 5 clear of Everton who have a game in hand. Another clean sheet is something to take away, especially after the huge number we let in earlier in the season. Man City on Saturday, talking of who...
@nathen007's Prediction
It's the first of the first leg Champions League semi-finals tonight as City entertain a Real Madrid side who are 15 points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
Last years loss in the final to Chelsea must have hurt and City will be all out to make amends to take home the one trophy that has so far eluded them.
Injuries are not too much of a worry for City with only John Stones and Kyle Walker a doubt but Cancelo is suspended. Pep will want a strong performance and solid home win before the return leg at the Bernabau on May 4th.
Prediction: Man. City 2 : 1 Real Madrid - First goal scorer: Mahrez
Simply write the name of the FIRST GOALSCORER, the CORRECT SCORE AND the TIME OF THE FIRST GOAL as a comment. The competition closes 5 minutes before kick-off which is 20.00BST
Don't forget, you can't choose the same prediction as me!
In the first goal scorer competition, own goals do not count. In the correct score competition, it's the score after 90mins. Extra time and penalties do not count and the pot for each competition is fixed at 25K except the time of the first goal competition which rolls over daily starting at 1K. If more than one person chooses the same first goal scorer or correct score, the prize is shared, and everyone gets a little upvote! Don't forget, you can't choose the same prediction as me! It seems I also need to add, one entry per person. Don't forget new rule that only people with a rep of 50 or above are eligible to enter unless they have been approved. My game, my decision is final.
And the Winners Were...
There can only be one winner in a 0-0 draw and it's that man Monsieur le @chrisparis again! Well done mate and today, the whole 25K are yours! No way you're winning tonight though so enjoy lol ;-)
