Goalkeeper woes!

Costly mistakes was the theme throughout the match against Manchester City as it led to many scoring chances from both sides, but it was the Citizens who were able to cash on those opportunities in that led to a 1-3 defeat at the Etihad last weekend putting Citeh back ahead in the chase for a top four finish as they have won 4 out of their last 5. Meanwhile, the boys have only one win in the last 4, including 2 draws and two defeats.

The Blues were up early within the first 3 minutes of the game as newly signed Uzbek CB, Adbukodir Khsanov gave away the ball right in front of net to make it 1-0. It was a hopeful sign of things to come, but again we did not cash in on those chances. Another chance missed was when Palmer was onside and through on goal, but his pass was a bit heavy to Jackson and it should’ve been a simple one time strike, turned into a full stop & cross back to Jaden Sancho who had his shot blocked missing a golden chance to go up 2.

Citeh started to get themselves back in it match as Phil Foden a minute later, thumped a shot off the post. A few fortunate VAR reviews for offsides kept Citeh scoreless until Josko Gvardiol tied it up right before half as it came off a deflection that should have been cleared by Robert Sanchez. Some questionable & risky tactics by Enzo Maresca playing such a high defensive line and an offsides trap against a very dangerous team at their home ground. The go ahead goal came from Erling Haaland as Sanchez was caught in no man’s land trying to get to the ball unsuccessfully and leaving the net wide open for a chip over his head. The 3rd and final goal came as the lads chased the match and tried to tie it up leaving all that space for Haaland to operate and flick a simple pass to Foden for a breakaway goal. The loss puts us back in a virtual tie with Bournemouth for 6th in the standings as we are only ahead by goals scored.

Now, tt’s a reunion with former manager Graham Potter, now in charge of the Hammers as he visit Stamford Bridge for the 1st time since being sacked in 2023. It’ll be an interesting match to say the least, as it always is in a London Derby,.

Come down to the Londoner Addison this Monday afternoon and kick it with the Shed End Dallas crew. We look forward to seeing you there!

Cheers,

Shed End Dallas