Everton 0-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points
Goodison Park saw the triumph of the Blues, just not the shade that the Merseyside crowd had been hoping for. The Sky Blues of Manchester overcame the blues of Merseyside as goals from Aleksander Kolarov and Samir Nasri sealed the deal for City. Another clean sheet, another victory for Manchester City and a statement of "catch us if you can" was firmly etched in the minds of all Premier League rivals as another near perfect display from the Citizens hoisted them up to the summit of the league table. Everton huffed and puffed and put on another gritty show but still couldn't get the label of "pretenders" off of their shoulders.Manuel Pellegrini's men were dominant and during some instances of the game, flawless. We discuss the five biggest talking points from the game.
#1 Man City were Dominant
Yes, “dominant”. That’s the word I am going for and sticking with; when I have to describe Manchester City as a whole. Right now there is no other club at their level in the Premier League. They are refined in their movement and passing as well as understanding of what they want to do each time they take to the field. Nine goals in three games and none conceded; that’s what championship form looks like.
It’s not just Sergio Aguero’s finishing or David Silva’s silky skills with the ball or Yaya Toure’s bulldozing displays in the middle of the park. The team as a whole is functioning like clockwork and right now it is difficult to point out any weaknesses.
If Manchester City moving forward was a sight to behold, something you would pay to watch, their defence and commitment just brutalised any onslaught that their opponents might bring. Kompany looks sharp as ever (it would surprise me even this early on if he doesn’t again get into the PFA XI). Even Mangala looks even more comfortable than before. He took on all comers and came out with the battle scars of a victor.