Possession stats were ok for us but if you believe in XG stats's I think Arsenals were 2.77 and ours was 0.77 which for me reflects the game.

A lot went against us today. Stats wise it wasn't that bad. But there is also no hiding that there were serious deficiencies at the back and in the second half, we were totally toothless. I'm not going to get too concerned with the Community Shield. But next week we need to start with three points at home to Bournemouth. There's work to be done this week to resolve as many of the issues as possible.

When Savinho fucks off we will a few quid to spend.

Fernadez and Bouaddi incoming.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy0jj65r18yo

Shit. This is depressing after today's performance.

Best of luck to Rodri. Amazing player for us.

Not unexpected but a big blow that.

Farewell Rodders.

Fabrizio Romano
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🚨🔵🔴 EXCLUSIVE: RODRI TO BARCELONA, HERE WE GO! 💥

Deal agreed for Spanish midfielder to join Barça from Man City, all done for the former Ballon d'Or.

Green light from Man City to last Barcelona bid.

More follows. 💣

Today is the first competitive game this team has played with a full squad. I expect things to improve over the season as the team begins to come and play more regular.

3-0 City

Here we go with the first game at home against Bournemouth

Nothing but a win required

Not a good result,  but let's see next week when it matters

Garbage first half. Worse in the second. Completely outclassed.

Very early but didn't see anything today to be encouraged by.

I'd make Rodri the best paid player at the club to try and persuade him to stay. Without him we are bang average.