Manchester City: Lessons from derby day defeat

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Fans, officials and players take part in a minute of applause for Ray Wilkins who passed away earlier in the week ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 07: Paul Pogba of Manchester United is challenged by Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

False Nine:

When the lineup was announced, and we had no Aguero or Jesus, I was happy. With Aguero coming back from injury, and Jesus not really having a great game last time out, the false nine is an option.

When it was Bernardo Silva who was down the center, we looked good. His ability with the ball close to his body allows him to move toward defenders and they back off. When Raheem rotated, he was guilty of missing some great chances.

Those misses certainly came back to haunt the blues, but to blame him totally is plain wrong.