Manchester City lost to Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final today, effectively ending any chance of a trophy for Pep and his players in his debut season. Alexis Sanchez scored in extra time to give Arsenal the 2-1 victory at Wembley and booked their place in the final against Chelsea.
Missed chances were rife for both teams and referee Craig Pawson was put under the spotlight several times, making some questionable decisions. Lack of options, lessons for next season and the midweek fixture were talking points for Blues on Twitter.
Here’s what you had to say:
Story of our season?
Story of our season, really. Chances enough to win the game, refereeing decision gone against us, couldn't get over the line #mcfc
— Michael Fitzmaurice (@mickyfitz) 23 April 2017
Lack of any real options?
One final thought. Having to chase vital games with Navas, Delph, Fernando & Iheanacho on the field of play can never happen again #mcfc
— Lee Bromfield (@LeeBrom) 23 April 2017
Don't understand why, at 1-2, we took off Raheem rather than Navas #MCFC.
— Andrew Brindle (@andrewb1970) 23 April 2017
Lessons to be learnt.
Disappointing result. Deflating performance. Pep has a huge preseason ahead. Lessons to be learnt. We'll be stronger next season #CTID #MCFC
— Paul McGarraghy (@PaulMcGarraghy) 23 April 2017
No "first year" excuse, it's incredibly disappointing City won't win a trophy this year. Need to turn their shit around in the summer. #MCFC
— Eric Centner (@ECentner) 23 April 2017
Big overhaul required in the summer.
@City_Watch Pep & those around him know city squad in need of a big Overhaul. Pep is the man for us. Disallowed goal, three off the post. #mcfc
— Mike Wood (@michaeljohnwood) 23 April 2017
Though Yaya was our best player today, but without David silva we are ordinary and poor. #mcfc
— Daniel Oakes (@DpoCTID) 23 April 2017
Well football can be a cruel game. If it wasn't for bad luck we'd have no luck at all #mcfc
— Tony Preston (@tony_mcfc1894) 23 April 2017
Looking to the future.
On a brighter note only 2 points behind Liverpool with two games in hand #mcfc
— Gordon Hindle (@ghindle1) 23 April 2017
Should of booked our place in the FA Cup final today. Let's focus now on Thursday night and aim to finish the season on a high. #mcfc pic.twitter.com/ZHboNalEYF
— Emma Taylor (@CllrETaylor) 23 April 2017
