Cityzens Speak: Top comments from Cityzens on Facebook following yesterday clash vs Arsenal

After Manchester City’s humiliating 5-1 loss to Arsenal, we saw the flood of comments on our post-match news story—and trust us, we heard you loud and clear. Many of you had strong opinions about what went wrong at the Emirates, and in this special feature, we’re highlighting some of the standout reactions from our readers.

“This Pep, I don’t know what he’s doing” – KDB’s Absence Leaves Fans Fuming

One of the biggest frustrations among Cityzens was Pep Guardiola’s decision to leave Kevin De Bruyne on the bench. Many of you questioned why City’s biggest playmaker wasn’t involved from the start, especially given his track record against Arsenal. Leone R. summed it up perfectly:

“This Pep, I don’t know what he’s doing. How comes KDB not starting yet he knows KDB performance against Arsenal all seasons is good?”

It’s a fair point. With City struggling to create chances, many believe De Bruyne’s creativity could have changed the game. Instead, he only got 25 minutes—far too late to make a difference.

“Turned the 115 cheats into the old Man City” – Some Fans Deliver a Brutal Reality Check

While some Cityzens focused on tactics, others took a bigger-picture approach, comparing this City team to the one before the takeover years. Henry S. didn’t hold back:

“Turned the 115 cheats into the old Man City before oil money—that was Manchester City before oil money.”

Ouch. We know emotions are running high, but this loss has clearly left some fans questioning whether City’s dominance is slipping.

“Enough is enough!” – The Ortega Backlash Begins

One of the most common complaints we saw in the comments was about goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. With Ederson out injured, many Cityzens were already worried about City’s defense, and the Arsenal game only amplified those concerns. Neyy N. didn’t hold back:

“Having Ortega as a goalkeeper, for sure we can’t win anything. Enough is enough! Just a pylon in net—he can’t save anything. He only makes risky passes to other players. Management needs to get us another goalkeeper if not Ederson.”

And they weren’t alone. Muhammad L. also had questions about Ortega and other players:

“Please Pep, get a good backup goalie and not this Ortega. I don’t know what he saw in Akanji that he brought him to Etihad. Kovacic, Foden, and Stones caused Man City the loss.”

Is it time for City to rethink their backup goalkeeper options? Based on what we’re seeing from the fans, the trust in Ortega is fading fast.

“Only Savinho played well” – A Lone Bright Spot?

We also noticed that not everyone was completely negative. Amid all the frustration, some fans still found a few positives. Benny B.S.S. kept it short and sweet:

“Only Savinho played well.”

Meanwhile, Deh H. believed that Kovacic, Foden, and Gvardiol at least put in a shift:

“Defence failed us completely… Only Kovacic, Foden, and Gvardiol played an impressive game.”

Clearly, opinions are split on who deserves criticism and who deserves praise—but one thing’s for sure, this result left fans searching for answers.

“Foden doesn’t do anything” – Midfield Under Fire

Phil Foden has been one of City’s most exciting players this season, but in this game, many of you weren’t impressed with his performance. Sycole C.Y. kept it blunt:

“Foden doesn’t do anything. He gave the ball away.”

It’s clear that City’s midfield struggled to control the game, and some fans feel Foden was part of the problem rather than the solution.

Cityzens Have Spoken – Now What?

We’ve seen your comments, we’ve heard your frustrations, and it’s clear that Cityzens expect better. With City now 15 points behind Liverpool, this defeat feels like a turning point in the season.

Can Pep fix these issues before the next big challenge? Will City bounce back in the FA Cup against Leyton Orient?

One thing’s for sure—Cityzens aren’t staying quiet about it.