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Man City's failure to get shot on target in second half at Norwich 'diabolical', says Jamie Redknapp

Sergio Aguero reacts to a missed chance for Man City at Norwich
Image: Sergio Aguero failed to find the net as Manchester City drew with Norwich

Jamie Redknapp described Manchester City's failure to register a shot on target in the second half against Norwich as 'diabolical'.

Manuel Pellegrini's side lost further ground in the title race with a 0-0 draw at struggling Norwich, who have not won in 10 Premier League games.

Neither side hit the target in the second period, and Redknapp insists that with the quality of players Man City have at their disposal, they should be performing better.

David Silva of Manchester City and Gary O'Neil of Norwich City compete for the ball
Image: Norwich prevented Man City from having a shot on target in the second half

He said on Ford Football Special: "I've got to be honest, what must Manchester City fans think when they see their side perform like that. No shots on target in the second half, that's diabolical.

"They've scored 13 away goals this year and haven't won back-to-back games since October. Look at the quality he's got at his disposal.

Norwich 0-0 Man City
Norwich 0-0 Man City

Manchester City's Premier League title bid continued to stutter

"I looked at Norwich, and they did really well in the end, I don't want to take anything away from them, but they were there for the taking at the start today.

"For Man City to be in this predicament, so far behind Leicester. Everyone has given it to Leicester, it's amazing."

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Sergio Aguero goes for goal from a free-kick
Image: Aguero came close twice in the first half for the visitors

Pellegrini started striker Wilfried Bony up front at Carrow Road alongside Sergio Aguero, but the Ivory Coast striker did not touch the ball inside the area for the entirety of his stint before being replaced by Raheem Sterling on 58 minutes.

Bony has scored four goals in 19 Premier League appearances this season, and Sky Sports' pundit Thierry Henry was left baffled by the 27-year-old's lack of presence in the area on Saturday.

Henry said: "I couldn't understand it. They're trying to get back in the title race and need goals for that. Pellegrini went with two strikers.

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Manuel Pellegrini blamed Man City's inability to create space for the draw

"You should be running, breaking your neck to get into the box. That's not good enough. Who is there to make sure that you can upset the Norwich defence?

"They started with two strikers for a reason. They touched the ball in the area four times, and it was all Aguero.

"I think it's Leicester's to lose. We were saying before the game: 'Can Manchester City win the title?' I think the question now is: 'Can they stay in the top four?'"

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