City v Huddersfield - Live Thread

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:31 pm

Can see a strong team tonight, but got a feeling Bravo will start.

So for me:

Bravo
Sagna, Stones, Otamendi, Clichy
Fernandinho
Sterling, KDB, TLMLF, Sane
Aguero

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:34 pm

Why would he save Silva for the weekend?

3 at the back and strongest team possible other than Clownio in goal.

Pep said every game is like a cup final, so he should treat this as a cup final.

Play your best team in every remaining game this season unless we're safe in the top 4 and can't win the league. Experiment and try stuff in May...

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:38 pm

But you know he won't do that, so why say that???

That wouldn't be my preferred team, it's a team I'm guessing he'll go for. As for Silva, he's had a rest, yes, but if he plays, who doesn't - KDB? I'd be really surprised if he played a similar full strength team like he did against Monaco, hence why one or two more will play tonight, so someone has to drop out.

Again, I'd be surprised if he changed to a back 3 to start with, he hasn't done that in ages, so why now?

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:24 pm

Because horses for courses (even though he doesn't believe in it). It's the team I'd go for knowing he wants to play Clownio.

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:24 pm

I know he won't do it, but I'd like something a bit left field on the bench. No navas please. How about sancho or foden?

by Moonchester Wed Mar 01, 2017 5:01 pm

full strength to start tonight, no messing about, given we "should" win next game this is straight forward route to the semi's..
Pep was very clear about the owner watching closely and wanting to win things on his presser...

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 5:07 pm

The FA cup is only 3 wins to the final. Tonight and Boro we should win and that's the semi. The league is probably too tough and the CL is tougher still.

We've just got to focus on the FA to start with.

by Paulpowersleftfoot Wed Mar 01, 2017 5:34 pm

Paddyo Roacho
Sagna Stones Kolorov
Fernandinho
Sane Yaya Silva Sterling
DeBruyne
Aguero

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:31 pm

I'd be happy with that at the back, but will he really change to 3 after not doing it for so long???

He seems to do that when we are in trouble or easily winning.....but rarely starts with a 3.

I think a 3 is perfect IF we play Sterling and Sane with Aguero/Jesus, but he just doesn't start that way.

Let's hope so tonight, which means he's going for it and can rest some if we are plenty ahead.

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:38 pm

Team News in 10 mins....

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:39 pm

Get him playing!!

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by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:45 pm

CITY XI | Bravo, Zabaleta (C), Clichy, Stones, Otamendi, Fernandinho, A. Garcia, De Bruyne, Sterling, Sané, Agüero,
SUBS | Caballero, Sagna, Fernando, Navas, Delph, Silva, Iheanacho

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:46 pm

How did he shoehorn Kevin, David, Sane, Yaya, Jesus and Sterling into the team? Maybe by playing Fernandinho in defence but I thought he had played a 3-4-3 recently too. Maybe I'm mistaken.

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:46 pm

Guess I was right..... Wink

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:47 pm

4-3-3 with Alex Garcia starting. Left field!

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:49 pm

Bravo
Zaba, Stones, Ota, Clichy
Fernandinho
Sterling, KDB, A Garcia, Sane
Aguero

TLMLF drops out. He would always rest some of the main players for tonight.

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:49 pm

blueboy wrote:Guess I was right.....

Yeah, you guessed that he'd leave Yaya out altogether... Embarassed

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:49 pm

He should have had Yaya on the bench unless he's got a niggle. Just in case.

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:50 pm

It's fantastic that Alex gets a start. Not on the bench to watch the game or come on if we are 3-0 up, but a start!!!!!

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:53 pm

Topdawg wrote:
blueboy wrote:Guess I was right.....
Yeah, you guessed that he'd leave Yaya out altogether...

I'm not perfect Dawg...but it's a simple TLMLF for Garcia and Zaba for Sagna......

As for the formation, it'll be a 4-1-4-1......like he's played recently. Wink

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:56 pm

I bow down to your superior tactical nouse bluey...

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:57 pm

I'm all excited. FA cup fever...

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:04 pm

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:05 pm

Topdawg wrote:I bow down to your superior tactical nouse bluey...

That's OK Dawg..... Razz

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:09 pm

3 of these tonight?????

City v Huddersfield - Live Thread 8140

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:15 pm

I'd really like to see Sterling on the left and Sane on the right as Alex is saying......

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:17 pm

No way.....stupid tactic. Why change a winning formula to one that didn't work when Sterling was on the left earlier n the season and last year????

Daft idea - only IMO.

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:18 pm

too many tired old cliches

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:20 pm

Just in case some think, that I think "I'm always right".....just giving my opinion folks. affraid

Maybe Pep will try it and it'll work, but it's not worked before....and Sane and Sterling have been immense in their natural roles - Sterling picked as a UEFA POTW for the Monaco game. Why change??

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:21 pm

I was being sarcastic mate. He should be watching all city games and should know us a bit better than that.

At least he said 4-1-4-1 like you so he can't be that bad.

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:21 pm

Topdawg wrote:too many tired old cliches

Post less then.... Razz

Just kidding buddy. Surprised

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:22 pm

Topdawg wrote:I was being sarcastic mate. He should be watching all city games and should know us a bit better than that.

At least he said 4-1-4-1 like you so he can't be that bad.

My bad Dawg. Embarassed

by blueboy Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:24 pm

COME ON BLUES!!!!! 4/5-0.........Sergio!!!

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:26 pm

I'll be happy with a good performance.

Haven't checked their team yet. have they made many changes to the first team?

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:28 pm

from the beeb...

Huddersfield boss David Wagner might have been hoping to see a few less-familiar names on the City teamsheet. That's because he has rested all his key players.
The Championship promotion-chasers have made nine changes from Saturday's 1-1 draw at Barnsley, reverting to a similar line-up to the one which held City in the original game.
Only experienced midfielder Dean Whitehead and German striker Collin Quaner remain.

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:52 pm

Huffs look comfortable. Unbelievable shot from Leroy

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:54 pm

Good chance for Sergio.

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:54 pm

Shit defending again

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:55 pm

Absolute disgrace

by Strange Blue Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:56 pm

Would Willy have saved that? Mad

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:58 pm

Duck off otamendi

by Nijinsky Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:59 pm

Fucking Bravo

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:04 pm

We concede and look a bit raggedy again

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:04 pm

Great tackle from zabba

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:05 pm

Kev has been short in the through ball a couple of times

by Strange Blue Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:05 pm

Hopefully after this we won't see him in the Prem or Champions League. trying to look for a silver lining.

by Strange Blue Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:06 pm

Handball!!!!

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:06 pm

Penalty

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:07 pm

Kev shirt through ball again

by **Topdawg** Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:08 pm

Another handball?

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