Brighton (A) - Pre match thread - Finally!

[Josh_D]

I hope that Pep doesn't try any of his left field off the wall stuff this season just to try to be different or to prove that he's an Alchemist.

Keep it simple, start the best,in form,eleven suitable for each game. Use any 'bonus'time in games to get minutes & experience into Foden,Diaz,Tosin & Sanchez.

Don't underestimate anyone,anywhere. Don't slacken off if we're comfortably ahead,be utterly ruthless,remorseless,relentless.

Just do it City....no dramas this time please.

Wouldn't be City if there was no drama

 

[Hoghead]

Only 6 sleeps left to go!

 

[RACHACE]

Allow well over an hour from Brighton station. Odds on fans will have an extra pint and have an twinge of anxiety getting to the ground on time. Well over an hour is the recommendation for ordinary Championship games when the trains are working properly. Maybe more for the Premier League?

PS: play three at the back and it gives Brighton a sporting chance. Brighton will play 4-4-1-1 but both Baldock and Knockaert are already injured.

Knockaert came on as a sub yesterday against atletico Madrid so im expecting him to be fit. Glenn Murray was missing though.

I think it's a tough game to be honest and the first 20-30 minutes are crucial. It's their 1st top flight game since 1983 so the crowd will be absolutely buzzing.

Still think we'll win though

 

[jollylescott]

Really looking forward to this. I just read a report on Brighton's 2-3 loss to Madrid. They had a full house and seemed to play pretty well.

Their players are really going to be up for the game against us. As always, if we take our chances then we will get the business done. If not it might be a bit of a struggle. It will be very interesting if Pep decides to play three at the back. I really like that formation with all the speed in our team.

Come on City!

 

[Blue Llama]

Ederson

Kompany - Stones - Otamendi

Walker - De Bruyne - Yaya - Silva - Sané

Sterling - Aguero
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Muric, Mangala, Danilo, Fernandinho, Bernardo, Foden, Jesus.

Have to start Sterling.

You are the first to pick him for your bench but I have thought Muric would get back up keeper as well.

 

[TravisBickle]

A 1-0 win will do very nicely but going on pre season form I think we'll knock in a few more.

 

[isab23502]

A 1-0 win will do very nicely but going on pre season form I think we'll knock in a few more.

Anyone going to be watching the match in Canterbury - if so be glad to join you down the pub. Steve

 

[Ric]

Poll added now.

 

[Alec-mcfc]

Going to be a tough game, newly promoted team away from home but I'll think we'll come good. Not a clue about the team past the defense because there really is so many options. A great problem to have.

3-1 city

 

[Blue Til Death]

I think Brighton will give a good account of themselves but can see City cruising to a 3-0 win...