Barcelona vs City - pre-match thread

[deano ou812]

I just want City to look as though we're getting closer to Barcelona. The previous games have been damage limitation exercises.

I think previous games we didn't know if we should attack or defend we couldn't seem to get a balance,think it ended more in defending have a feeling we will go at them this time from the off,should make for a cracking game whatever but we are due a bit of luck against them so it wouldn't surprise me if we turned them over..

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Manchester city should never start an important game without David Silva in the side. Ever.

Exactly. I know people are entitled to their opinions, but i sometimes wonder about some.
Apologies to shahed_blue, but you are barking mad ;-)

 

[Rammy Blue]

I think that this is a "free hit" and therefore we should take a chance.

For me, play the back 3 of Stones, Nico and Vinny.

Sergio in for Kelechi, and Nolito for Sane.

Job done.

 

[kaz7]

I think that this is a "free hit" and therefore we should take a chance.

For me, play the back 3 of Stones, Nico and Vinny.

Sergio in for Kelechi, and Nolito for Sane.

Job done.

I like this,i think it is a free hit but i think we can give them a game at least

 

[BLUEMATT23]

Sooner or later we have to find a way of squeezing a win from these type of games, only way were going to progress on the European stage.

2 1 to us.

 

[Lancet Fluke]

No idea about this one. Could win 2-0 or lose 6-0.

We won't win 2-0 because I'd say there is virtually no chance we will keep a clean sheet. Think we will get comfortably beaten tbh but I suppose you never know if we play to absolutely our best.

 

[hgblue]

I think that this is a "free hit" and therefore we should take a chance.

For me, play the back 3 of Stones, Nico and Vinny.

Sergio in for Kelechi, and Nolito for Sane.

Job done.

I agree, lets go for them in this game. I actually think we're going to beat them this time, I can feel it in my water ;)

 

[Scaring Europe to Death]

Our previous Nou Camp encounters have reminded me of Anfield, where despite finishing above Liverpool for 7 consecutive seasons, we've still taken 2 or 3 hammerings, hardly had a sniff of victory, and on more than one occasion looked beaten from the start.


Despite the adoration ,Silva and Aguero have both resembled subdued, peripheral figures against Barcelona. We need them to dominate, and look as though they believe they can win, We need attitude, discipline intelligence, and above all, a proper game plan.


Pellegrini was too cautious and they passed us to death. Guardiola will be more adventurous, but equally, we need to be wary of the counter attack, even if it means taking one for the team and risking a red card.

 

[eversince 76]

I'd leave Aguero out. My team:
Bravo
Zab-Ota-Stones-Kolarov
Dingo-Gungan
KdB-Silva-Sterling
Nolito

 

[the plasterer]

Exactly. I know people are entitled to their opinions, but i sometimes wonder about some.
Apologies to shahed_blue, but you are barking mad ;-)

lol