Everton (h) pre-match thread

[Ric]

It has to be 4-1-4-1 with the pace of Sterling and Sane out wide, Everton lack pace in wide areas and throughout their team. Yaya must start ahead of Fernandinho, to get us on the front foot quicker and keep things ticking over at a quick pace with his better distribution. If we are still struggling to break them down after 60 mins, throw Bernardo Silva and Jesus on to give them a different set of problems.

Ederson;

Walker Kompany Stones Otamendi

Yaya

Sterling De Bruyne David Silva Sane

Aguero

Otamendi at left back?!

 

[LHarper]

I have no idea what the line up will be. I would prefer a back 4. A midfield of fern, silva, silva, KDB, Jesus, Aguero up top. Bing sane and sterling on in the second half when the Everton defence start to tire.

No width?

 

[SWP's back]

I'm not sure about this 3 at the back, obviously I won't care if we win, but just doesn't seem to be comfortable for any of the players.

I don't think I could disagree more. The only player that didn't look totally comfortable was Sane and Mendy will soon be available as the left wing back.

 

[SWP's back]

we battered them last season at home and could only scrape a 1-1

You mean the game we missed about ten chances and two penalties?

Scraped? Really.

 

[BlueByBlood]

It has to be 4-1-4-1 with the pace of Sterling and Sane out wide, Everton lack pace in wide areas and throughout their team. Yaya must start ahead of Fernandinho, to get us on the front foot quicker and keep things ticking over at a quick pace with his better distribution. If we are still struggling to break them down after 60 mins, throw Bernardo Silva and Jesus on to give them a different set of problems.

Ederson;

Walker Kompany Stones Otamendi

Yaya

Sterling De Bruyne David Silva Sane

Aguero

Dont want to watch sane at lwb ever again. He is dreadful in that position.

 

[hinchcliffes bulbous conk]

They are playing an Europa League qualifier tonight at home vs Hajduk Split from Croatia.

This is an advantage for us. It won't be an easy game but I think we'll win, Everton lack pace which is what is most dangerous to us.

Hoping to see Mendy at least get some minutes from the bench.

We should really be going 433 at home and 352 away/vs top 6. Everton won't completely park the bus so Sterling and Sane will cause them problems.

You've been quoted in today's i paper mate. Page 59, would upload an image but I'm on a flight to Ibiza.

 

[rnblade]

They're dangerous. OAP fiddler will no doubt have the game of his life. They won't come with the view to attacking as usual, so we are going to need to get the ball forward quicker and be more direct. They are going to pack the midfield and try and choke our build up. If we move the ball faster and exploit the little little space that they will eventually leave, we will win. I'm not sure what team I would put out, but would want to see Magic Dave,Yaya, B.Silva & KDB together to see how it works.
We need to be putting away the chances. No excuses this season.

 

[Easy]

You've been quoted in today's i paper mate. Page 59, would upload an image but I'm on a flight to Ibiza.

Did they at least cite my quote? Otherwise I may sue!!

 

[flb]

Surprised that there seems to be plenty of seats left for the opener , ST holders can buy 4 tickets each even 2 days before the game.

 

[The blue phantom]

Surprised that there seems to be plenty of seats left for the opener , ST holders can buy 4 tickets each even 2 days before the game.

Monday and on t.v is my guess.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

i think sterling should start. hes looked really good the past few games.

 

[NeilYoungIsBack]

Surprised that there seems to be plenty of seats left for the opener , ST holders can buy 4 tickets each even 2 days before the game.

Based on a quick check there's only around 100-150 seats left according to the seatplanner on the OS, almost all singles.

Of course, there may be some seats they haven't released yet.

 

[wisem4n]

i think sterling should start. hes looked really good the past few games.

agreed, sterling as starter, 4-1-4-1 ferandinho - (de brunye - silva - sane - sterling) - aguero sub: jesus,bernardo, yaya

 

[Harvster]

agreed, sterling as starter, 4-1-4-1 ferandinho - (de brunye - silva - sane - sterling) - aguero sub: jesus,bernardo, yaya

+1

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

Monday and on t.v is my guess.

£46 might be a factor as well.

 

[kaz7]

#PEP: @IlkayGuendogan has come back, @benmendy23 is still not 100% but is almost done, same with Fabian Delph. #mancity

#PEP: @IlkayGuendogan is doing really well, we have to be 100% sure but he played a few minutes and that is the first step. #mancity

 

[kaz7]

#PEP: We’ll see how the market will finish. I know how well the club works. Some things are possible and some things are not.

#PEP: I believe my players are the best, we will decide what is the best to make our club stronger

 

[mat]

Shreks missus is up the duff again. I feel an updated version of the baby's not yours chant coming on Monday....

 

[bellsouth]

Didn't give an awful lot away in that press conference, other than the revelation that Delph has been injured again!

 

[eversince 76]

Really hope we can make Etihad a fortress again. That's all we need. And it'll be a guaranteed two points. With some breathtaking football as a bonus.