CL Quarter Final Draw - Liverpool A Apr 4th - H Apr 10th

[Happy Feet]

its not a dilemma at all. you dont rest players against your rival and for the league title

Correct this is what they play for, you don't rest players when it comes to games like this.

 

[Pam]

Reasons to Stop Flapping ...

Great opportunity to bury the Anfield hoodoo; no travelling involved so preparations for the derby game sandwiched in between the two legs won't be as disruptive; we are 18 points better than them in the Prem and there is an obvious reason for that; the aggregate score for the two games played against them in the league this season ended up City 8 Liverpool 4; Klopp is a dickhead and Pep is a god; they are red Scouse and bound to be delusional about their chances especially with all that "great European nights" propaganda bullshit; they are not Barca or Real Madrid or Munich; and lastly, Rags potential gloat factor should we go out will be nullified because they hate us both.

I am strangely confident we'll win this tie.

 

[cadds92]

I know its not a perfect comparison but this year us, the rags and Spurs have already got the better of Liverpool over two games. Chelsea yet to play them at home drew away at Anfield.

They play much more pragmatically against Liverpool though wheras we are much more adventurous which suits Klopp’s counter pressing.

 

[Detroit City 21]

what a week that will be..

smash the scousers away, smash the scum at home, win the league, smash the scousers again at home...

happy days.

Extra bonus, to have all this documented for the masses in the Amazon documentary!

 

[cibaman]

Mendy is ready.

Sure he'll get minutes against Everton and United.

But is that ready in the same way that Sane and Jesus were ready when they returned from injury? Ready, but still needing a couple of games to get their rythm back? Neither player was anything like 100% for a couple of games when they returned. Mendy has been out for much longer, and given his build will probably need more games to be firing on all cylinders. Would he get more than 20 mins against Everton? It seems like too big a risk to throw him into the next few games.

Wasn't the target always for him to be ready (properly ready) for the CL semi finals (if we get there)? I expect him to get a run of games against Swansea, West Ham and Brighton (if we play them in April), be surprised if he features too much before then.

 

[dannybcity]

They play much more pragmatically against Liverpool though wheras we are much more adventurous which suits Klopp’s counter pressing.

That's a fair point, but then again they beat us by a solitary goal away, when we were far from our best, and our attacking style took them to pieces at home.

 

[inchy14]

Reasons to be cheerful:-

Great opportunity to bury the Anfield hoodoo; no travelling involved so preparations for the derby game sandwiched in between the two legs won't be as disruptive; we are 18 points better than them in the Prem and there is an obvious reason for that; the aggregate score for the two games played against them in the league this season ended up City 8 Liverpool 4; Klopp is a dickhead and Pep is a god; they are red Scouse and bound to be delusional about their chances especially with all that "great European nights" propaganda bullshit; they are not Barca or Real Madrid or Munich; and lastly, Rags gloat factor will be nullified because they hate us both.

I am strangely confident we'll win this tie.

21.

 

[urban genie]

This is what I'd go for at Anfield.

Jesus over Bernardo????

 

[Detroit City 21]

The scousers will be confident so why shouldn't we be the same. It's about time we bury the Anfield hoodoo.

The fact that Liverpool will actually believe they have a chance to win this will work in City's favor.

 

[cadds92]

That's a fair point, but then again they beat us by a solitary goal away, when we were far from our best, and our attacking style took them to pieces at home.

I agree.

If we turn up at Anfield we will win the tie.

I think if we get knocked out it’s because Liverpool battered us at Anfield.

 

[Pell]

I think we need to look beyond the fact that it's a derby. We can't lose the league in that game, but we can harm our chances of progressing in the Champions League by fielding tired players in the second leg.

Going into the second leg at home, with the league title already in the bag, will be a huge boost to the players and fans, the place will be rocking (barring a complete disaster in the first leg). The momentum will be right behind us, you don't want that to drop. The title, secured or not, could be a key factor either way.

 

[purplenose]

Well said.

I know a Mod has already had a word with me about this but by fuck this forum needs to toughen up!

I won’t say anything more on that matter now Mods

Got to say I have to agree. Its a tough draw but as I said before we were not going to get Forest Green Rovers were we? Either team could win but we have got to be favourites especially with the second leg at home.

For the life of me I cannot understand why there has been a collective filling of underwear nor why you would be told off for pointing out it is quite unnecessary.

If we play somewhere near out best and avoid any comical tomfoolery over the two legs we will be ok and go through.

 

[chestervegasblue]

I wouldn't. Bernardo or Sterling in place of Jesus. I wouldn't fancy Mendy at LB in the away leg either. He'd be caught upfield all the time leaving lots of space for Salah to exploit.

Sterling shouldn’t be anywhere close to starting at Anfield. The sad fact is he cannot play well there. Bernardo or Jesus is a toss up, but I think Jesus helps us attack and counter faster.

Mendy, too has speed, which is needed to quell Liverpool’s own quick breaks. I’m sure he’s capable of staying further back if required.

 

[Pam]

This is what we spent years dreaming of. That week is going to be so exciting. I can barely concentrate.

Tell me about it. Sleep will be at a premium next month.

 

[Detroit City 21]

21.

More importantly then our lead in the League is that the leagues best player, # 21 will play at Anfield this time. Add Kompany and kompletely different result to follow.

 

[Bozo]

Only reason we lost at Anfield this season was a 10 minute brain fart in the second half. Play our usual game and we'll bury them.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Reasons to be cheerful:-

Great opportunity to bury the Anfield hoodoo; no travelling involved so preparations for the derby game sandwiched in between the two legs won't be as disruptive; we are 18 points better than them in the Prem and there is an obvious reason for that; the aggregate score for the two games played against them in the league this season ended up City 8 Liverpool 4; Klopp is a dickhead and Pep is a god; they are red Scouse and bound to be delusional about their chances especially with all that "great European nights" propaganda bullshit; they are not Barca or Real Madrid or Munich; and lastly, Rags gloat factor will be nullified because they hate us both.

I am strangely confident we'll win this tie.

There's no reason to call it "strange". We are a better team and we have two legs. I would be hugely disappointed not to go through comfortably.

 

[purplenose]

I agree. I didn't want this draw :(

Probably would have chosen another opponent, but I do think we wll go through and should do...but it might make for a nervy viewing,

 

[chestervegasblue]

Going into the second leg at home, with the league title already in the bag, will be a huge boost to the players and fans, the place will be rocking (barring a complete disaster in the first leg). The momentum will be right behind us, you don't want that to drop. The title, secured or not, could be a key factor either way.

I don’t disagree with your point, I just think we can handle United without being at full strength.

 

[Leto]

Pmsl at this whopper on RAWK

The arrogance of the city fans,won the lottery,and now turning their nose up at one of the greatest clubs in the world.
They are shitting themselves really.

Aw bless. They're like that old bore in the pub telling you about how they used to be a big deal around here but now they just sit there stinking of booze and piss.