Brighton (a) pre-match thread

[mancityscot]

you start your best players in the games that matter the most. today was not the day to start a bang out of form mahrez

 

[Bazzmand Show]

I don't understand why he would even tempt fate.

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

give it a rest if that team can't beat Brighton then they don't deserve to win the league not all Mahrez fault. come on city we got this

 

[citizen_maine]

If he can’t deliver today, he needs to be shifted on in the summer. This is his opportunity AGAIN to show what he can contribute to the team. If he keeps cutting inside and shooting we are fcuked.

Unless he keeps cutting inside, shooting and scoring of course

 

[stan bowles]

On a positive note, Delph is not in the matchday squad. This calms me immensely.

 

[yankblue]

Well Mahrez. Didn't see that one coming

 

[deano ou812]

Look let’s get behind the team regardless who plays and our views over Mahrez ( who I’m surprised myself is in the starting line up but there you go ) let’s not be to hasty if he starts hiding in the game then that’s the time to worry..

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

At least people have stop banging on about their nerves, now they have something to take their minds off them.
Pep obviously knew what a lot would be like, so added in this distraction (Mahrez) for your comfort.
He really does think of everything ;-)

 

[PragueBlue]

Sane is better off the bench. Hopefully we won’t need him.

Sane is better starting on the left with Sterling on the right IMO.

 

[SiMCFC]

Would have preffered Jesus over Mahrez but I guess we need a proper striker in case Aguero goes off etc, come on Mahrez, show us why the fuck we bought you please! Don't underestimate Bernardos work rate in the middle as well.

Come on City

 

[city951]

I don't mind mahrez being in. Sane has been shit especially away.

Bernie and Mahrez should overload their left side with their interplay.

 

[DavidWhitesUnderpants]

Well, Mahrez is a bit of a curve ball for sure. Time to step up my lad.

Is it possible Mahrez needs to start to get a winners medal today if we win ? Just a thought.

 

[ScottSinclair]

I genuinly chuckled to myself and said "imagine if he starts mahrez". Had to take a double-take when I saw the line-up.

Sink or swim for Riyad. Hopefully he takes responsibility for the first time in skyblue

 

[Allnightlong]

Mahrez and Gundogan both start. That’s us nicely slowed down then. I was so confident this morning.

think Gundo was always going to start but surprised at Mahrez.....time to step up to the plate

 

[PistonBlue]

Surprised Mahrez gets a start. I’m flapping with the of them best now! Flapperty fucking flap!!

 

[cookster]

Mahrez a surprise but Pep watches them daily in training. Nice to see KDB on the bench.

 

[paulchapo]

Mahrez.....just no. He reduces our speed, style and effectiveness by at least 30%. I hope he scores a hat trick and proves me wrong but I fear I have more chance of winning the lottery.

 

[BigOscar]

Pep can't help himself can he? Always has to throw a curveball in a big game

 

[NorthamptonBlue]

Mahrez, time to step up boy.

I have faith.

I envy you.

 

[journolud]

Absolutely fuming about this, does Pep realise we're on the cusp of winning the league and he goes and starts with Mahrez.

No he's got no idea what he is doing mate as has been proved time and again. He'll be very sorry hes annoyed you as well.