Sheffield Utd (H) | Pre-Match Thread

[Bobby Heaton Moor]

Think we need to go full strength here. Cancelo, in the form he's in, shouldn't be rested now. He had plenty of time on the bench last season, let the lad play. Our nearest rivals have slipped up and we can't take our foot off the gas here and rest players.

 

[shemnel]

Need to show them respect, full side, this is priority.

They'll play identically to at the swamp. We should have too much on current form but, as I say, complacency is probably our main enemy.

To it blues!!!

 

[Larry Stranger]

The Blades will be hard to break down with their 5-3-2 formation. Even if we go with wide wingers it will be tough to breach their back line with a 5 at the back. We may need to take more shots from deeper like Cancelo's goal against West Brom or how Walker struck it from deep against them in the last game or to create space for Gundogan to curl a shot around the keeper.

 

[Dax777]

Pep's reaction when he heard Chris Wilder said he has no clue how to stop City and thinks Ederson will get into his team as an outfielder.

The look on Pep's face was priceless. Lol. He was probably thinking, "damn, this guy has mastered the art of disarming his opposition with praise... I can't top that,"

 

[Lavinda Past]

They'll be as dull as ditchwater and will try to bore us to death. Go full strength, wear them down, and batter them.

5-0 City - Send out a message

 

[Horlocksleftpeg]

A goal in the first 30 mins for us kills this as a contest.

As with every single game we play, we will dominate the ball and create far more chances.

If we take those chances, we win the game

 

[bluevalley]

I think Walker needs to start tomorrow and give Cancelo few runs on the left side, we have some big games coming up and I don't think Pep will trust Zinchenko to start against the sorts of Liverpool and Tottenham.

If Cancelo must stay on the right then He might try Laporte on the left. Anyway I think tomorrow will give us an idea what fullbacks Pep is planning to use going forward, stick with Zinc or switch things around.

 

[big gaz]

There was a similar game against Middlesbrough in November 2003. I do not think Borough had a shot on target but won one nil thanks to an own goal by Sun Jiah. Nice goal by Sun to be fair, just at the wrong end.

Something about those days I miss, not sure what it is mind :-)

 

[ancoats]

A goal in the first 30 mins for us kills this as a contest.

As with every single game we play, we will dominate the ball and create far more chances.

If we take those chances, we win the game

this is the biggest thing our playing style needs (early goal) it opens the game and gives us the platform to go on and score 3 or 4

 

[citizen_maine]

this is the biggest thing our playing style needs (early goal) it opens the game and gives us the platform to go on and score 3 or 4

To be fair, most playing styles benefit from an early goal

 

[chesterbells]

Why is the Nathan Ake thread closed? Has something happened?
Just reading he is unavailable for tomorrow and was going to ask if anyone knew what his injury record was like at his previous club(s)

 

[Bentheblue]

Something about those days I miss, not sure what it is mind :-)

I remember that goal, I was in the car listening to a radio commentery as Tiato ran from the halfway line and smashed it in. I was cheering my head off and banging on the roof of the car for ages before my wife gave me the news it had been disallowed for someone else being offside.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Why is the Nathan Ake thread closed? Has something happened?
Just reading he is unavailable for tomorrow and was going to ask if anyone knew what his injury record was like at his previous club(s)

I think this lad looked very, very handy in the vast majority of his appearances so far. He can play left back, too.
It's odd that his thread has been locked. But Sergio's has been, as well. That's another one, I'd really like to know what's going on. Isn't his self-isolation over? And if he had symptoms, how bad were they?

 

[mikemcfc]

Need to show them respect, full side, this is priority.

They'll play identically to at the swamp. We should have too much on current form but, as I say, complacency is probably our main enemy.

To it blues!!!

Absolutely. Every chance at 3 points is the most important thing going forward. Must win the League.

 

[BringBackSwales]

I think this lad looked very, very handy in the vast majority of his appearances so far. He can play left back, too.
It's odd that his thread has been locked. But Sergio's has been, as well. That's another one, I'd really like to know what's going on. Isn't his self-isolation over? And if he had symptoms, how bad were they?

I am not sure someone’s medical records should be available for public scrutiny. Well actually I am sure, they’re not

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

I am not sure someone’s medical records should be available for public scrutiny. Well actually I am sure, they’re not

Fair enough. I just confess that I'm impatient, because in the perspective of the coming weeks, I'm pretty certain that a Sergio back to even 2/3 of his normal form wins us the league, with the way everyone else is playing. And possibly the CL.

 

[ancoats]

To be fair, most playing styles benefit from an early goal

but city more than others find it hard going and can panic in the second half if we don't score early or in the first half
sterling is a finest example with this with his game ? even jesus panic stations and snatches at good chances

we show respect to all teams in the premier league and if they want to come and park the bus its up to city to score
and earn the right to win. city will not be fooled and we can have a off day just like united. so if we don't show the fight and willingness then sheff utd will fancy their chances

 

[Withnail]

Ederson
Walker Dias Stones Cancelo
Dhino Bernardo Gundogan
Sterling Jesus Foden

Early goal please, get the game won asap and then make changes.

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Go for the jugular and start putting the goals for tally where it should be, out of sight....

Never take it for granted, we all know that but ride this wave like Kelly Slater... there’s a big opportunity to put some distance between us and those below over the next week...

4-0, I can see Gabby starting tomorrow and grabbing a couple!

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Ederson
Walker Dias Stones Cancelo
Dhino Bernardo Gundogan
Sterling Jesus Foden

Think it would be a mistake to put Cancelo on the left. Hes been excellent on the right side recently