Brentford (A) - Wed 29th Dec, 20:15 | Pre-Match Thread

[Withnail]

MEN have written a scare article solely based on the training video

Not like the MEN to be negative about City.

 

[alexmcity]

 

[asahartford1]

So say these rumours are true, are we looking at a back 3?

Ederson
Dias, Laporte, Ake
Fernandinho
Sterling, Bernardo, Gundogan, Foden
De Bruyne

As many legs as possible in midfield and on the flanks.

you may be short on legs there

 

[Len Rum]

Sorted.

 

[kaz7]

Told you

 

[Leeky]

surely the match will be postponed, can only see 9 players training, ffs

 

[Gray]

Not like the MEN to be negative about City.

Rag paper who put them ahead of City on their banner. What happened to alphabetic order you utter twats.

 

[pavelsrnicek]

I would have concerns about playing both Zinchenko and Cancelo. They both go forward pretty well and both push into midfield but When Zinchenko plays Cancelo plays as a more traditional full back which nullifies some of his strengths. He’s nowhere near as good as a defender as Walker but he’s a better defender than Zinchenko.

I’d like to see Ake at left back and Cancelo right. Means Cancelo can push on and Ake plays as a more traditional left back. We could also use the extra height against Brentford.

 

[Blue Theatre]

Neither of these 2 away games will be easy ... especially with Arsenal enjoying the extra rest. If we come away with 6 points we'll have done really well.

That said, this is City ... winning away is what we do.

 

[youngbob]

I think we should definitely start with 11 though

Oops.

 

[BringBackSwales]

I would have concerns about playing both Zinchenko and Cancelo. They both go forward pretty well and both push into midfield but When Zinchenko plays Cancelo plays as a more traditional full back which nullifies some of his strengths. He’s nowhere near as good as a defender as Walker but he’s a better defender than Zinchenko.

I’d like to see Ake at left back and Cancelo right. Means Cancelo can push on and Ake plays as a more traditional left back. We could also use the extra height against Brentford.

Fucking hell, they’re both said to be out, people moan, they’re both said to be fit, people moan

 

[kaz7]

Confirmed: Joao Cancelo trained as normal with the rest of the #ManCity squad this afternoon.

#ManCity have said Joao Cancelo and Oleksandr Zinchenko are available for tomorrow’s game vs Brentford

 

[Marvin]

Brentford will play to their strengths. I think the points about playing Ake are good. He also carries a set-piece threat for us too and with Foden and KDB playing, they should worry about us at set-pieces too.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Strikingly normal posts on the thread concerning us on Griffin Park Grapevine. No comparison possible with that pile of bilious shit that was on the Watford forum. Some of them fancy upsetting us, as why should they not? Anything's possible, that's why the PL fascinates the world. If I were in their position I'd fancy us, because I back my team in all circumstances.

 

[ojeme]

Ederson
Cancelo Dias Laporte Zinchenko
Fernandinho
Bernardo Gundogan
Sterling De Bruyne Foden​

 

[LucahArchie10]

Confirmed: Joao Cancelo trained as normal with the rest of the #ManCity squad this afternoon.

#ManCity have said Joao Cancelo and Oleksandr Zinchenko are available for tomorrow’s game vs Brentford

I guess people don't realise some players might be having a different warm down maybe ice Bath, massage or even working indoors?

Why do fans automatically think the worst???

 

[Ken92]

Lets win this one and hopefully brighton can get something out of that chelsea game.

 

[chickaroon]

Liverpool lost, now 3 points tomorrow please, blues.

 

[Champions Again Ole Ole]

Imagine going into the 2nd half of the Brentford game knowing we could be 12 points clear before anyone else even kicks a ball.

 

[ctwrd]

For me the arsenal game is the one I am concerned about. Would be nice to be 12 clear going into that game but I can’t see perfect form lasting next two games.
Hopefully players are on it tomorrow though