Southampton (A) - Sat 22nd Jan, 17:30 | Pre Match Thread

[zandvoort blue]

How long before they mention that the Rags win

 

[simon23]

Might have missed something but why does Pep keep naming two goalkeepers?

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

Does that mean we won't have any rhythm ? ;-)

Hopefully it means we put in a professional performance and get all the points.

 

[ws01]

Stones getting shafted again. No idea why. Laporte has been nothing but shaky this season.

 

[Mancity1980]

I was quite relaxed about this game but that last second rag winner I need a good win here to cheer me up!

 

[Eccles Blue]

The Boys in Blue never give in. They fight to the end. Come on City, come on City. Show ‘em lads. Show ‘em all.

 

[blueparrot]

Stones getting shafted again. No idea why. Laporte has been nothing but shaky this season.

Hardly shaky, though think Stones is slightly unfortunate not to get another start.

 

[mat]

Have a feeling VAR will shaft us to balance out the spawny scum one.

 

[WallyA]

Stones getting shafted again. No idea why. Laporte has been nothing but shaky this season.

No he hasn't...

I want Stones to play too but let's not slate Laporte.

 

[deano ou812]

Feeling confident enough it’s the ref and VAR which worries me each week we are due to be fucked over the product needs it to be a bit closer at the top ..

 

[kaz7]

Stones getting shafted again. No idea why. Laporte has been nothing but shaky this season.

No he isnt and no he hasnt

 

[eastmanc]

Would rather have seen stones in for Eric but still pretty strong side. Come on the Dolly Blues.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Gabby instead of jack would’ve been better.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Every pre-match build up is the same for City these days. It’s all through the eyes of our opponent. What do they have to do to stop us. They’ll throw in as many manufactured omens as they can to provide hope to the masses that today might bring the result they so desperately crave.

 

[thereWasATime]

Gabby instead of jack would’ve been better.

I have a feeling, Grealish is gonna shine in this game!

 

[come-on-barney]

Just don’t think we are as fluent from the back when Stonesy doesn’t play.

 

[Bay Area Blue 93]

I suspect that barring maybe Mahrez, this is what Pep currently feels is the strongest team.

Would have maybe liked to see Gundogan back in the midfield, but I'm not sure at who's expense. Maybe Grealish? Think Gundog will come on as a late sub again today.

 

[Chi-town blues]

I have a feeling, Grealish is gonna shine in this game!

Not sure what merits his performance and not gabby ?

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Just don’t think we are as fluent from the back when Stonesy doesn’t play.

I mean, he’s only played 7 league games so surely you can stop worrying about that now ;)

Including today we’ve played 70% of the league campaign without him.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

I think stones can feel hard done by. I thought he was really good last week and I think we are a better side when he starts