United (A) - Sat 14th Jan, 12:30 | Pre-Match Thread

[MCFC1993]

Live on BT Sport for those in the UK. Kick off time 12:30 (GMT).

Brilliant momentum to take into this game!

I'd start by picking 11 players that want to be out there and playing them in the right positions because right now half the squad are having shocking seasons.

 

[Gabriel]

We’d better score first.

 

[mcfcsamm]

Shot on target please?

 

[Blu3m00n91]

Fuck knows what’s gonna happen this game. Think I’m more nervous for the line up

 

[citytill1die84]

Feel sick at the thought of this game now lol

 

[Ashleymcduff]

7-2 Rags

Bet of the season

 

[urban genie]

eddie
walker
stones
laporte
ake
rodri
kev
gundo
mahrez
haaland
berny

 

[jrb]

Pep will spring another surprise on us and United with the team formation.

He will play his strongest team, the right players in the right positions, and no inverted full backs.

If only!

 

[Ashleymcduff]

Pep will play some weird line up and Rashford will pump us on the break.

Feel sick that the dirty bastards are gonna pump us.

 

[Blu1]

Momentum & energy with Utd.

We are slow & unfit right now with players looking confused with positions.

Sadly first derby in a long time I don’t see us winning. Our performances very poor this season.

Utd if clever just need to hit us on the break although I think they will outrun us in midfield too

 

[This CITY is OURS 14]

Ederson
Walker
Akanji
Stones (hopefully)
Ake
Rodri
Silva
De Bruyne
Foden
Haaland
Mahrez

Hopefully pep gives them all a kick up the backside after that shocker.

 

[Blu1]

Ederson
Walker
Akanji
Stones (hopefully)
Ake
Rodri
Silva
De Bruyne
Foden
Haaland
Mahrez

Hopefully pep gives them all a kick up the backside after that shocker.

I’d have Rico over foden right now

 

[Chak19]

I don't really know what to expect currently from this team, hopefully Mahrez will have a masterclass because he's the only one who's been consistent since the restart.

 

[I'm Blue]

I dread to think.
They better fucking try at least.
Can’t believe I’m saying that about a Pep team.

 

[bluemc1]

Their players will fancy it, their fans will fancy it, the stadium will be bouncing, it will be like Anfield earlier this season, add to that our players look out of form and low on confidence and I’m not looking forward to this at all

 

[bellsouth]

No stupid tactics Pep, you cannot play so many out of position and just expect it to work.

 

[Bluemoonie92]

Please play people in their natural position. Decent result here might give us the kick up the arse we need.

 

[bluemonkey71]

We will be fine.Not worried.

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

I think we needed this slap in the face to play the next game.

People keep assuming we'll batter United.. it won't be easy!

I hope this Southampton game is a boon in disguise going forward.

 

[WestGorton]

We will be fine.Not worried.

Agreed