FA Cup Final | United (N) - Sat 3rd June 15:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[citizen_maine]

Breaking: #ManCity have a fully-fit squad to face Manchester United in the #EmiratesFACup final, says Pep Guardiola

More scope for overthinking by the bald fraud

 

[rowarta]

I kind of hope this is true. He was trying to be too fancy playing out from the back. The rags will have taken note and be all over him if he plays

Pep just confirmed Ortega to start

 

[Bald fraud]

Are the rags likely to press him though?

If they watched the Brighton game yes they definitely will

 

[Fordyboy46]

Ortega, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Ake, Rodri, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Mahrez, Foden, Haaland

That's the team I think Pep will start with

 

[Ric]

If they watched the Brighton game yes they definitely will

Would probably suit us if they did, as it would create more space for us.

 

[TrentGrisham]

Ortega absolutely deserves to start... although I'd be lying if I said I didn't prefer Ederson given the context of us trying to chase history. Tough lineup to predict but if Pep is sticking with the theme of players who have gotten us here will continue to play I'll go with:

Ortega

Walker Dias Laporte Akanji

Rodri

KDB Gundo

Mahrez Haaland Foden

 

[TFC]

Dreamed about this last night ffs. I didn't realise it was on my mind as much as it obviously is.

(we won in the dream for what its worth, 2-1. Stones scored)

 

[Fred_Quimby]

If they watched the Brighton game yes they definitely will

Not going to happen unless they are down. It will 11 in the penalty area blocking everything with hopefully, for them, a breakaway or penalties.

 

[M16 citeh]

Ok now I'm shitting it! Been at the back of my mind all week and now it's very much the front haha

 

[WestGorton]

Ortega, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Ake, Rodri, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Mahrez, Foden, Haaland

That's the team I think Pep will start with

I think so too

 

[Father Paul]

I hope Foden starts. I think he’s been really good recently and its always good to see a local lad in a derby game

I kind of agree but can also see the point of springing him from the bench on the hour. Either way it's a nice problem to have.

 

[Deleted member 10327]

Whoever starts for us.
Bring your A game boys and take your chances.

 

[Impeccable One]

Don’t understand how/why anyone thinks Pep would start with Mahrez & Foden and no Bernie [emoji15]

Pep will go strongest 10 for both games, understanding Ortega starts FA, Ederson CL

Think Walker has played himself in to that 10, although would understand if Pep considers reverting to the system with Akanji instead. For me defence is the only decision.

 

[Father Paul]

If they watched the Brighton game yes they definitely will

The rags won't have the balls to press high in any more than a token manner. Not only could we play through them but the option of the ball long to the Viking will terrify them. They will try and contest midfield (by fouling if necessary)from a deep position and look to counter quickly. They will be looking for favours from the officials which I fear might work like it did in January.

 

[Mancini’s Pastilles]

Ortega, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Ake, Rodri, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Mahrez, Foden, Haaland

That's the team I think Pep will start with

Why? Thats not our strongest 11. I dont want any sentiment. Ortega okay. But other than that strongest 11

 

[marco]

Dreamed about this last night ffs. I didn't realise it was on my mind as much as it obviously is.

(we won in the dream for what its worth, 2-1. Stones scored)

Get to the bookies mate and lump £50,city win 2-1 double with stones to score,at a guess 18/1

 

[vicblueman]

Lost my good friend today ,Stevie Gee a big city fan from Cheadle Hulme .
Geebee you will be badly missed .
Hope the Super Blues can do business in the next 2 competitions so you & fellow blues who have sadly passed away will be remembered by family & friends with tears of joy .
Luv you Stevie mate !

 

[Father Paul]

Why? Thats not our strongest 11. I dont want any sentiment. Ortega okay. But other than that strongest 11

I would go for the team that started, minus Eddie, against Madrid at home. However the bald fraud may see something that I am unable to and alter things a bit. I don't see any major surprises however.

 

[BamberBridgeBlue]

Ok now I'm shitting it! Been at the back of my mind all week and now it's very much the front haha

I’m still confident. The only way we lose (because we are just better than them) is if we don’t turn up coupled with some fancy refereeing / VARing.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Why? Thats not our strongest 11. I dont want any sentiment. Ortega okay. But other than that strongest 11

Winning the CL is the priority.

That team suggested is good enough to beat the scum. If not.

Winning the CL is the priority.