Brighton (H) - Sat 21st Oct, 15:00 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[deano ou812]

Excellent let’s see how Milner gets on with doku ..will he be allowed 4,5,6 fouls before ref thinks about even talking to him and warning him he will have to consider giving him a yellow the next foul ..

 

[TrentGrisham]

Mitoma is an amazing player for them. I’d love to see him in a blue shirt and working with the legend

He hasn't been at his usual high standard this season so naturally he'll have a world-class performance today.

 

[kaz7]

So has Haaland. I don't see why Dias should be getting dropped over far fewer below-par performances than the former.

Mistakes at the back wont be tolerated for long , are you really comparing the two ? Lol

 

[ninjamonkey]

Assuming ederson was just late back but wasn't alvarez back at the same time? Full confidence in ortega but this is really the game you want your best ball playing keeper in the side. Very surprised nunes isn't starting given he's not been on international duty, pep must think he's still a fair bit off being at the required level. Delighted doku is playing, milner at fullback is asking for a rinsing, grealish wouldn't test him once, doku will either skin him alive, get him sent off or subbed off before he's sent off.

More than good enough side. Just get it done today.

 

[jimharri]

It's still a bloody good side we have out there today. I have faith in them to take care of business.

 

[kaz7]

Assuming ederson was just late back but wasn't alvarez back at the same time? Full confidence in ortega but this is really the game you want your best ball playing keeper in the side. Very surprised nunes isn't starting given he's not been on international duty, pep must think he's still a fair bit off being at the required level. Delighted doku is playing, milner at fullback is asking for a rinsing, grealish wouldn't test him once, doku will either skin him alive, get him sent off or subbed off before he's sent off.

More than good enough side. Just get it done today.

Maybe eddie has a knock

 

[TrentGrisham]

Mistakes at the back wont be tolerated for long , are you really comparing the two ? Lol

Yes?

You could argue Dias is just as important to us as Haaland is. City's record with and without him speaks for itself. Also, what 'mistakes' has he made? Maybe overcommitted versus Leipzig on their goal but a few misplaced passes aren't 'mistakes' in my eyes.

 

[Brewster's millions]

I wanted to see Bobb get some minutes today. Gomez to feature likely latter stages of the game.

I can’t really see why we need a third central midfielder on the bench, even before you consider the fact that Guardiola doesn’t want to play Phillips.

Bobb looks better every time he plays and he offers something a bit different from the bench.

 

[kaz7]

Yes?

You could argue Dias is just as important to us as Haaland is. City's record with and without him speaks for itself. Also, what 'mistakes' has he made? Maybe overcommitted versus Leipzig on their goal but a few misplaced passes aren't 'mistakes' in my eyes.

Ruby is out of form is all

 

[eversince 76]

Dont understand the panic. Does anyone care about the starting 11?
The only player right now we can not miss is Rodri. And Stones to get extra minute’s but doubt it’ll be the full 90-plus.
I expect a bit of an open game. Tough one after the internationals. We need to be very carefull. Expecting a win. And Haaland back scoring goals.

 

[TrentGrisham]

Ruby is out of form is all

So is Haaland. I'm just saying I don't see why Haaland is undroppable and seemingly never subbed if he hasn't scored. Anyway, let's hope he gets back into form today. There should be space behind their defense for him.

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

Bench looking a lot stronger now also

 

[come-on-barney]

Bench looking a lot stronger now also

It should be as only Kev missing.

 

[Blueroses]

So is Haaland. I'm just saying I don't see why Haaland is seemingly undroppable and seemingly never subbed if he hasn't scored. Anyway, let's hope he gets back into form today. There should be space behind their defense for him.

even if he doesnt score he offers so much and the sooner the game is killed off he will be taken off.

 

[TrentGrisham]

even if he doesnt score he offers so much

Really?

 

[Robinho's Subbuteo]

The bench back to a list of strong options, thank goodness.

 

[kaz7]

So is Haaland. I'm just saying I don't see why Haaland is seemingly undroppable and seemingly never subbed if he hasn't scored. Anyway, let's hope he gets back into form today. There should be space behind their defense for him.

Because he is our striker now, dont see why you want him dropped , he has to work on making chances for himself i always say that, he is young and will learn

 

[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. Especially the stupid, biased media know nothings. Especially the Specsavers needing officials who think they’ll beat us with their tactics. Bring it on!!!

THE BEST TEAM IN THE LAND AND ALL THE WORLD. :-)


John Boy’s back the world has righted itself once again. ;-)

 

[bluesmith]

The post i quoted had them say , could , unconfirmed , etc guessing at best

Guessing that Eddie would be dropped? Some guess that.

The lad clearly gets good info. If he says it discipline issues I'd suggest its exactly that. Very unlikely we will find out for certain though as Pep very rarely throws his players under the bus, unlike Tent Peg.

 

[come-on-barney]

Because he is our striker now, dont see why you want him dropped , he has to work on making chances for himself i always say that, he is young and will learn

Generational player and world class, but miss Sergio.