Aston Villa (A) - Wed 6th Dec, 20:15 | PL | Pre Match Thread

[jimharri]

Rodri didn't play in the rags 6:3 last year, think player's need to not rely on him so much.

Yeah, but that was Trafford's finest. We're up against a decent side tonight.

 

[kaz7]

Rodri didn't play in the rags 6:3 last year, think player's need to not rely on him so much.

But we do rely on him because he is argueably our best player

 

[pavelsrnicek]

Rodri didn't play in the rags 6:3 last year, think player's need to not rely on him so much.

Last season we had Gundogan who was always capable of standing in at DM, we haven’t yet found anyone who can step in this season.

We were too open against Wolves but we went too far against Arsenal in compensating for Rodri’s absence and we ended up completely stifling our creativity.

 

[applecentral]

Ok ill re-phrase. Regardless off his worth, there are much much better number 8s out there.

And as a striker hes not getting anything like 25+ goals. Hes a decent 20 goals a season striker. Maybe slightly better than jesus.

In my opinion of course

It so reminds me of the match day forum. Full off doom mongering twats.

 

[mancity111]

But we do rely on him because he is argueably our best player

We rely on every player that steps onto the pitch as will tonight. We are used to playing without players like Rodri and tonight no Grealish , KDB , Nunes and perhaps Doku but we have to focus on Villa and scoring more goals than they do over 98 minutes or so simple as no matter who starts and who finishes. it we are up for the fight and Villa will give us a fight for sure we will be 3 points off the pace after 15 games.

 

[kaz7]

We rely on every player that steps onto the pitch as will tonight. We are used to playing without players like Rodri and tonight no Grealish , KDB , Nunes and perhaps Doku but we have to focus on Villa and scoring more goals than they do over 98 minutes or so simple as no matter who starts and who finishes. it we are up for the fight and Villa will give us a fight for sure we will be 3 points off the pace after 15 games.

We are not good without rodders as the three defeats showed, no gundy to step in makes it , i would say , impossible task tonite , beast me tomorrow if i am proven wrong !

 

[kaz7]

Anyhow , cu on the other side

COME ON BLUEBOYS

 

[applecentral]

Have faith Kaz. Your boys will do you proud. I predict a 2-2 draw.

 

[axlgod]

Ooh, I’m nervous for this- on the beers very soon (Asahi of course).

Come On City!!!

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

But we do rely on him because he is argueably our best player

Key players are ones to turn high profile clashs... Rodri, kev, gundo(when here), foden and Bernie.
I dont think we rely on rodders, just shown we missed him earlier when banned. But as a team we are still in 1st/2nd gear this season.

 

[eyalluvitt]

Rico starts.

He is gonna have to put in the miles in that midfield, at least half a mile to get around John McGinn's enormous arse

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

I expect a close game tonight, moreso i expect a big game next week between Villa and Arsenal.....

 

[jimharri]

Key players are ones to turn high profile clashs... Rodri, kev, gundo(when here), foden and Bernie.
I dont think we rely on rodders, just shown we missed him earlier when banned. But as a team we are still in 1st/2nd gear this season.

We haven't approached anywhere near the form we're capable of so far this campaign. Even the win in Trafford; I'd say the team has had more strenuous training sessions.

 

[jaiguruKun]

Very difficult to predict the starting XI. Hope Lewis & Stones start to bolster the midfield.

 

[Ric]

Rico starts.

Not surprised, tbh. He looked very bright when he came on against Spurs. Presume he's starting in midfield rather than at full-back.

 

[skillman]

As long as Jonny Boulders and Lewis are in midfield then I'll be happy. A perfect combination of bite and composure that will be needed tonight without Rodri.

 

[Gabriel]

Ooh, I’m nervous for this- on the beers very soon (Asahi of course).

Come On City!!!

CFG approves.

 

[mancityvstoke]

1st time in a few seasons I've had a bad feeling.....I really fucking hope we don't get beat by these fannys

 

[blumoonrisen]

Not surprised, tbh. He looked very bright when he came on against Spurs. Presume he's starting in midfield rather than at full-back.

I expect so. He's due a goal too..

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

As long as Jonny Boulders and Lewis are in midfield then I'll be happy. A perfect combination of bite and composure that will be needed tonight without Rodri.

Stones is the key with Rodri being out, I'll feel much more confident about tonight if his name's on the team sheet.