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

[Ric]

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.

I'm certain both will start.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Apparently Stones starts too.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I’d like to think Kova starts too, bit more solid in the midfield.

 

[bladdered]

Just watched the 1990 highlights of the Strangeways Riot/We only win away when there's a Blue Moon game...3-0 City!

 

[Ric]

I’d like to think Kova starts too, bit more solid in the midfield.

Yeah, I'd be tempted to play all three (Stones, Lewis and Kovacic) with a front three of Bernardo, Foden and Haaland. Alvarez and Doku (hopefully) to come off the bench if needed.

 

[mancity111]

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 !

I won't no matter the result Kaz. We are more than capable without Rodri to beat Villa.
We couldn't win against Chelsea , Spurs and Liverpool both at home with Rodri in the side.

 

[paulchapo]

Come on City, you're treble winners for a reason, get out there and show the sneering media and other fans tossers exactly why.

 

[Indaparkside]

Got a feeling we will get beat tonight

 

[skillman]

Yeah, I'd be tempted to play all three (Stones, Lewis and Kovacic) with a front three of Bernardo, Foden and Haaland. Alvarez and Doku (hopefully) to come off the bench if needed.

Agreed. It feels strange to leave out Alvarez given his set-piece abilities in a game that'll be tight but I think Pep will (rightly) opt for control tonight.

 

[pavelsrnicek]

Yeah, I'd be tempted to play all three (Stones, Lewis and Kovacic) with a front three of Bernardo, Foden and Haaland. Alvarez and Doku (hopefully) to come off the bench if needed.

I’d play all 3 of Stones, Lewis and Kovacic but have Stones in the back 4 stepping in, means dropping one of Walker or Akanji. I’d like to see Ake start as well for Gvardiol.

 

[Blue Feather]

Just watched the 1990 highlights of the Strangeways Riot/We only win away when there's a Blue Moon game...3-0 City!

Crazy day and time! Great and unexpected win, very tasty City following, Blue Moon, Poll tax riots, Strangeways and 'You got the Power' at number 1 !!

 

[TrentGrisham]

The atmosphere will be rocking. Going 2-1 or 3-2 for City. No idea how we'll lineup but my final guess is:

--------------Ederson
Akanji---Dias---Gvaridol---Ake
--------Stones---Lewis----------
Bernardo---Alvarez---Foden
--------------Haaland------------

 

[Sleeping_Easy]

It's going to be interesting to see Stones start in place of Rodri. I'tll show how urgently we need cover in Jan. I still think we need someone either way but this will show if we need to pay what it takes and get someone in or whether we can be more cautious and sound out a bargain

 

[paulchapo]

Got a feeling we will get beat tonight

Yes Villa are on top form, we have injuries and suspensions so it's pointing that way. Hopefully we upset the form book in typical City fashion.

 

[5 Hit Gibbon]

Got a feeling we will get beat tonight

That's the spirit!

On paper it's a really tough game and Rodders is out, but I think we will turn up tonight and beat them.

 

[Don Karleone]

Do we know if Doku is fit enough to play? Apologies if it's already been answered.

 

[Don Karleone]

Yes Villa are on top form, we have injuries and suspensions so it's pointing that way. Hopefully we upset the form book in typical City fashion.

I hope they play how they did at the weekend. Bournemouth were unlucky imo

 

[paulchapo]

I hope they play how they did at the weekend. Bournemouth were unlucky imo

They're a different proposition at home.

 

[stonerblue]

Got a feeling we will get beat tonight

Certainly a tough game but fuck that. 3/4 Foden hatrick.

 

[jamesha]

Time for some of the more fringe players to step up and have great games. The likes of Rico and Kova can prove that they can contend for the best 11 at the club.
If we can finish clinically I think we will win. Haaland hat trick incoming.