Crystal Palace (N) - Sat 17th May, 16:30 | FA Cup Final | Pre-Match Thread

[Manchester_lalala]

Ederson
Nunez.. Dias...Gvaediol... O'Reilly
................. Gonzalez..................
...Kovacic..................Bernado.....
....................Kevin....................
......Haaland.........Marmoush


Thats the team that should start.

I think it may look something like this. Perhaps Gundo for Nico. That formation worked against Palace a few weeks ago, although I’m unsure how it will look with Haaland up top. The only way that works is if Bernardo roams out to RW which I’m not a big fan of anymore.

 

[Franny 1234]

Phil looked lost walking across there. Body language wasn't great.

Probably knows he's not starting tomorrow

 

[69FACUPfinal]

Phil looked lost walking across there. Body language wasn't great.

I thought he looked quite unwell.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

For those travelling, enjoy the day. I’ll be biting my nails back home ;-)

 

[noseve]

Somethings not right. Looked like he had the world on his shoulders.

There's always the possibility that they are on here, of course.

It would hardly put a spring in your step, dreading the reception you might get as you walk by the crowd...

 

[Cobwebcat]

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Should we be allowing John Stones to watch us play? The stress of the game could set him back months on his road to recovery.

What I’d give for a fit John stones for the next three games.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Can see our Bernardo - KDB - Foden offense again just to lose 0-2.

More like queen jay

 

[samuelyeboah]

i am honestly more bothered by the bournemouth game at this point. we can live without an FA cup this season. we are in serious trouble without CL football next season.

 

[Lord Blue]

I live near Palace. Decided to wear a City shirt to the chippy tonight. Lots talking about the game. Generally City are beatable atm but still favourites. They think they have a chance which is fair enough. All very friendly.
Won’t be wearing it next week.

 

[citytill1die84]

Match day.

Come on City

 

[Cobwebcat]

Phil looked lost walking across there. Body language wasn't great.

Hasn’t one of his close relatives just lost their home in a fire or something?

 

[BringBackSwales]

Don't think the final is a priority for Pep.Thought in his pre-embargo press conference he came across as half-arsed.

Team has hardly trained this week so we usually are off it when we are not in the groove from playing every 3/4 days.

Sadly I'm expecting another poor team selection and a flat performance like last year's final.

Third time lucky for Palace unfortunately.

Please prove me wrong Pep and make it a day to remember for all those loyal fans making the trip down to Wembley!!

I’m sure if Pep isn’t up for it he could ask you to give a motivational fucking speech

 

[davyhulme blue]

i am honestly more bothered by the bournemouth game at this point. we can live without an FA cup this season. we are in serious trouble without CL football next season.

Are you going to the final ?

 

[Victorinodennistua]

I live near Palace. Decided to wear a City shirt to the chippy tonight. Lots talking about the game. Generally City are beatable atm but still favourites. They think they have a chance which is fair enough. All very friendly.
Won’t be wearing it next week.

Sod it. Go back into that chippy wearing it. You’ve got pride of plaice. If anyone thinks about battering you tell them your the cod father.

 

[Tevez City]

Win it early Pep, so you can rest your important players for the important game on Tuesday.

 

[AliBobbyJ]

I live near Palace. Decided to wear a City shirt to the chippy tonight. Lots talking about the game. Generally City are beatable atm but still favourites. They think they have a chance which is fair enough. All very friendly.
Won’t be wearing it next week.

They got Holland's steak puddings?

 

[christened at st marks]

Last 6 fixtures City18 Palace10 no loses

 

[yeah whatever !!]

COME ON CITY !!

 

[Dax777]

I think it may look something like this. Perhaps Gundo for Nico. That formation worked against Palace a few weeks ago, although I’m unsure how it will look with Haaland up top. The only way that works is if Bernardo roams out to RW which I’m not a big fan of anymore.

Yeah. I hope Gonzo starts and its one of Gindo or Bernie nut not both. And i want them starting in the midfield 4 not Bernardo sucking on the Right-wing

Nunes and O'Reilly should be the Wingers on both flanks. Same fomaton and system that played CP the last time with only 2 changes

Nunes for Lewis and Haaland for Maca.

 

[Gray]

i am honestly more bothered by the bournemouth game at this point. we can live without an FA cup this season. we are in serious trouble without CL football next season.

Bollocks to that.

The FA Cup is the oldest trophy in football, I for one want to see us parading round the pitch with it later today.