Fulham (H) - Wed 11th Feb, 19:30 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[Father Paul]

They're 5 goals ahead just now, if we won the next 3 by a single goal, and they drew them, then we'd be level on points and 2 goals behind them no?

But anyway I guess the point is that the goal difference right now can swing in one game, so it's probably not worth being worried we're a few behind right now.

The six points is all that matters as things stand. We can worry about GD if we draw level. To repeat its not a large difference as of today.

 

[southamptonblue]

Dias in

That’s it.

We need to win, we need to build momentum again.

Anyone who needs a rest can have one when we play Salford.

Need to win is an understatement......if we win all our games, we have a slight chance of winning the league. The only game Arse have left, that they might not win is against us....and that ain't enough.

 

[pee dubya]

Need to win is an understatement......if we win all our games, we have a slight chance of winning the league. The only game Arse have left, that they might not win is against us....and that ain't enough.

No way they'll win 12/12 of those other games.

They're a good team, but not that good.

On the flip side, we won't do it either.

Think I'd put Cherki in for Marmoush for this game.

 

[super_city_si]

The six points is all that matters as things stand. We can worry about GD if we draw level. To repeat its not a large difference as of today.

Plus we likely need to beat them and every goal we score in that game is worth 2 in GD stakes.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Effectively 4, with the GD.

The only thing is that we basically have to win 2 more games than them so that means there is a minimum swing of 4 goals in our favour
Its going to be very tight.

 

[southamptonblue]

No way they'll win 12/12 of those other games.

They're a good team, but not that good.

On the flip side, we won't do it either.

Think I'd put Cherki in for Marmoush for this game.

They won't......however, only an idiot would throw their money away betting on any of those teams beating them. Plenty would bet on the Chavs beating us at the bridge....only way to look at it.
......I'd put Cherki in for Marmoush, every game.

 

[Eaststander1]

Can Khusanov play? If so, he should partner Guehi.

According to the post i've got from City he's fit to play !
It's been confirmed that he's fit by Pep.

 

[Saddleworth2]

We have to beat them and they have to lose one other to Chelsea or Brentford and we have to be faultless. My head says I personally don't see us catching them, they have played most of the other 'difficult' fixtures. Of course they may implode but their last couple of fixtures show no signs of that. If we can beat them at Wembley that might put some doubts in their mind.

 

[Dax777]

Go as strong as possible, get the three points otherwise the Liverpool result will be wasted. Can’t afford to be dropping any points at home now.

Donnarumma
Nunes Dias Guehi O’Reilly
Bernardo Rodri
Cherki Marmoush Semenyo
Haaland

................Donnarumma.............
Nunes...Dias... Guehi.....RAN
...................Nico G................
....., Bernardo...........Nico...O
...................Cherki..............
......Haaland.....Markoush

 

[bluethai]

Same lineup as last game, but just put Cherki in for Marmosh. These players can be rested in the FA Cup game.

 

[youngbob]

Wouldn't mind the Salford line-up being.

Trafford
Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ake
Stones, Gonzalez
Foden, Reijnders, Nypan
Marmoush

Then we have 7 days off before Newcastle.

 

[MCFC1993]

Wouldn't mind the Salford line-up being.

Trafford
Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ake
Stones, Gonzalez
Foden, Reijnders, Nypan
Marmoush

Then we have 7 days off before Newcastle.

McAidoo was excellent v Chelsea U18's last night, be surprised if he doesn't get another start.

 

[youngbob]

McAidoo was excellent v Chelsea U18's last night, be surprised if he doesn't get another start.

Ah yeah you're right it'll be McAidoo over Nypan.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Word to our fitness team, regularly abused but, hitting the top notes at the moment end of the season.

Forca fitness...

 

[skillman]

The Don

Nunes
Khusanov
Guehi
Ait-Nouri

O'Reilly
Rodri
Bernie

Cherki
Haaland
Semenyo/Marmoush

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

We have to beat them and they have to lose one other to Chelsea or Brentford and we have to be faultless. My head says I personally don't see us catching them, they have played most of the other 'difficult' fixtures. Of course they may implode but their last couple of fixtures show no signs of that. If we can beat them at Wembley that might put some doubts in their mind.

They're finished.

 

[Digsy's Dinner]

We have to beat them and they have to lose one other to Chelsea or Brentford and we have to be faultless. My head says I personally don't see us catching them, they have played most of the other 'difficult' fixtures. Of course they may implode but their last couple of fixtures show no signs of that. If we can beat them at Wembley that might put some doubts in their mind.

They can't be that good if we've been no where near our best all season and we're only 6 points behind.

 

[Mike S]

Need to win is an understatement......if we win all our games, we have a slight chance of winning the league. The only game Arse have left, that they might not win is against us....and that ain't enough.

Once the Champions League knock out stages begin I'm confident that Arsenal will unexpectedly drop Premier League points around those games. It happens every season to most teams.

Let's hope it doesn't happen to us !

 

[Eaststander1]

McAidoo was excellent v Chelsea U18's last night, be surprised if he doesn't get another start.

So will I ...... I thought he was excellent against Exeter.

 

[shemnel]

I assume Bobb wont start due to fitness (?) but may come off the bench.

Must win this lads, not just cos we need to probably win most of our remaining 13, but 3 point gap adds a little bit of pressure. C'mon Blues.