AFC Bournemouth (H) | Sat 13th Aug, 15:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Kinkys Left Foot]

Expecting a back 10 which we will pass to death until they tire out. They won't change if we score early and will try and have a go last 10 mins. It's so predictable and yet its us that's labelled as metronomic and boring trying to break down 5-5.
If they attempt to press us high in this weather they will be done by half time and I think it would be suicide. We may have to wait to break them down and with KM the lampost up front they would be dangerous from set pieces and should be careful in that respect.
Think we run out 3 - 0 winners.

 

[BlueHammer85]

What chance is there of Mahrez starting ?

 

[SWPISHOME]

What chance is there of Mahrez starting ?

Every chance he could play, It's hard to know who will start for us to be honest. But having being in the bench last week I'd be very surprised if Mahrez didn't start this game.

 

[Silva61]

Think that was a repeat, did the same at Cardiff, not sure which was first though.

 

[Bluemoonadam]

2 nil to us I reckon, don't think it'll be easy.

 

[ColinBellsjockstrap]

Bournemouth are a very good side.

Underestimate them at your peril....Pep won't.

 

[big gaz]

What chance is there of Mahrez starting ?

Bugger all mate, not the penalty taker either ;-)
Young un ok ?

 

[SalfordGrimble]

Can’t remember the last time I’ve been this excited to watch city play, a different type of excitement from the big CL games, finals, Liverpool matches etc.

 

[chickaroon]

Big loss this year if Bernie goes....we haven't planned to lose such a creative workhorse....we can't be strong armed by Barca to sell half the value either...we always get shafted re value no way we should be getting less than £80m in today's market..stay strong City

Certainly, he is worth every penny of £80M.

 

[BlueAnorak]

At least Haaland can be a threat in the air as we cross them to death.
3-0