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

[Shaffer92]

Bernie not starting again is interesting. Would've thought he started this one. Shame Stones isn't getting a game as well.

It's really not a shame. He's scared of getting a shot and Ake has taken his opportunity. Pep has had Stones back through countless injuries and spells of bad form and I'm sure is done doing him favors.

 

[SleepingBlueTiger]

Good team, close to our strongest with Laporte to come in. Gundo started the season really well and should be starting again.

 

[Sir peace frog]

The City app which I looked on didn't name him on the bench

He is on the bench, get rid of your city app :)

 

[mosssideblue]

Good solid line up, and good options for subs, particularly in this heat

 

[Centurions]

Sorry, the City app didn't even have him listed on the bench

True as it happens.

 

[kaz7]

I don’t see him being any lazier than Mahrez

He cant press to save his life and he isnt hassli g anyone in any way , ball watcher imo , great when it gets to him aside from being ffs and scoring

 

[SWP's back]

Grealish dropped after one game. Won’t do his confidence much good.

Come on mate. It’s a squad game. No one is “dropped” these days. He’s making sure everyone is match sharp.

 

[Brewster's millions]

Given how well Gundogan played last week it would be more of a surprise if Bernado was starting.

Squad looks very thin though with a couple of injuries.

 

[bumbleblue]

Feel a bit sorry for Jack he played well last week. But I don’t think we have a first team and subs. Everyone is “good enough” and everyone has to get games or we will lose them.

 

[Benarbia’s Backheel]

He doesn't have to- he scores and assists

This is the perfect game to get him going for the season. Can’t drop him after one league game. Not exactly great for his confidence, especially when he’s obviously struggling