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.