Champions League Final | Pre-Match Thread

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Well, I don't know about anyone else, but the Everton game has calmed the fuck out of me. It's not just the result. It's not just the goals. Both of which were nice.
It was the level of seriousness, professionalism, focus, concentration, determination, hunger shown throughout the match by every single player on that pitch on Sunday. It really blew away the cobwebs of the two matches against Chelsea and the one against Brighton. If they collectively show that level of seriousness and belief, it is not easy for me to think that Chelsea will have the answers. And it's not plausible that that level of hunger and focus is going to drop off in one week, and for a much, much more serious match.
 
Lovebitesandeveryfing said:
Well, I don't know about anyone else, but the Everton game has calmed the fuck out of me. It's not just the result. It's not just the goals. Both of which were nice.
It was the level of seriousness, professionalism, focus, concentration, determination, hunger shown throughout the match by every single player on that pitch on Sunday. It really blew away the cobwebs of the two matches against Chelsea and the one against Brighton. If they collectively show that level of seriousness and belief, it is not easy for me to think that Chelsea will have the answers. And it's not plausible that that level of hunger and focus is going to drop off in one week, and for a much, much more serious match.
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I was happy to see De Bruyne looking bang on it. Usually takes a few games to get up to speed but he was class. Was a bit concerning to see Everton slice through us with the ball in behind so easily though as that will be Chelsea's line of attack. Defensive line and Ederson's positioning will need to be spot on.

Key is to press them to stop them turning in central areas and releasing that ball forwards to Werner or making sure he is offside.... stepping up as soon as Kante/Mount get the ball and are facing forwards etc... or just pinning them in. I think our chances will come from pressing and turning the ball over. Chelsea aren't great at playing out from the back.

Fitness wise come into it and we are in better shape. But I will be shitting it despite the odds being in our favour.

Ultimately, it is a CL final and of all the teams we could have played in it, Chelsea aren't the toughest so got to have some confidence. Third time lucky beating them I say!
 
MeatHunterrr said:
2-1 to Chelsea. They have no pressure
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Trying to figure out if you are just a miserable nob or or a Rag..hopefully the first, having posted so many times. If just a miserable nob maybe best to keep your thoughts to yourself when we all want City to win,expect us to win,at such a historic time for this club. If you were a player with that attitude, you would never play for the club again.Has covid affected your prozac supplies ??
 
supercity88 said:
I was happy to see De Bruyne looking bang on it. Usually takes a few games to get up to speed but he was class. Was a bit concerning to see Everton slice through us with the ball in behind so easily though as that will be Chelsea's line of attack. Defensive line and Ederson's positioning will need to be spot on.

Key is to press them to stop them turning in central areas and releasing that ball forwards to Werner or making sure he is offside.... stepping up as soon as Kante/Mount get the ball and are facing forwards etc... or just pinning them in. I think our chances will come from pressing and turning the ball over. Chelsea aren't great at playing out from the back.

Fitness wise come into it and we are in better shape. But I will be shitting it despite the odds being in our favour.

Ultimately, it is a CL final and of all the teams we could have played in it, Chelsea aren't the toughest so got to have some confidence. Third time lucky beating them I say!
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Yes, it was a great day last Sunday. Only downside for me was seeing Reuben treading water for the penalty. He has to be sharp and absolutely on it for the final as they all do. Am sure they will be but that moment goes to show how important individual concentration is.
 
Wife thinks we will win 3-2.

I have been fucking woeful with my Footy Bets this year

So i am going to bang £10 on her score prediction.

Personally i think we are going to score 4,maybe 5.

Both times they beat us we had under strength sides.With bigger games on the horizon.

I think this time will be much different.

Getting really excited.
 
SidJames said:
Wife thinks we will win 3-2.

I have been fucking woeful with my Footy Bets this year

So i am going to bang £10 on her score prediction.

Personally i think we are going to score 4,maybe 5.

Both times they beat us we had under strength sides.With bigger games on the horizon.

I think this time will be much different.

Getting really excited.
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4-0 that's all
 
Glad to hear Gundo is fit and ive always been pro whippy...but with his niggling injury (and I don't think he's been in prime form) i'm going to be ok if he doesn't play as long as we don't go with fern & rodders. Any other combination is fine.
 
kaz7 said:
Are we booing the final then ? At home maybe but if you are going maybe not , the team really want it and we will be tense enough
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If there was ever a time to sing through it, this would be the time. I'm sure the final usually has an opera style singer to sing the theme rather than having it blasted on tannoy.
 
I would hope that the players understand why we boo the jingle. Given the level of feeling from those who spend their hard earned following us around Europe as well as the armchair support I shall be disappointed if we abandon our principles at the very last hurdle.
Perhaps a clean slate next year.
 
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