City V Everton pre-match thread.

[Didsbury Dave]

The make-or-break decision for tomorrow's game is whether to drop Ya Ya and play Delph and Fernandinho holding, if he plays yaya deep Barclay will be running at our centre halves all night.

 

[Father Paul]

Fact

We try to win every game of course. But my point is that we should try harder at least in terms of who goes on the field of play to win certain games. The C! cup is a minor competition which should be used to give fringe players a chance. City have put out strong sides to win the competition right from the word go. Nothing wrong with that except with limited resources( I don't agree with the SKY shit that our squad is deeper than others) you are going to encounter difficulties down the line. I fear that this may be our fate this season. The counter argument which is entirely valid as well is that we can and have won both the C1 and the league in the same season. However, I think we were better then and importantly we faced lesser teams in the latter stages. The next game in Europe is far more important than this match against Everton but many on here would not agree. If we go out of Europe one of the contributory factors will be 3 tough games on heavy pitches in this competition following on from excessive amounts of scheduled mid winter football.

 

[bellsouth]

Apart from just being injured ahead of tomorrow's game, has there been any update on Mangala's recovery progress??

 

[kaz7]

Apart from just being injured ahead of tomorrow's game, has there been any update on Mangala's recovery progress??

No, but mp gets injury returns wildly wrong anyway

 

[bellsouth]

No, but mp gets injury returns wildly wrong anyway

Too true! But was hoping for some false optimism at least

 

[kippax91]

Go for it from the start tomorrow 2-0 city!

 

[FrankSwift1]

I really don't understand why Pellegrini always tells the media who is out injured in his press conference. It's got to give the opositon an advantage.. why does't he keep quiet and surprise them.

 

[The Cityzen]

all depends on who scores first. if city can notch one before interval, well and good. going into 2nd half without a lead might be risky.

 

[KCblue]

I think he'll have Kelechi on the bench and use him at Villa in the FA Cup. My guess is we'll go:
Willy
Sagna/Zab (with the other to play at Villa)
Otamendi
Demichelis
Clichy
Fernandinho
Toure (I'd prefer Delph but Yaya may get a rest again in the FA Cup)
De Bruyne
Silva
Sterling
Aguero

3-1 City

 

[PrestwichPeteMcfc]

The make-or-break decision for tomorrow's game is whether to drop Ya Ya and play Delph and Fernandinho holding, if he plays yaya deep Barclay will be running at our centre halves all night.

He was rested against Palace, probably with West Ham and Everton in mind. I'd be surprised if he didn't start twice in 3 games. I'd also be surprised to see Delph start 3 games in 11 days, especially given his injury problems his intensity.

Id guess that Yaya will start with one of Fernando and Fernandino, or Fernando and Fernandinho will play in the middle together, with Yaya pushed forward.

Personally, I'd like to see this team:

Willy

Zabaleta
Otamendi
Demichelis
Clichy

Fernando
Fernandino

Navas
Toure
Sterling

Aguero.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Got to be two up top. Navas, sterling, kelechi and Sergio as our front four.

 

[mosssideblue]

I really don't understand why Pellegrini always tells the media who is out injured in his press conference. It's got to give the opositon an advantage.. why does't he keep quiet and surprise them.

I'm only guessing, but they probably know anyways

 

[mosssideblue]

I think he'll have Kelechi on the bench and use him at Villa in the FA Cup. My guess is we'll go:
Willy
Sagna/Zab (with the other to play at Villa)
Otamendi
Demichelis
Clichy
Fernandinho
Toure (I'd prefer Delph but Yaya may get a rest again in the FA Cup)
De Bruyne
Silva
Sterling
Aguero

3-1 City

Dont think that team would be defensively solid enough in that there is little cover, particularly on the rhs

 

[bluemoon98]

be careful at the game blues.

LOADS of everton apparently according to their forum...

 

[Adidas Sharston]

I'd like to see us start with Aguero and the kid up top.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

be careful at the game blues.

LOADS of everton apparently according to their forum...

I don't think I'll be able to concentrate ill be that scared.

 

[big gaz]

We try to win every game of course. But my point is that we should try harder at least in terms of who goes on the field of play to win certain games. The C! cup is a minor competition which should be used to give fringe players a chance. City have put out strong sides to win the competition right from the word go. Nothing wrong with that except with limited resources( I don't agree with the SKY shit that our squad is deeper than others) you are going to encounter difficulties down the line. I fear that this may be our fate this season. The counter argument which is entirely valid as well is that we can and have won both the C1 and the league in the same season. However, I think we were better then and importantly we faced lesser teams in the latter stages. The next game in Europe is far more important than this match against Everton but many on here would not agree. If we go out of Europe one of the contributory factors will be 3 tough games on heavy pitches in this competition following on from excessive amounts of scheduled mid winter football.

Ffs the league cup was happy days to blue fans of a certain age. The day money and tv turned the european cup to the format it is today was the day our domestic cups died. I'ed rather have a final and win a " minor cup " than win stuff all.

 

[Ethan23]

Anyone know if the game is being shown on Australian TV at all?

 

[Blueknows]

I'm only guessing, but they probably know anyways

problem is though he does it every week , why not throw in the odd "touch and go if he will make it" , "possible that he will start" instead he just reads out our teamsheet ffs

 

[Chi-town blues]

Off side goal ..stoke scores.. I hope we get to dippers on final.