City v Newcastle Pre Match Thread

[We'reNotReallyHere]

Sagna needs a rest, he's played every game this season.

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

True, but if Zabaleta has a good game, I don't see Sagna getting back in(in the league) and he's been our best defender this season.

Competition for places is good, it will make both players work harder to keep or regain their place in the team. Sagna has been brilliant but he is 30 and we could have to play up to 60 games this season. Both players will get plenty of game time. We are lucky that we have 2 equally top class options at RB to choose from.

 

[BigOscar]

I wouldn't have minded seeing Zaba at LB instead of Kolarov tbh, but maybe with Yaya missing it would have been a bit too much missing from an attacking standpoint to have not much from either fullback as well as CM

 

[kippaxking79]

They've got them quick fill beers at the stadium!!!!!

That's to counter act the quick empty seats on the 85th minute ;)

 

[Ducado]

You will need your coats it's a bit chilly here at the ground

 

[Rösler von Stretfordbömber]

I might be remembering this wrong, but I think Zabba played a few times at LB in late 2011. Had a pretty good game against Arsenal I think. Might be worth looking at as an option going forward if needed.

Deffo okay with resting Sagna as the lad ran himself absolutely ragged midweek. Hate to see him dropped routinely though as we go forward. He has been fantastic this year.

 

[bluemoon98]

You will need your coats it's a bit chilly here at the ground

Fucking freezing more like ;-)

 

[Ray78]

I am happy with that line up. Zaba can cover that position but I wouldn't start him at left back.

 

[kaz7]

I expect the geordies will play like their lives depend on it
I'm braced for conceding first lol

 

[whp.blue]

If any of those teams were lucky enough to have Yaya, Sterling, De Bruyne, Hart, Sagna or Fernandinho on their roster I believe they would be in their first XI every week when available. As would Silva, Aguero and Kompany. So that's at least 9 players we have who would get into any of those sides.

Soccer Saturday is just rag/London propaganda for the clueless masses, most of whom read tabloids and think Paul Merson has a viable opinion.

If any of those teams were lucky enough to have Yaya, Sterling, De Bruyne, Hart, Sagna or Fernandinho on their roster I believe they would be in their first XI every week when available. As would Silva, Aguero and Kompany. So that's at least 9 players we have who would get into any of those sides.

Soccer Saturday is just rag/London propaganda for the clueless masses, most of whom read tabloids and think Paul Merson has a viable opinion.

FFS Americanisms like Roster have no place in football it is Sqaud or team!

 

[Dipsis_LTU_MC]

Channel?

 

[itsnevereasy]

3-1 with the barcodes scoring first and the matchday thread breaking the internet.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Hadn't realised just how much of a bogey side we've been to them in the premier league
Last 10 years
Man. City 5 - 0 Newcastle
Newcastle 0 - 2 Man. City
Newcastle 0 - 2 Man. City
Man. City 4 - 0 Newcastle
Man. City 4 - 0 Newcastle
Newcastle 1 - 3 Man. City
Newcastle 0 - 2 Man. City
Man. City 3 - 1 Newcastle
Newcastle 1 - 3 Man. City
Man. City 2 - 1 Newcastle
Man. City 2 - 1 Newcastle
Newcastle 2 - 2 Man. City
Newcastle 0 - 2 Man. City
Man. City 3 - 1 Newcastle
Newcastle 0 - 1Man. City
Man. City 0 - 0 Newcastle
Man. City 3 - 0 Newcastle

As shit as we we've been in the past I can't remember us having a record against anyone that bad

So when they sing, "Where was you when you were shit".
The answer is. Still watching us trounce you ;-)

 

[kaz7]

Channel?

No,shady blog for feeds

 

[Love_Each_Day]

That formation worked well for Newcastle against Chelsea but hopefully we'll be moving the ball a lot more quickly than Chelsea were able to. Also Colback was their best player and he's out

 

[Blueband Brother]

A lot of players back from injury- Bony, Iheanacho and Mangala. Mangala inclusion is a big plus as he has been fantastic, determined and a personality in that backline prior to the injury. Hopefully Kompany will be back soon. Sagna does not deserve to lose his place but he needs rest especially after the shift he put in against Monchengladbach. Fresh legs are needed against this Newcastle team that has confidence (justified or not) after the Chelsea game and Zabaleta is a ready made replacement and he will be ready and fired up to get his season going.

Yaya injured but it is a matter of wear and tear and his appearances in the team will diminish naturally but he remains and will be a key asset this season. Fernando and Fernandinho has been great so far and they form a good midfield pair. The front four is where most of the intrigue lies- Silva will be sharper than he was midweek and I want to see more coordination in their play. They are an obvious threat. Aguero remains the main weapon and this can be the game where he starts firing, he has a good record against Newcastle (Aguero seems to have a good record against every team lol).

A 2 week break after this match and so the players will want to go to international with a win. They grafted well midweek and that momentum and attitude should be carried into the match and with the quality of the team, we will get the three points.

 

[fergal_oc]

Hate all the - poor record against city - crap because just like last week with Kane, we have a horrible habit of breaking these cycles.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Jesus Navas will play and score today.
There said it!

Have you put your money where your mouth is ;-)

 

[john@staustell]

Have you put your money where your mouth is ;-)

Millionaire

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

Looking forward to seeing Fernandinho in the Yaya role getting forward more, wouldn't be surprised if he got a goal today.