City Vs Arsenal Pre match Discussion Thread

[welsh_andy]

I would start with merlin on bench tbh, nas on his own has been outstanding, they dont seem to click together. Nas has earnt his start, apart from that the usual subjects to start.
Huge game and should tell us how good they really are, but etihad is torture chamber of late,so expect nothing less than 5-0.haha. think it be a home win, 3-1 for me

 

[Latics Fan SJK]

Arsenal are good, but they’re not Bayern.

If United can play two up top against and not only win but keep a clean sheet too, then you should be able to do the same.

------------ PAN -----------
ZAB -- KOM -- DEM -- KOL
-------- FER --- YAYA ------
--- NAS --- KUN --- SIL ---
------------- NEG -----------

vs

------------ PAN -----------
JEN -- MER -- KOS -- GIB
-------- FLA --- ART -------
---- RAM -- OZI -- WIL ---
------------ GIR ------------

Clichy may get the nod over Kolorov, however with Arsenal having to play Jenkinson at RB, that could give Kolorov more chance to get into areas where he can whip balls across the box. Navas maybe ahead of Nasri, although with Nasri rested, I feel he may get the nod.

I know Wenger went with Cazorla at United, but I he may not at City. Walcott a possibility although I think he’ll be used for impact later in the game.

 

[bluebanjo]

Whether he is playing or not we should sing " one Jimmy milner there's only one Jimmy milner. In appreciation of his performance last night.

 

[totalfootball]

I would start with merlin on bench tbh, nas on his own has been outstanding, they dont seem to click together. Nas has earnt his start, apart from that the usual subjects to start.
Huge game and should tell us how good they really are, but etihad is torture chamber of late,so expect nothing less than 5-0.haha. think it be a home win, 3-1 for me

Once we get a few goals we can bring silva on and go for extreme possession.

 

[Esteban de la Sexface]

Re: 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 Against Arsenal?

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you a mod or just applying for the job?

 

[Piegilles]

Can the mods agree to ban any arsenal fan from coming on this forum should they win? (just for a couple of days). I'm already sick of some of them. I don't think I'll be able to handle them if we lose.

Luckily, I think we'll win.

That's what Redcafe used to do

I thought you were a cut above

In the unlikely event we do win, then I think any Arsenal fan on this forum should have the good grace to recognise they are a guest on here by showing both restraint and decorum

I'm quite happy for temporarily banning arseholes, though

This is the important bit. We've had a history of arrogant arsenal fans on this forum before. I know of at least one arsenal fan on here currently who tends to grind with the majority of our posters. You also have to remember that arsenal fans (not all) have become very bitter towards us since the takeover so the relationship isn't great. I'd steer clear for a couple of days should you happen to win ;)

All clubs have their fair share of arseholes, might I suggest even yours?

I don't have a problem with City. I made the point in an earlier post that given your ups and down over the last 40 years or so and having to endure the success of your Salford neighbours, it would be churlish to begrudge you the success you now have. I think it's good for Manchester to have a rivalry on more level terms.

In my experience, if there is strong animus from Arsenal fans its primarily directed against 'The Dark Side' 3 miles up the road from us and Man Yoo, the latter not so much because of their success, though that grates, but because of the God given right their fans believe they have to constantly dominate English football made worse by the gracelessness and oafish bullying of their previous manager.

In fact, when Aguero scored in the last minute or so to secure the title, I'd say 99% of Arsenal fans applauded and we hugely enjoyed seeing the bemused faces of Rooney, Fergie et al on the pitch at Sunderland after the final whistle made better by the mockery and scorn heaped on them by the home fans.

I'm travelling to Manchester for the game so whatever happens, I won't be around for a day or two afterwards anyway.

 

[blinkblue]

Arsenal are good, but they’re not Bayern.

If United can play two up top against and not only win but keep a clean sheet too, then you should be able to do the same.

------------ PAN -----------
ZAB -- KOM -- DEM -- KOL
-------- FER --- YAYA ------
--- NAS --- KUN --- SIL ---
------------- NEG -----------

vs

------------ PAN -----------
JEN -- MER -- KOS -- GIB
-------- FLA --- ART -------
---- RAM -- OZI -- WIL ---
------------ GIR ------------

Clichy may get the nod over Kolorov, however with Arsenal having to play Jenkinson at RB, that could give Kolorov more chance to get into areas where he can whip balls across the box. Navas maybe ahead of Nasri, although with Nasri rested, I feel he may get the nod.

I know Wenger went with Cazorla at United, but I he may not at City. Walcott a possibility although I think he’ll be used for impact later in the game.

Nasri's un-droppable at the moment imo.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

That's what Redcafe used to do

I thought you were a cut above

In the unlikely event we do win, then I think any Arsenal fan on this forum should have the good grace to recognise they are a guest on here by showing both restraint and decorum

I'm quite happy for temporarily banning arseholes, though

This is the important bit. We've had a history of arrogant arsenal fans on this forum before. I know of at least one arsenal fan on here currently who tends to grind with the majority of our posters. You also have to remember that arsenal fans (not all) have become very bitter towards us since the takeover so the relationship isn't great. I'd steer clear for a couple of days should you happen to win ;)

All clubs have their fair share of arseholes, might I suggest even yours?

I don't have a problem with City. I made the point in an earlier post that given your ups and down over the last 40 years or so and having to endure the success of your Salford neighbours, it would be churlish to begrudge you the success you now have. I think it's good for Manchester to have a rivalry on more level terms.

In my experience, if there is strong animus from Arsenal fans its primarily directed against 'The Dark Side' 3 miles up the road from us and Man Yoo, the latter not so much because of their success, though that grates, but because of the God given right their fans believe they have to constantly dominate English football made worse by the gracelessness and oafish bullying of their previous manager.

In fact, when Aguero scored in the last minute or so to secure the title, I'd say 99% of Arsenal fans applauded and we hugely enjoyed seeing the bemused faces of Rooney, Fergie et al on the pitch at Sunderland after the final whistle made better by the mockery and scorn heaped on them by the home fans.

I'm travelling to Manchester for the game so whatever happens, I won't be around for a day or two afterwards anyway.

Fucks sake, what you coming by Horse and Cart.

 

[dancity19]

I would like to try out this formation at some point.

Pant/Hart
Zab Demichelis Kompany Clichy


Milner Fernandinho

Yaya

Silva Nasri

Aguero

This is no slight on Negredo- he has been phenomenal- and his partnership with Sergio has been unreal. But against some teams I think that midfield would be brilliant, and Milners work rate would allow Yaya to push higher. However, it is unlikely Milner will ever start in the middle!!

The next best formation would be Negredo up top, and drop Milner. Then there is fitting Navas in for some games. Not sure who I would start at the back whilst Nasty is injured; been far from convinced by Demichelis, but in the first 12 mins yesterday I think I could have defended better than Lescott- (I actually really like Lescott, but he was beyond woeful at the start of last night)

 

[aguero93:20]

Re: 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 Against Arsenal?

dunno where you're getting these crazy scorelines from, 6-0