City Vs Chelsea (FA Cup) Pre Match thread

[I'm no cynic but...]

A cynic I may be, but the worst thing a club needs at this stage of the season is overload, and in view of each club's upcoming C/L ties, I think it's fair to say that on paper Chelsea have an easier game than us. It is fair to say that Chelsea should progress to the next stage whereas City have it all to do against Barca. Placing each competition in merit order, the two domestic competitions are dwarfed by the EPL and the C/L and I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised if Maureen turns out a weakened team as he may not care for the FA Cup, even given Chelsea's record in it, and he'll do this just to make sure that City are tied up with a stamina sapping fixture list for the end of season run in. It could all go wrong because his team might beat ours and it might be Chelsea who end up with a bad run in, but I still wouldn't be in the least bit surprised if his team selection was to give this impression.

is the EPL a valid name now? Sounds so American

Oi!!! I'm in Scotland so I get that privilege!

 

[BringBackSwales]

A cynic I may be, but the worst thing a club needs at this stage of the season is overload, and in view of each club's upcoming C/L ties, I think it's fair to say that on paper Chelsea have an easier game than us. It is fair to say that Chelsea should progress to the next stage whereas City have it all to do against Barca. Placing each competition in merit order, the two domestic competitions are dwarfed by the EPL and the C/L and I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised if Maureen turns out a weakened team as he may not care for the FA Cup, even given Chelsea's record in it, and he'll do this just to make sure that City are tied up with a stamina sapping fixture list for the end of season run in. It could all go wrong because his team might beat ours and it might be Chelsea who end up with a bad run in, but I still wouldn't be in the least bit surprised if his team selection was to give this impression.

is the EPL a valid name now? Sounds so American

Oi!!! I'm in Scotland so I get that privilege!

ok fair do's, sorry I should have spotted that (we tend to forget about the SPL lol)

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Any word on how long for?

Terry was meant to be back for this so not long. Cahill is also just a knock he picked up against West Brom. He hasn't confirmed it either way yet, they could both be available. But if they're doubts I'd rather go with Ivan and Luiz rather than risk long term injuries to both of them in the run-in. That could completely derail us.

Keep Ivan away from our area and we'll be ok, he's your most prolific player at the mo ;)

 

[hihosilva]

Any word on how long for?

Terry was meant to be back for this so not long. Cahill is also just a knock he picked up against West Brom. He hasn't confirmed it either way yet, they could both be available. But if they're doubts I'd rather go with Ivan and Luiz rather than risk long term injuries to both of them in the run-in. That could completely derail us.

Ivan caused us some problems last time not to mention the goal. He basically played a wing back role & Chelsea kept hitting long high balls to him which he kept knocking down to Etto.

 

[Castiel]

Only issue with Ivan is he hasn't placed at CB once this season. Mourinho likes him at Right Back. Cole hasn't played in ages as well, and he's been pretty poor this season when he has. Navas would just own Cole at the moment.

 

[Puppet Master Silva]

Premier League > League cup > Champions league > FA Cup

That being said it'd be nice to get one over on Mourinho.

 

[hihosilva]

Only issue with Ivan is he hasn't placed at CB once this season. Mourinho likes him at Right Back. Cole hasn't played in ages as well, and he's been pretty poor this season when he has. Navas would just own Cole at the moment.

Got a feeling Nasri if fit will start instead of Navas.

 

[silvasleftleg]

Still can'y believe we got 1 week rest for this game. Mourinho must be fuming.

 

[hihosilva]

Still can'y believe we got 1 week rest for this game. Mourinho must be fuming.

Mourinho conference tomorrow " Manchester City are bribing Manchester Police to get match called off - I know so"

 

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