I think Fernandinho is our most important player, but I couldn't get a fag paper between them. A defensive pairing of Fern and kante in front of a back three would allow the forward five to run riot. We missed a trick letting Chelsea sign their own 'Fernandinho'.
Looking forward to tomorrow's game - the first real big one for Pep in the Premier League. I hope the crowd's up for it despite the early k.o.
Looks like the media , pundits , ex-players and every man and his dog is writing us off , seems familiar , the game at the swamp was just a matter of the Rags turning up to steam roller us with an easy victory , that turned out well for the "experts". No team talk needed on Saturday just put pin a few of the experts opinions on the dressing room door , and go out and smash the cockney f*ckers.
http://playingfor90.com/2016/12/01/ngolo-kante-vs-fernandinho-clash-central-midfielders/
Statistically, at least, Fernandinho bests Kante hands down and not just on offensive prowess either.
The fact that Kante offers almost nothing going forward rules him out of a Pep side regardless.
They aren't, though , are they? That's just classic Bluemoon Confirmation Bias. From what I've seen, opinion is pretty much split, with plenty predicting a draw. Very similar to the United game, actually.
Got to be a good atmosphere and we'll win. The atmosphere against Chelsea last year when the third tier opened was probably the best it's been at the Etihad and the same group of players we are playing were shocked within 25 mins.
Can't wait for this now. Four weeks since the last home game is far too long to wait.