City Vs Stoke Pre Match Discussion Thread

[Alex - City Matters]

Would like to see Mangala make his debut. Demichelis has done well in the last few games, but Mangala is the first choice going on so would like to see him get some match time under his belt.

 

[Ducado]

Like I said last season this was one of the worst games of the season, I can't remember if it was the tactics Leslie employed or us just having an off day

 

[LoveCity]

Any chance of Milner? If we have a prayer of convincing him to sign a new deal, we need to give him some starts and it obviously won't be against the top teams with Silva and Nasri monopolising the 'wing' positions.

I'm going for a 2-0.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

Hart

Zaba
Kompany
Mangala
Kolarov

Milner
Fernandinho
Yaya
Silva

Jovetic
Aguero

 

[NoahCity]

Hart
Zabaleta
Kompany
Mangala
Kolarov
Yaya
Fernandinho
Milner
Silva
Navas
Jovetic

 

[Stoned Rose]

..............................................Hart

Zabaleta..............Kompany.......Mangala..............Kolarov

..........................Fernando...........Fernandinho
Silva................................Toure...............................Nasri

.........................................Jovetic

I'd play the above team if Dzeko isn't fit and I still wouldn't start Aguero.

If Mangala is ready I'd play him in this one too.

This.

I'd use this fixture to have a proper look at the midfield 3 of Yaya, Fernandinho and Fernando.

I also see it as a really nice way for Mangala to bed in.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Not entirely sure why people are asking for Milner in a game against a team that will park the bus

Playing Milner will just add to our problems

 

[Ducado]

I don't think we will be taking this game from granted (as it appears a few on here are) he will play the best team available and bring on subs once we have it won (if that is indeed the case) remember last season!

 

[117 M34]

Should be the standard 3-0 victory at home to stoke.

Aguero - let the club doctor decide what is best, although I would be cautious and give him a sub appearance again. Then he has a week off and should be raring to go for the season in time for the arsenal game

 

[Marvin]

-------------------------Hart
Sagna------Kompany---MDM--------Kola
--------------------Fernando
------------Nasri----Yaya----Silva
-----------------Jovetic--Dzeko

Aguero must be getting close. Also got Milner, Mangala, Fernandinho and Navas to keep or get match-fit.

I'd make 2-3 changes but not too many.

Gone for height at the back because it's Stoke, but maybe they've changed