Everton (A) - Sun 14th May, 14:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Kippax77]

Absolutely no guarantees they take all 9 points, could just as easy be 4, 5, 6 or 7 points

But back in the real world of the Premier league officiating in the title race I think 9 pts for them is a cert

 

[MadchesterCity]

Phillips has done zero unfortunately so far, no wonder fans are concerned. Massive gamble expecting him to come in and do a job in this critical phase of the season.

Whilst I agree and it’s a huge concern, he must be fully fit and raring to go, he’s an England international and was an important player for Leeds. He lacks belief but we need him, we (fans and training staff) need to encourage him that he can help. I really don’t want to risk Rodri, It’s a shame we are in this position but I’d play him as I don’t see many other options

Is there an EDS defensive midfield option we could promote over Phillips for this game?

 

[MadchesterCity]

But back in the real world of the Premier league officiating in the title race I think 9 pts for them is a cert

It does feel like it but it’s not a certainty, not sure where this new found positivity is coming from

 

[Roachy]

Whilst I agree and it’s a huge concern, he must be fully fit and raring to go, he’s an England international and was an important player for Leeds. He lacks belief but we need him, we (fans and training staff) need to encourage him that he can help. I really don’t want to risk Rodri, It’s a shame we are in this position but I’d play him as I don’t see many other options

Agree, but like I said too much of a gamble. I'm not sure he actually knows what he's meant to be doing. Pep got some thinking to do.

 

[alexmcity]

——————————— Ortega ———————————
————— Akanji ——— Dias —— Laporte ————
————————— Stones (Phillips)——Lewis ————————
———————————— Alvarez ——————————
— Mahrez —————— Haaland ———— Foden —

I’d also be happy to see Phillips start instead of Stones as I think it’s essential that Rodri is rested

Think we all need to get off Phillips back and support him, he’s a blue!

That team is filled with international players and should be strong enough.

That allows rest for 6 Madrid starters; Ederson, Rodri, Gundogan, KDB, Bernardo and Grealish. 7 if we play Philips and we protect Stones

For the record though I think Pep will pick a much stronger starting 11 and much less players will be rested

CTWD

Ederson and Rodri/Gundo will probably start.

We have nearly 5 days to recover from the game in Madrid, the most between games since early April.

Even if Rodri or Gundo starts at DM, Pep will sub him with say 20 minutes to go so that he's fresh for Real. Given that Phillips didn't start vs Leeds at home, he's not likely to be trusted at Everton.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Whilst I agree and it’s a huge concern, he must be fully fit and raring to go, he’s an England international and was an important player for Leeds. He lacks belief but we need him, we (fans and training staff) need to encourage him that he can help. I really don’t want to risk Rodri, It’s a shame we are in this position but I’d play him as I don’t see many other options

Is there an EDS defensive midfield option we could promote over Phillips for this game?

Shea Charles?

 

[Mancini’s Pastilles]

——————————— Ortega ———————————
————— Akanji ——— Dias —— Laporte ————
————————— Stones (Phillips)——Lewis ————————
———————————— Alvarez ——————————
— Mahrez —————— Haaland ———— Foden —

I’d also be happy to see Phillips start instead of Stones as I think it’s essential that Rodri is rested

Think we all need to get off Phillips back and support him, he’s a blue!

That team is filled with international players and should be strong enough.

That allows rest for 6 Madrid starters; Ederson, Rodri, Gundogan, KDB, Bernardo and Grealish. 7 if we play Philips and we protect Stones

For the record though I think Pep will pick a much stronger starting 11 and much less players will be rested

CTWD

I'm a blue aswel would you all keep supporting me playing DM to the detriment of the team even tho I'm not good enough

 

[eastmanc]

Any team.
Any formation.
Any win.
Just win.

1-0 will do.

 

[eastmanc]

But back in the real world of the Premier league officiating in the title race I think 9 pts for them is a cert

City have to think that Arsenal will take maximum points from their remaining matches.

 

[David Silva #21]

Ederson
Walker Stones Dias Laporte
Philips
Bernardo Alvarez
Mahrez Haaland Foden

2-1 City