Everton (H) - Sat 10th Feb, 12:30 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[Bill Walker]

Only change needed is Jack to start.
3-1 is my shout. But would love a cleansheet in the Premier league. CTID

Stonsey has to play against his old club.. Shirley.

 

[blumoonrisen]

12.30 kick off bollocks. Hate getting up early, especially on a Saturday.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Stonsey has to play against his old club.. Shirley.

I agree. I'd be tempted to let him play as our holding midfielder to give Rodri a well earned rest.

 

[TonyM]

If twas me I'd keep Doku wide left and bring in Grealish to the center of the attack. And with Stones back I'd rest Walker and Gvardiol.

...............Ederson............
Stones .....Dias ........Ake
................Rodri................
.......Foden ....Grealish....
Bernardo ...KDB .....Doku
.............Haaland............

 

[Deleted member 81382]

A win and a return to the top of the table would be a welcome sight. A clean sheet would be a nice bonus.

The early kick-offs aren't great but if we can get the three points in the bag, it's nice to be able to sit back and watch our rivals knowing we've already got the job done.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Phyllis Pearce has got a touchline ban.

"New manager bounce" imminent
:)

 

[jimharri]

Big game coming up. A chance to go top, even if only for a couple of hours, and let folk know that we're not far away from them. I'd fully expect the cultists to wallop Burnley later that afternoon, of course (Burnley are a very poor side). But the Scousers will be able to feel that fetid Mancunian breath on the back of their necks.

 

[ojeme]

Ederson
Walker Dias Akanji
Stones Rodri
Doku De Bruyne Foden Grealish
Haaland
​

*Need to rotate in order to get as many squad members firing
*Four changes from last game is fine
*No need for too much midfield control until later when we are ahead and they are tying to get something just like Kovacic was brought on deep into second half and we held most of the ball afterwards whereas we were a bit on the ropes prior
*Bernardo wasn’t great yesterday, perhaps rest is needed
*I hope Pep will rest Alvarez and allow our most dangerous duo rock it up in the middle

 

[117 M34]

Not tempting fate, but this could be a big score match we’ve been waiting for.

Doubtful for a 12:30 game. We usually aren't our best for the early kick off.

 

[Buckshaw Blue]

12.30 kick off bollocks. Hate getting up early, especially on a Saturday.

At least it’s still a Saturday. Rags and Arsenal games being moved to Sunday is a bigger pisser for me. But yeah the atmosphere always feels flat for these early kickoffs.

 

[henrythedogcity]

Maybe a freakish Burnley win you never know!

 

[vmsuhail]

Maybe a freakish Burnley win you never know!

I'm worried about how much goal difference they're gonna rack up.

 

[Alvin-blue-qhd]

February 10th is Spring Festival
the first day of the Chinese New Year
the year of dragon
Happy new year！

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Maybe a freakish Burnley win you never know!

February 10th is Spring Festival
the first day of the Chinese New Year
the year of dragon
Happy new year！

Char char

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I'm worried about how much goal difference they're gonna rack up.

Although Liverpool are strong favourites to beat Burnley í think Burnley can get a draw there, not saying they will but it's around this time of year when struggling teams get unexpected results.

 

[Semper aggressus]

Yet another must win game. No excuses, no complacency leading to a disappointing draw like against Palace.

We have to be relentless.

 

[Silva2021]

Maybe with a CL game 3 days later

I’m with you in that CL game is very important, if we can win over there by a couple of goals, it sets up the home game to be a lot easier the few days before Anfield.

It’s also 3 games in 8 days if you include Chelsea and I don’t think he can play all 3.

 

[Silva2021]

I agree. I'd be tempted to let him play as our holding midfielder to give Rodri a well earned rest.

No, sorry but Rodri must start and come off if we get comfortable.

 

[hammocity]

Lucky you. It’s at fucking 4:30 AM here.

It’s 12:30 here and that’s too early for me, detest these early kick offs, ruins the day. However our next few fixtures to the end of March don’t include any early games, I really do like the late Saturday and Sunday games, actually prefer them these days to Saturday 3pm, is it a crime to say that?

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

No, sorry but Rodri must start and come off if we get comfortable.

We cannot start Rodri every game though, he needs a rest now and again to keep his batteries charged and to minimise risk of injuries. We need cover for him and Stones is the most suitable player to deputise in Rodri's position.