Liverpool (a) pre-match thread

Liverpool (a) prediction

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Ederson
Walker Kompany Laporte Mendy
Fernandinho Stones
Sterling B Silva D Silva
Aguero

Think I’d start like that with Stones in front protecting the back 4 and covering for Mendy
 
I wouldn’t start sterling on Sunday, don’t think he’s mentally prepared for the atmoshphere he gets. Would stick Mahrez there and let him have a run out
 
They were shown up last night for what they really are. They play with intensity not technique. Napoli matched them on intensity and outplayed them technically. Another full on game after Chelsea did the same. City tend to struggle for intensity in the middle of the park, especially without De Bruyne but that extra day off should help. They will play essentially the same team so no let up physically for them. We need to make sure we are all over them again as they will make mistakes after the week they have had. If we do that we win the game. They will be pumped up for it but ride the initial storm and stay in the game, come 70 minutes in we will wear them down. Especially with such strong attacking options on the bench. Our midfield 3 will be key. Do we play Stones and Fernandinho to match them initially and then look to introduce Bernardo or even De Bruyne for the final 20 minutes when they will have a bit more time? Over to you Pep!
 
In fairness why would I vote yes other than the fact I support City?

Pep didn't change anything for the CL game at Anfield after we lost and let in 4 goals there a month or two earlier.
He wont tweek our style for this game either. We will still do too many passes at the back and they will pounce on Walkers and Laportes mis-placed passes.
We suit there style.
Our best player in De Bruyne is out.
Historically we are awful there.
They are on form at home.
We haven't hit top gear yet this year. Drawing our only half difficult game.

So, as negative as my post is, football is a funny old game. You never know. If we can just not let a goal in within the first 15 min like we usually do we may have a chance for a change.

All in all though that's why I voted we will lose. More than happy to eat humble pie.
 
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Scousers didn't manage one single shot on target last night.
So that's a pen for them in the first three minutes then...
 
mat said:
Keita to make miracle recovery after having s triple heart bypass and brain tumor removed.

#PrayforKeita
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IMHO, fans should never make light of injuries. Apart from the sporting aspect of it, you want to always face the best. Liverpool are a tremendous side and the only side to really cause City under Pep problems with any regularity - as a fan, I'd want to see my team beat the opposition without excuses
 
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