Luton Town (A) - Tue 27th Feb, 20:00 | FA Cup | Pre-Match Thread

[Bluekiwi]

So you don't think that team's good enough to win??

As for the respect bit, come on mate that's a good City side.
The defence alone is full of experienced international players!

We have players who need a rest and players in the squad who need minutes and when you consider the games coming up, that side is good enough to win the game!

I didn't actually say the side wasn't good enough I simply said that Pep wouldn't pick that sort of team.

 

[Bluekiwi]

Let Haaland repeat Denis law's feat in the first game against Luton in 1961 - and then be substituted at 69 minutes (the time when that game was abandoned) only for his replacement to grab a few himself.

 

[phargrave]

Suppose if Taylor and Hooper are involved in this game they can’t be at the weekend.

Having played Luton already we know what to expect. Think we will win be a couple of goals.

Think they’ll rest a few and concentrate on the league given their position. Also they’ve quite a few injuries…

 

[Rammy Blue]

Think they’ll rest a few and concentrate on the league given their position. Also they’ve quite a few injuries…

Yeah, they’ve got some big league games coming up, and not been in the best of form so they will definitely rotate a few.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

We have looked jaded in the last couple of games , missing a lot of gilt edged chances that would have made games more comfortable , Luton will be up for this and the kudos of knocking out the cup holders , Pep takes all competitions seriously and expect a strong team. Appears very Raggish but the FA Cup is the least important all though playing two cup final at Wembley in the space of a couple of weeks would be brilliant which will then bring the 115 charges back into the spotlight as a consolationprize for the red 'istree clubs

 

[Roachy]

__________________Ortega______________

Walker______Dias_______Stones______Gomez

________________Nunes_________________

________Kevin___________Foden________

Oscar_________Alvarez__________Grealish

Not too bad that. Excellent opportunity for Nunes to give a performance if selected.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Not too bad that. Excellent opportunity for Nunes to give a performance if selected.

Nunes isn’t a DM pivot!

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

I've lost track of the Rodri bookings situation. Seem to recall he was close to another ban with a few more. If that is still so, would be a good one to sit out.

I don’t think FA Cup bookings count in the league.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Ortega
Lewis
Akanji
Ake
Gomez
Nunes
Kovacic
Doku
Alvarez
Grealish
Bobb

 

[Ric]

I'd like to see something like this:

Ortega
Walker
Akanji
Ake
Gvardiol
Kovacic
Nunes
Lewis
Bobb
Grealish
Alvarez

Could always bring on the likes of Rodri, Foden, De Bruyne, Haaland etc if it doesn't go to plan, but it'd be good to keep them fresh for United and LIverpool.