Newcastle (a) Pre-match Thread FA Cup

[pavelsrnicek]

Looks like it will be a deja vu sort of match, they’ll sit deep and try and hit us with pace on the counter. It worked for Chelsea, United, Spurs and Wolves who all have quick forwards and good finishers. They have Saint- Maximim who looks like a quick and clever player, Ritchie who is hit and miss and Almiron who looks good in patches. Joelinton hasn’t any consistent goal scoring form yet.

They certainly have the forwards to trouble us but as ever it will depend on us, which City team turns up. The side that played Arsenal or Chelsea?

Team selection is critical, Gundogan can’t play as an 8. When he plays there our intensity levels drop. When he plays as the holding midfielder we’re usually ok but as an 8 he‘s too passive. He lacks Silva’s control, KDB’s aggression going forward, Bernardo’s work rate and Foden’s movement. He has all the abilities but doesn’t seem to have the same drive as the others. He’s an excellent passer but seems to lack the killer instinct which is a shame.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

I think this will be an entirely different game to Chelsea the other night. I think that Pep will tell his midfielders to sit somewhat deeper, knowing that Newcastle have no option but to sit deep in their own half (the last third of their half?) and rely on the break. Why should we take it to them? No, let's sit back a bit for once and draw them out, even if it's not our natural game. We're pretty good at hitting on the break ourselves. We should have scored the other night against Chelsea in a sublimely incisive four-pass break.

 

[CatMan]

As long as Mendy is not selected then we stand a good chance. He's that shite I'd even play Scott Carson at left back. In fact he's that bad I'd even risk Frank Carson or play with 10 men before letting him anywhere near our team ever again.

 

[BLUEMATT23]

No Mendy please
Put The mascot at left back cant be any worse.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

It's the stupid, stupid goals that we've been leaking, which have cost us very dear.

I posted this just the other day. It's come back to haunt me. The more I watch that imbeciles' fuck-up at Chelsea for the first goal the less I can believe it.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

No Mendy please
Put The mascot at left back cant be any worse.

Put the corner flag at left back.

 

[Akpowell]

Can see it now a long ball over the top for
Saint - Maximin to chase, pulls the cross back to Almiron 1-0

 

[chesterbells]

I think this will be an entirely different game to Chelsea the other night. I think that Pep will tell his midfielders to sit somewhat deeper, knowing that Newcastle have no option but to sit deep in their own half (the last third of their half?) and rely on the break. Why should we take it to them? No, let's sit back a bit for once and draw them out, even if it's not our natural game. We're pretty good at hitting on the break ourselves. We should have scored the other night against Chelsea in a sublimely incisive four-pass break.

That would work, as long as they aren’t playing for a draw. aka penalties ;-)

 

[kaz7]

Can see us losing this due to us looking dead on our feet at the end of Thursday night's game. Three days rest is fuck all especially coming off three previous games in seven days, and talk of us having a big squad to compensate is bullshit. Can't see Kev playing again as he was blowing badly on Thursday, save him for the scousers. I'd go : Ederson, Cancelo, Zinchenko, Otamendi, Garcia, Rodri, B.Silva, D.Silva, Foden, Sterling, Jesus.

Subs: Carson, Laporte, Walker, Mendy, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Sane, Mahrez, Doyle

Newcastle 1 City 0

That is a shit prediction,even for you

 

[I am Irrefutable]

Ref: Mason

VAR: Marriner