Newcastle (a) pre-match thread

[northendenton]

Just swelling which is to be expected

Have you been sending him pics again K7 ,naughty.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

No disrespect to Newcastle but individually apart from the keeper none of them would be anywhere near a squad number at our place.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

This game feels like all the stars aligning together. Fernandinho saying he feels fresh, Silva rested in the last match, and De Bruyne back to running matches from start to finish with “another gear” if he needs it. It was always going to be the return of the best midfield 3 in world football :)

 

[Gabriel]

I would not be at all surprised to see every Newcastle outfield player in the box at some point tonight, and I'm not talking about when defending a corner or set piece. We must move the ball at speed from the off.

 

[kaz7]

Why is it to be expected? He has had months of the best treatment in the world. I love the guy but I fear his knees are fucked.

When you have been out a long time swelling is to be expected when you start back,the best treatment in the world can't stop the body doing what it does

 

[Heath Park]

Yep, he might freeze to death.

Eddie can always pop into the director's lounge for a cuppa during the second half ;-)

 

[canyerdogputoutafire]

exactly, hope he takes a flask of horlicks out there with him

Or one of these.

 

[Mr Blue Moon]

Good lineup. Would be good to put pressure on the dippers. Three points and no injuries. Hope the barcodes are out of toon tonight.

 

[super_city_si]

No disrespect to Newcastle but individually apart from the keeper none of them would be anywhere near a squad number at our place.

Rondon is capable but will rely heavily on set pieces as I cant see Newcastle committing players to support him.

 

[remember arthur mann]

Final predictions

Starting XI: Ederson, Walker Stones, Laporte, Danilo, Fernandinho, Silva, De Bruyne, Sterling, Sane, Aguero

Subs: Muric, Otamendi, Foden, Gundogan, B Silva, Mahrez, Jesus

4-0 City