Newcastle away.
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Ed68
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Re: Newcastle Vs City Pre match Discussion Thread
Ooooooooh, the tension is beginning to show in many ways.
When I last looked at this thread it was about the game so let's get back on track.
Pretty much similar to the game on Monday for me. They will play solid at the back (poss better than Man U) and try to hit us on the counter. Just hope we can get an early goal as in addition to settling us down it will force them to push forward hopefully leaving spaces at the back.
Ooooooooh, the tension is beginning to show in many ways.
When I last looked at this thread it was about the game so let's get back on track.
Pretty much similar to the game on Monday for me. They will play solid at the back (poss better than Man U) and try to hit us on the counter. Just hope we can get an early goal as in addition to settling us down it will force them to push forward hopefully leaving spaces at the back.
citytill1die84
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Know what u mean I'm nervous as fuck this morning been awake all night scoring goals in my head :( I'm in work now and the Rags are laughing saying we're gunna fuck it up again all I can reply is we fucked it up 3 weeks ago :(
Come on City this is bigger than the FA Cup final.
ban-mcfc said:
Know what u mean I'm nervous as fuck this morning been awake all night scoring goals in my head :( I'm in work now and the Rags are laughing saying we're gunna fuck it up again all I can reply is we fucked it up 3 weeks ago :(
Come on City this is bigger than the FA Cup final.
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BLUEMATT23
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I'm worried about the height in their team. Cisse, Ba & Guti whatever his name is. Richards is a must for this game.
Can't see us winning at this intimidating place.
I'm worried about the height in their team. Cisse, Ba & Guti whatever his name is. Richards is a must for this game.
Can't see us winning at this intimidating place.
Robbiejd
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I can't see Yaya starting in the advanced role if Tevez is playing behind Aguero. They would be taking up the same space.
I think Milner might start ahead of Nasri. A big factor is that both teams have had massive wins this week in physically and mentally draining games but we have the advantage of extra rest. I think Roberto will want to make sure that we take advantage of that and dominate physically early on. My main concern would be if Newcastle were to whip up some "up and at 'em" spirit bawled on by 50,000 geordies and out fight us, like Everton did.
I also expect Richards to start. Zabaleta has been great recently but Richards terrorised Newcastle at our place and would bring some extra freshness, power and height.
Winning the energy battle will be key tomorrow.
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I can't see Yaya starting in the advanced role if Tevez is playing behind Aguero. They would be taking up the same space.
I think Milner might start ahead of Nasri. A big factor is that both teams have had massive wins this week in physically and mentally draining games but we have the advantage of extra rest. I think Roberto will want to make sure that we take advantage of that and dominate physically early on. My main concern would be if Newcastle were to whip up some "up and at 'em" spirit bawled on by 50,000 geordies and out fight us, like Everton did.
I also expect Richards to start. Zabaleta has been great recently but Richards terrorised Newcastle at our place and would bring some extra freshness, power and height.
Winning the energy battle will be key tomorrow.
Oohvonkyvonky
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Re: Newcastle Vs City Pre match Discussion Thread
3-4 City.... No logic....I'm a romantic.
3-4 City.... No logic....I'm a romantic.
dave_blue12
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We are way better than Newcastle. The table doesn't lie.
For us there are 2 dangers
1. We play way below our ability - not going to happen
2. They have some outrageous luck (this would include dodgy refereeing)
So all being well we will win !
We are way better than Newcastle. The table doesn't lie.
For us there are 2 dangers
1. We play way below our ability - not going to happen
2. They have some outrageous luck (this would include dodgy refereeing)
So all being well we will win !
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If we play this way, we will be fucked in every way shape and form. Doing that against a Chelsea side resting most of their players is one thing, doing it against the most attacking side of the league is quite another. Our defence is our weakest area. Collocini is very good (he made his way into the PFA team of the year alongside Kompany), but aside from that, most of our players in that position are of poor quality compared to the rest of our players.
We will be trying to get the ball into our midfield, try and pass our way around, before waiting until one of our strikers is in space, giving the ball to him and letting him shoot at will. Just defending will not work.
Of course, this will be far easier said then done.
Ed68 said:
If we play this way, we will be fucked in every way shape and form. Doing that against a Chelsea side resting most of their players is one thing, doing it against the most attacking side of the league is quite another. Our defence is our weakest area. Collocini is very good (he made his way into the PFA team of the year alongside Kompany), but aside from that, most of our players in that position are of poor quality compared to the rest of our players.
We will be trying to get the ball into our midfield, try and pass our way around, before waiting until one of our strikers is in space, giving the ball to him and letting him shoot at will. Just defending will not work.
Of course, this will be far easier said then done.
Stoned Rose
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Some facts to settle the nerves ladies & gents:
Newcastle have conceded 5 goals twice this season (Spurs and Fulham)
Newcastle have conceded 4 goals 3 times this season (Wigan, Norwich, Blackburn)
Newcastle have conceded 3 goals 5 times this seaon (city, liverpool, chelsea, west brom, forest (cup).
Newcastle have scored 0 goals in 6 games this season
Newcastle have scored 1 goal in in 9 games this season
Newcastle have won 52.8% of their games this season
Newcastle have lost 25% of their games this season
Still worried? ;)
Some facts to settle the nerves ladies & gents:
Newcastle have conceded 5 goals twice this season (Spurs and Fulham)
Newcastle have conceded 4 goals 3 times this season (Wigan, Norwich, Blackburn)
Newcastle have conceded 3 goals 5 times this seaon (city, liverpool, chelsea, west brom, forest (cup).
Newcastle have scored 0 goals in 6 games this season
Newcastle have scored 1 goal in in 9 games this season
Newcastle have won 52.8% of their games this season
Newcastle have lost 25% of their games this season
Still worried? ;)
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