Newcastle United (H) | Sat 19th Aug, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[franksinatra]

Not the strongest bench but a lot of disrespect for the talented young lads.

I don't think its that, well not from me certainly but we only really have one injury in an attacking position and yet we are threadbare in offensive positions.

We have struggled for years to get young players minutes because of the gap between the two respective levels and the need to give experienced players minutes. Now after lifting a treble were suddenly reliant upon them, which I don't think is fair on them either.

 

[M Gaudino]

Going balls out. Foden on the right hopefully

 

[Fiftyyearsandcounting]

Has our game been called off, nothing on BBC website about game or teams?

Team news was published at 19:00 (Live Reporting page 2)

 

[Chak19]

Pep is not exactly known for changing games using the bench (except the famous Villa game), so the starters should do the job.

 

[ayia napa blues]

I don't think its that, well not from me certainly but we only really have one injury in an attacking position and yet we are threadbare in offensive positions.

We have struggled for years to get young players minutes because of the gap between the two respective levels and the need to give experienced players minutes. Now after lifting a treble were suddenly reliant upon them, which I don't think is fair on them either.

Not fair on them?what
They will.be buzzing realistic chance there gonna get minutes

 

[Eccles Blue]

No Johnny Johnny Stones today

Don’t make me cry!! ;-)

Mind you I was going but unfortunately I’ve been unable to make it. One consolation is John Boy isn’t there either so I’m not missing him. But am missing the atmosphere. :-(

 

[Tokyo32]

Lot of pressure on Foden and Grealish to create - both need to step up big time or Haaland will be isolated

Lots of pressure on Haaland also to get involved in the game, not only the players around him.

 

[bluke]

I didn't see anything last game to suggest he's quicker than Ake?

He is - pretty close to Kyle. Physically that lad is something else.

 

[deano ou812]

Cmon City let’s show why everyone wants to be like us and why we are the treble winners ..

 

[Haaland94]

The kids will get a chance tonight. Cole, for sure, but I am hoping for the likes of Bobb and McAtee. I think they've got the potential to do well for us.