Newcastle vs City pre match Thread

[kaz7]

Delph on the left is weird

 

[BlueMedic]

Looks like Manuel's intention is a Kompany-Mangala pairing for Madrid.

Arguably a little odd if that's the case given Otamendi's experience playing Madrid.

 

[BlueNirvana]

strange, very strange !
lets hope it works

 

[Pam]

Delph on the left is weird

Was just thinking that.

 

[stan bowles]

Kompany straight back in. Glad that Mitrovic isn't starting as he'd really test us in the air given Zaba and Kolarov aren't the best at stopping crosses coming in. Hopefully Sergio notches his 100th PL goal and we get the win.

 

[Dax777]

Just why does Navas get the call every week? Is he Pelegrinis guilty secret? Sterling on the bench and Navas starts.... just does not make any sense whatsoever!

If you thought about it for more than a 2nd, it will.

 

[mosssideblue]

Just why does Navas get the call every week? Is he Pelegrinis guilty secret? Sterling on the bench and Navas starts.... just does not make any sense whatsoever!

Because he brings a lot to the table

 

[miketork]

Delph on the left is weird

Not really much choice with no Nasri, Sterling (risky to start him) or Silva - other than push Yaya forward & KdB left, but he's on form in the middle so guess that took priority.

Also used Delph on left a fair bit already this season.

 

[mat]

Delph is a good pick for this game, he understands teams that are battling. I don't think he'll play where sky have put him.

 

[SWP's back]

Delph on the left is weird

Pellers has played him there a few times weirdly. Allows him to tuck in and Kolarov to get forward with plenty behind him.

I'm still not sure if it though.