Pre-match | Man City v Watford - pg1 updated with travel issues

[The Richard Wright Fan Club]

Interesting that Vydra and Angella who were 2 of Watfords better players last season look to be off.
I expect them to pack the midfield and try and break quickly through Anya.

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

Has to be same 11. We need to keep the run going into the break and end of the transfer window. The rotation doesn't need to start until we start playing twice a week.

bony, Delph and oto of the bench

 

[sam-caddick]

Has to be same 11. We need to keep the run going into the break and end of the transfer window. The rotation doesn't need to start until we start playing twice a week.

bony, Delph and oto of the bench

Agree with this.

Same XI is a must.

 

[Vienna_70]

Great post.

Same 11 again please.

Completely agree.

I hope we've seen the end of change for change's sake and MP will continue to keep the same side as much as possible, though I would like to see Fabian Delph have a few more minutes on the pitch.

 

[NoahCity]

See no reason to rotate; Our players have had a full week's rest and the international break is after this.

 

[gloryhunter007]

@La_Sayona hey mate, so are you guys pretty strong defensively then? Do you guys park the bus or try to attack? Debating on playing my triple captain card on sir Kun Aguero this weekend (fantasy league). If you lot are lined up like a Mourinho or Pulis side though I might save it for another weekend. Sorry I'm an American glory hunter and I know very little about your club. Thanks in advance

 

[Why Always Ste]

I would like to see other players given more game time but defensively right now I feel nothing should be changed.
We look solid at the back and should keep this for Watford, bringing in Otamendi as a sub and Delph for Fernandinho (as a sub)

This more pacey attack we have I don't think Watford could cope with, so I'd like to keep this until we get a lead, then maybe introduce Bony/Nacho.

@La_Sayona Many comments have been made in this topic highlighting the possibilities of danger from Watford.
Yes we are more confident now as fans, and if you were a betting person ask yourself - who would you place your bet on to win?
Most people who support all clubs would bet on us for the win.
The odds will be stacked against you, and hey if you come scrapping maybe you could nick something?
Hopefully we'll maintain our composure and grab a win.

Good luck for the season, looking forward to visiting Vicarage Road again.

 

[Credo]

Same XI
Please advise Navas how not to be a rabbit caught in the headlights when he's got the ball in the box.
Please give Delph more game time.
Please be aware you are playing the seasons Draw specialist.
Please do not forget that Yaya is not good defending and cannot head the ball.
Please bring on Otamendi at RB late in the game.
Please win.

 

[Don Karleone]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[Ducado]

I think we need to show watord the respect they deserve. They look like a solid team and remain unbeaten so far. They will be right up for this game so I expect the starting 11 to remain focussed and play at a high tempo. This will be a good game to start Otamendi with the home crowd behind him. A home debut for Delph could be in order too. Keep playing with confidence and we should get the three points.

Also hoping that the atmosphere up in the new tier is still good and that Chelsea wasn't a one off.

I quite sure we will