Pre Match Thread | Palace v City

[mosssideblue]

i truly believe top quality players will always just fit in naturally, yes they will improve over time but when it comes down to thinks like finding/seeing a pass etc that all comes natural, i will be dissapointed if he doesnt start tomorrow as he is clearly ready on fitness so see no reason why he shouldnt

Raheem for example, felt at home immediately

 

[mosssideblue]

I would play De Bruyne as CAM, and then Nasri on the right. Navas has the pace we sometimes need, and he can sometimes make a descent cross, but honestly, that's it, that's what Navas brings, and I feel like Nasri will bring more. He's definitely better at passing the ball around, which will come in handy, when Palace is parking the bus, and I think he's very hungry to prove himself.

Rubbish!

You are failing to recognise the defensive effort that Jesus gives us and we will need that tomorrow. Samir doesn't offer that and don't know whether Kev will

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

Starting eleven picks itself

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......................................Hart.......................................
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Sagna...............Kompany...............Mangala...............Kolarov
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....................Yaya Touré...............Fernandinho..................
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Navas............................De Bruyne.........................Sterling
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.....................................Aguero.....................................
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[Decepticon]

Starting eleven picks itself

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......................................Hart.......................................
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Sagna...............Kompany...............Mangala...............Kolarov
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....................Yaya Touré...............Fernandinho..................
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Navas............................De Bruyne.........................Sterling
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.....................................Aguero.....................................
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It's De Bruyen or Nasri for me.

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......................................Hart.......................................
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Sagna...............Kompany...............Mangala...............Kolarov
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....................Yaya Touré...............Fernandinho..................
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Navas...............................Nasri.........................Sterling
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.....................................Aguero.....................................
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[ojeme]

Rubbish!

You are failing to recognise the defensive effort that Jesus gives us and we will need that tomorrow. Samir doesn't offer that and don't know whether Kev will

Its not rubbish Samir knows the reasons why Navas has been placed ahead of him; give him a chance, he's fighting for his place which means he'd give his all! On the other hand, Navas tends to slow down after an odd/rare run of good form. This is what has played out exactly so far this season. Three very good perfomances followed by a very poor one was not a surprising thing to see from Navas.

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

De Bruyne in for Navas. Nasri in for Silva.

Could see this happening for 2 reasons. 1. Not playing De Bruyne could stifle the amazing form he has been in for the past 12 months and 2. Nasri deserves a chance after making a positive impact from the bench and if you don't reward that he might lose his motivation to fight for his place.

 

[mosssideblue]

Its not rubbish Samir knows the reasons why Navas has been placed ahead of him; give him a chance, he's fighting for his place which means he'd give his all! On the other hand, Navas tends to slow down after an odd/rare run of good form. This is what has played out exactly so far this season. Three very good perfomances followed by a very poor one was not a surprising thing to see from Navas.

He hasn't the pace of Jesus or the defensive attitude. Take Navas out and you will also stifle Sagna. Not saying Samir is not deserving of a chance, but not at the expense of Navas

 

[Phil1]

Back four stays the same which is great news. Navas starts because his work rate in helping out the full backs will be invaluable against a Palace team known to use their width. Nasri comes in for Silva, everything else remains the same and we're good to go.
I expect another impressive display with us winning by a couple of goals.

 

[We'reNotReallyHere]

Simple call for me. Nasri in for Silva and if things aren't working out De Bruyne off the bench.


------------------------------Hart--------------------------------
Sagna----------Kompany------Mangala-------------Kolarov
-------------Yaya-------------------Fernandinho-------------
Navas---------------------Nasri-------------------------Raheem
------------------------Aguero-----------------------------------


1-3 City. Aguero x2, Sterling.

 

[Kompany is King]

Will Aguero be fully fit? Thought he only got back today from international duty?

On striker theme. Are Bony & Iheancho fit to play, if needed?