Southampton (A) - Sat 22nd Jan, 17:30 | Pre Match Thread

[BringBackSwales]

its just so hard to pick mate! lol i just think pep will want to dominate the midfield and not stretch things too much early doors so gundo will help us control it more?

I thought Raz was outstanding v chelsea, pretty sure he will start. Mind you I am usually wrong mate!

 

[richards30]

I thought Raz was outstanding v chelsea, pretty sure he will start. Mind you I am usually wrong mate!

i certainly wouldnt be upset if raz did start mate as i agree it was the raz from a couple of seasons ago? We are truly blessed with this squad to have these dilemmas though eh?

 

[BringBackSwales]

I am not talking football science I just have a feeling it might end about then and if you check their recent form at our place it is not unlikely.

To be fair FP although they’ll never admit it, it’s their biggest game of the season, they are never gonna win the title so playing the champions raises their game. Should still smash the cunts

 

[Ric]

It'll be a difficult game, as always at St Marys but we should have too much for them. We're in great form and should have a well-rested and almost fully fit squad (touch wood) to choose from. Think Gundogan will start to give us a bit more control in midfield, probably at the expense of Grealish.

 

[Ric]

Simon Hooper confirmed as the ref. Thought he did a very good job in the last game he reffed us (away at Watford in December).

 

[BufordUSABlue]

Simon Hooper confirmed as the ref. Thought he did a very good job in the last game he reffed us (away at Watford in December).

Is in real danger of becoming decent this one, until the totally inept and downright corrupt IMO PGMOL get hold of him and put him back into line!

 

[Chi-town blues]

Simon Hooper confirmed as the ref. Thought he did a very good job in the last game he reffed us (away at Watford in December).

Howard Webb is still alive .

 

[Gray]

Most players were in the latest training video, Mahrez (AFCON), Palmer, Ake and Zinchenko not there. Didn't spot Gundogan either but could have just missed him.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Best referee about, at the moment. As others have said, no doubt his bosses will be in touch with advice on how
to manage games better.

 

[sd33]

Most players were in the latest training video, Mahrez (AFCON), Palmer, Ake and Zinchenko not there. Didn't spot Gundogan either but could have just missed him.

ake and gundo by pictures released trained