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

[FantasyIreland]

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?

First half,not so much the second.

From where he was though....its wonderful.

 

[waspish]

We need as many play makers as possible in this game and we definitely need Sterling because Southampton low block are on if the best.

There main aim is 0-0 and hoping for a set piece for Ward-Prowse

 

[remember arthur mann]

Don't panic...(says me)

 

[Gray]

Mahrez on his way back.

 

[Trickyblues]

Mahrez could be on the bench for this one

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

Mahrez on his way back.

Nah as after Saturday we have some time off he’ll let allowed some time off with family I reckon. Recharge and get over Afcon. Maybe he should visit island ofComoros and sit on the beach for a few day!

 

[Shaggy]

Will be at this one, hope we win

 

[MCFC1993]

Depends whether Pep thinks he needs a rest. Big rest coming after this game anyway and if our squad is still depleted he might be needed as an option off of the bench.

 

[alexmcity]

Just realised that Palace will miss several key players vs Liverpool and thus are not likely to get a result. We should concentrate on our game and put in a good performance on Saturday.

 

[Father Paul]

Father Paul I’ll be saying an extra prayer for you this weekend in the hope of your enlightenment.

Thank you my son.

 

[waspish]

Apparently we had 1 shot on target when we played them at home! That shows how good at parking the bus Southampton are.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Apparently we had 1 shot on target when we played them at home! That shows how good at parking the bus Southampton are.

And how hesitant/reluctant we are at getting the ball in the box.

 

[jimharri]

Apparently we had 1 shot on target when we played them at home! That shows how good at parking the bus Southampton are.

I was over at that game and if we'd lost, I couldn't really have complained. Southampton played us perfectly that afternoon.

 

[Danny Hoekman]

Going to the shop later to get my cans for the trip. How many do you think I should go for?

 

[richards30]

Going to the shop later to get my cans for the trip. How many do you think I should go for?

too many is better than too little mate! ;-)

 

[City_Sean]

And how hesitant/reluctant we are at getting the ball in the box.

Wasn't to do with us being reluctant, it was the fact that Southamptons press completely baffled us. We couldn't move the ball through midfield.

Like I've said we're much stronger now. We didn't have Kev firing, Sterling was out of form and we had Ake at the back who's passing is nowhere near Stones/Laporte etc.

 

[paulchapo]

These fuckers always give us a tough time, I hate playing them. The games are usually horrible, sterile affairs.

 

[ancoats]

Wasn't to do with us being reluctant, it was the fact that Southamptons press completely baffled us. We couldn't move the ball through midfield.

Like I've said we're much stronger now. We didn't have Kev firing, Sterling was out of form and we had Ake at the back who's passing is nowhere near Stones/Laporte etc.

this is key for me the form. when city hit top gear nobody and i mean nobody can hold us home or away
yes southampton will be a hard game and they will setup to defend deep and hit us on the break.
but its nothing new with the premier league midtable teams and we have to respect them

 

[asahartford1]

And how hesitant/reluctant we are at getting the ball in the box.

Despite havi g the most touches in the box of any premier league team ?

 

[alexmcity]

Wasn't to do with us being reluctant, it was the fact that Southamptons press completely baffled us. We couldn't move the ball through midfield.

Like I've said we're much stronger now. We didn't have Kev firing, Sterling was out of form and we had Ake at the back who's passing is nowhere near Stones/Laporte etc.

We didn't have Rodri. Ferna isn't as good at receiving and moving the ball, even at his best he was inferior to (this) Rodri in that respect.