Southampton (N) - Sat 25th April, 17:15 | FAC | Pre-Match Thread

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

I don’t know if Peps underestimated Southampton, they haven’t lost since January I think. They were decent against Arsenal

They haven't played us , though ;-)

 

[MCFC1993]

Big moment for a lot of our players, can show if they have a part to play in the last 5 league games.

 

[City of Troy]

Chill out guys, in pep we trust

 

[YaYa's Left Peg]

I’m getting Leverkusen vibes!

 

[ufo]

Bench is weak

Tea lady out

 

[eastmanc]

For fucks sakes come on you Dolly Blues.

 

[stonerblue]

That’ll settle any nerves….

Hahaha...

 

[waspish]

Good enough to win but there is way more changes than I thought

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Or a team of rusty, walking injured has beens & players on their way out in the summer.

Like Ake who was fantastic against Arsenal in the final last month?

 

[northendenton]

Lupilu pampers and huggies out in force today on here today lol

 

[M Gaudino]

whats the opposite of ‘full strength’?

 

[DWIFF]

Too many changes I’m afraid that’s going to disrupt the rhythm/momentum that we have.
Gone for a Southampton win.

 

[Callmev]

On paper, that is an absolute horror show of a first eleven.

 

[TFC]

How dare he make so many changes? It’s almost like we are suddenly balls deep in a title race and the league takes precedence over the FA cup. Fuck me some of the wet blankets on here

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

That’s one seriously strange starting 11??, we don’t play again for 9 days? I get players have played a lot recently but ffs, play the strongest 11 get in front with total respect to Southampton & then give them rest, but hey pep’s a genius & im not, (6) fingers crossed ;)

Tired players get injured easier.

 

[FinallyGoodwin]

Naturally Southampton will be happy there are so many changes and for players who may be rusty, but should still have enough to be winning this. Can't just keep playing the same team when some clearly need a rest.


Come on City!

 

[2blue4you]

I don’t know if Peps underestimated Southampton, they haven’t lost since January I think. They were decent against Arsenal

This is very true. I guess we shall see

 

[Cobwebcat]

I’m getting Leverkusen vibes!

Leverkusen>Southampton

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

On paper, that is an absolute horror show of a first eleven.

Ha ha ha.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

Seems like quite a lot of arguably unnecessary tinkering but I guess we don’t understand the state of the squad fitness wise. I doubt Southampton will have prepped for that team too which could be a plus. Come on city!