Southampton v City pre-match thread

[Danish Blue]

I am confused as to what is going on with Yaya, he came back revitalised now he looks like his legs have gone again, is it mental or physical, can't make the guy out, but he is a gamewinner when he is on his game and a complete liability when he isnt

 

[Danny_Johnson4]

I am confused as to what is going on with Yaya, he came back revitalised now he looks like his legs have gone again, is it mental or physical, can't make the guy out, but he is a gamewinner when he is on his game and a complete liability when he isnt

Pretty simple mate,

He is fully aware he ain't getting a new contract and no longer has the heart for it. It does make you wonder what his intentions were when he was putting in 100%. In all likelihood he was playing for the contract, but surely he should still be running his arse off even though it is clear he wont still be here

Navas has been garbage for years, and is leaving; but I appreciate the effort he is putting in despite it being so obvious he wont be here next year

 

[Bozo]

Would like us to put down a bit of a statement ahead of the semi. 4-1 City.

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Would like us to put down a bit of a statement ahead of the semi. 4-1 City.

I'd take a win!

 

[City_Sean]

This is going to be a really tough game, Southampton are well drilled under Puel and Gabbiadini should be fit for them.

Bravo
Navas Stones Kompany Clichy
KDB Fernandinho Silva
Sterling Aguero Sane

2-1 City.

 

[aguero93:20]

I wonder if Guardiola will want to give De Bruyne and Fernandinho a chance to play themselves back into form ahead of the semi-final?

I think if we win this then we're in a very strong position for top four. Got a feeling we'll struggle though.

Wouldn't mind seeing Nando get half an hour in case we need him against Arsenal. Think De Bruyne will start over Silva for this one.

 

[simon23]

Drop Bravo (again)

Keep KDB on the bench as i think it will be an open game and it wont be southampton parking the bus

Play Vinnie and not Ottomendi

 

[simon23]

Wouldn't mind seeing Nando get half an hour in case we need him against Arsenal. Think De Bruyne will start over Silva for this one.

that would be a huge mistake if he did

silva makes us tick and controls a game...KDB doesn't, he just more adds the odd sprinkle here and there

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

I have the feeling this will be a draw and add to the already frustrating season. Funny how we're in the same position as last year, fightiing the same fourth place battle we did then against Utd.

 

[kaz7]

Neil Swarbrick has been appointed as referee for Southampton vs. Manchester City on Saturday.