Spurs (a) - pre-match thread

[Odvan]

Team seems a bit tired at this stage. And of course Kevin's absense is a huge loss.

Would take a point. But even loss wouldn't be the end of the world. Barca rarely has more than 10 games without a loss. It's ok. Considering 4 points advantage. And I would add something about defenders but I rather not.

 

[marco]

very tough fixture and i'd take the point right now, Kane is missing for this which is a massive loss for spurs,they will high press like celtic did and i think they will undo us,can't see us not scoring but will we score enough because we will concede,sorry for being negative but i think spurs will do us 2-1

 

[super_city_si]

i think navas will start this. I hope he doesn't but pragmatism may take precedence.

 

[Exiled]

Bravo
Sagna
Stones
Otamendi
Clichy
Fernando
Fernandinho
Silva
Navas
Sterling
Aguero

That's my team also - with Stones and Fernando the defence looks more solid. Not bothered about the other end because if we take our chances we will score.

 

[Ethan23]

I feel we are due a bad result. Just hope we draw and don't lose. Not very hopeful of a win, especially without De Bruyne

I'd even set up for a draw

Bravo

Sagna
Otamendi
Stones
Clichy

Fernandinho
Fernando
Gundogan

Sterling
Aguero
Silva

 

[webelieve]

Last nights game came at the right time for us, as we needed to see how we coped with a team playing high pressure football. We did not fold and came back every time we conceded. John Stones should make the difference at the back and Pep will have a plan. A draw would be a decent result against a very good spurs side.

 

[MCFC1993]

Defensive set up needs to be right for this one. Zaba and one of Clichy or Kolarov have to make way. Gundogan still not match fit yet.

Bravo
Sagna
Otamendi
Stones
Kolarov
Fernando
Fernandinho
Silva/Gundogan
Sterling
Aguero
Sane/Silva/Navas

 

[Gabriel]

Defensive set up needs to be right for this one. Zaba and one of Clichy or Kolarov have to make way. Gundogan still not match fit yet.

Bravo
Sagna
Otamendi
Stones
Kolarov
Fernando
Fernandinho
Silva/Gundogan
Sterling
Aguero
Sane/Silva/Navas

I'd agree with that team as well, though with Navas starting ahead of Sane.

 

[vmsuhail]

A draw is all I ask for. We will maintain our 4 point advantage over them and 3 points over the rest of the chasing pack.

 

[Exiled]

A draw is all I ask for. We will maintain our 4 point advantage over them and 3 points over the rest of the chasing pack.

I agree and at least 4 points clear of the Rags

 

[BLUEMATT23]

Win for us 3-1

 

[richards30]

Bravo
Sagna
Stones
Otamendi
Clichy
Fernando
Dinho
Gundogan
Silva
Sterling
Aguero

 

[BringBackSwales]

Horrible team with horrible arrogant fans, any win will do

 

[Tricky_Trev]

The two games we're quite obviously going to struggle in are Spurs away and Liverpool away. It's probably going to be our first defeat, a draw would be a great result. A win would be incredible!

 

[BLUEMATT23]

The two games we're quite obviously going to struggle in are Spurs away and Liverpool away. It's probably going to be our first defeat, a draw would be a great result. A win would be incredible!

But surely if we are going to win leagues we have to find a way to win at these places? in particularly Anfield. I know we have won at Spurs a few times over the years but no place should hold fears.

 

[mancity dan]

Pochettino's 1st ever win in management came against Pep.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/10592713/how-pochettino-beat-pep

I would take a draw now, all be told.

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

But surely if we are going to win leagues we have to find a way to win at these places? in particularly Anfield. I know we have won at Spurs a few times over the years but no place should hold fears.

We wiped the floor with them at their place both times we won the league. Biggest test of the season so far this one. Much more talented team than United if we can rough these up will send out a message to everyone else.

 

[Kompany is King]

Lets see how Pep's side bounces back.

 

[Marvin]

I'd take a draw as well. Massive game for Spurs and we will go there with this game in our legs and without a 2-3 important players. Take Nolito and KDB out you take a lot of goals and chance creation out of the team

 

[BLUEMATT23]

We wiped the floor with them at their place both times we won the league. Biggest test of the season so far this one. Much more talented team than United if we can rough these up will send out a message to everyone else.

Let's hope so