Spurs (H) Pre Match Thread

[fergal_oc]

Id take 4-3 on Saturday. Same again please :)

 

[MarsLlama]

Every City fan knows our best line up involves Fernandinho at DM, Bernardo and KDB in the middle, Sterling and Sané wingers. It's time for Pep to play it. No more risky decisions.

Ederson
Walker
Kompany
Laporte/Otamendi
Mendy
Fernandinho
De Bruyne
Bernardo
Sané
Sterling
Aguero

 

[Saddleworth2]

...erm, we beat Spurs 4-3.
I don’t think they’ll be buzzing at all.
Pocahontas will give his players a free pass this weekend as he’s down to the bare bones.

I think you are correct. I would not be surprised if we whack them by a big score.

 

[@BluePhil8]

Think we won't be as gung ho. Expect a very clinical 3-0 win or similar with us not conceding many chances. Win the next 6 games and for the second season in a row we are history makers.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Every City fan knows our best line up involves Fernandinho at DM, Bernardo and KDB in the middle, Sterling and Sané wingers. It's time for Pep to play it. No more risky decisions.

Ederson
Walker
Kompany
Laporte/Otamendi
Mendy
Fernandinho
De Bruyne
Bernardo
Sané
Sterling
Aguero

It’s close to our best team but our best CB Partnership has been Stones/Laporte.

 

[MarsLlama]

It’s close to our best team but our best CB Partnership has been Stones/Laporte.

I agree, but there must be something happening in Stones' training or personal life that has Pep feeling like he's not in the right place to start right now.

Best thing to do would be start Laporte IMO because we need to reinforce our faith in him after last night's horror show. Could be anyone starting next to him but I'd be surprised if it was Stones.

 

[come-on-barney]

How much mahrez starts?

Yeah and Sane on in the 88th minute!

 

[Saddleworth2]

I agree, but there must be something happening in Stones' training or personal life that has Pep feeling like he's not in the right place to start right now.

Best thing to do would be start Laporte IMO because we need to reinforce our faith in him after last night's horror show. Could be anyone starting next to him but I'd be surprised if it was Stones.

It’s very frustrating as they were so good together earlier this season and clearly are the Partnership for the future. Anyway, I agree with your sentiment about playing our best team every game. That means Eddie, Kyle, Laporte, Fern, Bernie, Kev, Raz, Leroy and Kun always start if thy are fit. 2 remaining places taken by Vinnie/Ota/JS and Mendy/Zinchenko.
Mahrez and Delph I wouldn’t even have on the bench.

 

[bellsouth]

It’s close to our best team but our best CB Partnership has been Stones/Laporte.

I agree, but the constant changing around of the CBs is an issue, I get why he does it and I don't think it affects our attacking, but it definitely creates issues defending

 

[Saddleworth2]

I agree, but the constant changing around of the CBs is an issue, I get why he does it and I don't think it affects our attacking, but it definitely creates issues defending

I do think it effects our transition. Vinnie/Ota distribution forward is a lot less consistent than Laporte/Stones. The constant rotation of the Partnership doesn’t help build understanding but I know Pep thinks ultimately all 4 become interchangeable. Evidence for that is inconclusive. Premier League not a problem, Champions League, FA cup too many goals shipped.