Spurs (h) pre-match thread

[mosssideblue]

I just want to see that lisping prick Kane shut out completely.
We need a higher tempo and quicker ball speed. The chances will come, we just need to be ruthless. 2-1 City.

No need for a dig reference the lisp, you are better than that

 

[simon23]

this will be a much harder test than yesterday.....

for me if match fit both Kun and bernardo should start....dropping mahrez and jesus....

those two just have more threat about them against much tougher opponents.

 

[ninjamonkey]

This is our only big game until Liverpool, it’s key we win here as we’re in for a tough winter, a commanding lead should hopefully demoralise the scousers.


Ederson
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Zinchenko
Fernandinho
Bernardo
Kdb
Mahrez
Jesus
Sterling

Don’t think Rodri is upto speed enough yet to play against a good spurs side who will be targeting the press onto him, if he’s fit enough, Fernandinho has to play this one there’s no reason to rush through Rodri’s integration into the league and this side when you’ve got the master of his position ready to come back in.

Bernardo has to play, would be detrimental to drop mahrez after his performance against West Ham, with no sane we need him at a much higher level than last season and a run of games when he’s performing let’s him know his importance to the side. So for me Bernardo comes into the middle for silva, given his age, he can’t play every game, spurs have a very athletic midfield, Bernardo’s extra running power will help us in the middle.

Similarly with Jesus, apart from always being offside he played well, you’d want Aguero in the side at all times ideally but would be harsh to drop him.

 

[kaz7]

Dinho hasn't played a game for us in months,not sure he can just step in,sergio is ready to play

 

[deano ou812]

Same team for me except Bernardo over Mahrez ...

 

[Dax777]

Could arguably become our strongest challengers over the season, and I expect a hard, physical contest. A draw would not be the worst result, but a defeat would just add to their confidence; similarly, a win for us would likely dent them. An interesting sideshow will be Rodri v Ndombele.

It will be a poor result. Any result other than a win at home is a poor result.

Sorry :(

 

[Dax777]

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Zinchenko
Rodri
De Bruyne
David Silva
Bernardo Silva
Sterling
Aguero

Based on performances from the first game. This lineup is crappy :)

 

[Tricky_Trev]

I’d still keep Aguero on the bench. Shoot me, but I think Jesus has earned staying in the team. Not just his goal, but his willingness to always fight for the ball, he was really sharp in all areas. And Mahrez should be a no-brainer to start.

The main call (at least in my mind) is does Bernardo come into the team? If yes, it should be for Silva in my opinion. But I wouldn’t be surprised if Bernie stays on the bench too.

 

[BlueLook]

I think it's too early to play Dinho. He might not be 100% fit to play this game. However, the press from Spurs might disrupt Rodri but I think we don't have any other good choice as Gundo cannot provide the same defensive presence. Benching Mahrez (as some are suggesting) while trying to regain his older form would be a huge mistake. He has good stats vs Spurs. I also think Jesus should be retained to start. I trust Pep on these anyhow.

 

[Gabriel]

Last season, Mahrez started both Spurs games in London but neither of the home ones, so not sure what will happen with him.

Could do with someone placing an unsettling bid for Eriksen this week. :-)