This gives us the midfield strength to win at the swampppp
I know it would seem madness to some but I just can't see not playing De Jong, Barry, or Milner, which means that Yaya would have to be the one dropped. Obviously he has a sparkling record against scum.. but for our team at this moment this seems to be the way to go.
The reason for some of my omissions:
Yaya: I think the defending and skills of De Jong and Barry are needed against united. Yaya if he plays should be in a more forward role as many others have noted recently. If Milner doesn't start, it will be Yaya, and vice versa. I'd go Milner though. Those of you who are dropping Nigel from your lineups to accommodate Yaya along with Barry and Milner are wrong. We need Nige vs. scum!
Dzeko: poor form. we just can't risk it.
Nasri: plays "too cute".. we need a nasty, junkyard dog mentality for this one. Not to mention someone who will give his left nut to get back on defense and win the ball back ala Milner. However, we could always bring Nasri on later for more creativity if needed.
AJ: he has been on point recently but there's just no room.. a sub for width later on perhaps?
As we all know, Mancini seems to never drop yaya, so it'll be interesting...