Not a chance Yaya is going to feature in this game. He is simply too ponderous these days. Obviously we might have trouble with the obligatory dives around the edge of the box, but Stones and Otamendi are both strong in the air so I think we can handle it.
I think one of the peculiar features of this game is that I can't see us being susceptible to a fast counter attack. I don't see that they have the pace to worry us in that regard. So I think we can push up without too much fear.
Its intriguing as to how Pep is going to set up. In a bizarre way not having our best striker means that Mourinho will be having kittens trying to figure out our likely formation. In my opinion Pep won't start Kelechi, and might start Nolito in the middle with Sterling and Sane on either wing. I am also hoping that Gundogan comes on at some stage.
It's all guessing games but I think Mourinho will be fearful of us and will play a very cagey, defensive game.
City 2-1.
