West Ham (A) - Sun 15th May, 14:00 (BST) | Pre-Match Thread

[The Pandorica Opened]

Can strikers dictate which centre back they play against? Isn’t it the defender that decides to mark a striker? If Antonio decides to target Fernandinho doesn’t Fernandinho just take him into harmless positions?

I'd imagine that battle of who dictates where the striker moves is something that rages the whole game between the striker himself and the CBs, with the other players trying to frame the movements they can make as well.

Let's hope that when it comes to our defence, the matador can neutralise the bull.

 

[Don Karleone]

A good sign

Scrap that, ffs Stu

 

[city saint]

How come Ake isnt playing if he's fit enough for the bench?

hes not fully fit but can do a bit if required no point gambling on all our centre backs

 

[bluemoon32]

Because he is not fit enough to start

Ok thanks

 

[BringBackSwales]

In case anyone was curious:

Taylor not listed?

 

[RayCTID]

Same as the Wolves game possession is key

 

[Don Karleone]

Fabianski is one of those keepers who I always feel has a worldie against us. Probably not true

 

[jaiguruKun]

It's not going to be a walkover like Wednesday. I'm expecting drama, it's the City way!

 

[bert38]

Scrap that, ffs Stu

Our players are giving everything for the cause. First few minutes crucial.

 

[hertsblue]

Yeah but officials can take it out of our hands ..

Just hope we can do the business today as if not i can see us getting Oliver for the Villa game with him under orders that any touch is a penalty to Villa, like when he gave Leicester 3 against us