Wolves (A) - Wed 11th May, 20:15 (BST) | Pre-Match Thread

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youngbob said:
Been dreading this one ever since it popped up in the fixture list and dreading it even more without Walker, Stones, and Laporte. We really struggled against them in the home game and we got lucky with the penalty that won it. Wolves seem like they're on the beach a bit - 3 wins in their last 11 games, 7 defeats - but you'd have thought Villa were on the beach before they gave it a go last night. Anything could happen, especially with a makeshift back four.

The one thing that's calming me down is their home record against the current top six this season:

City - N/A
Liverpool - L 0-1
Chelsea - D 0-0
Arsenal - L 0-1
Tottenham - L 0-1
United - L 0-1
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They only just got beat though
 
balotellishaircut said:
I didn’t get why Gerrard took off his DM Marvellous (whatever his surname) who was having a good game, and replace him with an inexperienced 18 year old on 60 mins, for me that weakened Villa in the middle of the park and dippers scored 5 mins later.
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He should have taken off Douglas Luiz, he was horrendous all night, constantly gave the ball away and it led to Mane’s goal the twat
 
Coady will have his usual Worldy against us tonight but I still think we'll have enough.

They've got Neves and Podence according to their own website, so I'm not sure they're going to have too much of a threat. Expect the usual backs to the wall defending, underhand tactics and forceful tackling. It all just depends how much the referee decides (is told) to let the game 'flow'.
 
Len Rum said:
Nathan in training today according to CityXtra on Twitter!
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Presumably they’re only doing light training. Might just be getting him ready for Sunday?

Although even if he’s only 80% fit Pep would probably have in the bench tonight in case of an emergency eg Laporte picks up a red card

On match day I can find bad news in any optimistic story
 
Didsbury Dave said:
The fact that Kev was left on the pitch for 90 minutes on Sunday suggests to me he might be "rested".
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Possibly, but it seemed on Sunday that Pep’s priority on was to go easy on the players who were on the pitch in extra time in Madrid.

KdB played 72 mins in Madrid and was rested for Leeds, so possibly had a bit more in the tank than some others. I’m expecting him to play 60-70 mins in each of the remaining games, more if we’re desperate for a goal.
 
Form table for the last 10 games, although Wolves have played 9 of course, puts them 18th. W2 D1 L6. Scored 7 Conceded 14.

It's a tough place to go historically but the evidence doesn't back that up this season. Adama was always a threat when we played them. He's not there. We just have to be beating this Wolves team. The draw at Chelsea is being overplayed. Chelsea have only won one of their past 5 games.

We just have to go out there and blow this Wolves team aside. They've lost 2-0 at home to Palace. 3-2 at home to Leeds and 3-0 at home to Brighton.

Hopefully we get the 3pts tonight. Noble's last game at home for West Ham when we play them so the fans will be well up for the game. Hopefully we spoil the party. In many ways, as with losing the last game at Maine Road, it would be quite fitting for them to lose Noble's last game.
 
Didsbury Dave said:
The fact that Kev was left on the pitch for 90 minutes on Sunday suggests to me he might be "rested".
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We know that kdb is best suited when playing regularly and not rested as he looses his rhythm (as we found in madrid when rested for leeds).

As long as pep manages it well I would be happy seeing him play 65/70 minutes tonight, getting the game won and then drag him off to protect him for West ham.
 
At least that musclebound cnut Traore isn’t playing tonight. Used to score just two goals every season but, unfortunately, both against us.

Steady as she goes and we stay firmly in the driving seat.
 
supercity88 said:
Form table for the last 10 games, although Wolves have played 9 of course, puts them 18th. W2 D1 L6. Scored 7 Conceded 14.

It's a tough place to go historically but the evidence doesn't back that up this season. Adama was always a threat when we played them. He's not there. We just have to be beating this Wolves team. The draw at Chelsea is being overplayed. Chelsea have only won one of their past 5 games.

We just have to go out there and blow this Wolves team aside. They've lost 2-0 at home to Palace. 3-2 at home to Leeds and 3-0 at home to Brighton.

Hopefully we get the 3pts tonight. Noble's last game at home for West Ham when we play them so the fans will be well up for the game. Hopefully we spoil the party. In many ways, as with losing the last game at Maine Road, it would be quite fitting for them to lose Noble's last game.
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If Noble plays - I hope he does - it won't be their strongest team. He's far from top 1st team material nowadays.

Back to tonight, Pep will go as strong as he can. He's got plenty to rotate with, but, I'd be surprised if, after 3 days rest, he doesn't start with KDB. After tonight , there's a 4 day break to the West Ham game in which to rest up. He should be good for an hour or so, imho, and hopefully we do the business early. Then get him off and ready for the Hammers away.
 
supercity88 said:
Form table for the last 10 games, although Wolves have played 9 of course, puts them 18th. W2 D1 L6. Scored 7 Conceded 14.

It's a tough place to go historically but the evidence doesn't back that up this season. Adama was always a threat when we played them. He's not there. We just have to be beating this Wolves team. The draw at Chelsea is being overplayed. Chelsea have only won one of their past 5 games.

We just have to go out there and blow this Wolves team aside. They've lost 2-0 at home to Palace. 3-2 at home to Leeds and 3-0 at home to Brighton.

Hopefully we get the 3pts tonight. Noble's last game at home for West Ham when we play them so the fans will be well up for the game. Hopefully we spoil the party. In many ways, as with losing the last game at Maine Road, it would be quite fitting for them to lose Noble's last game.
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great assessment supercity88 and I hope that you are spot on mate
 
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