Villareal Game

[carl_feedthegoat]

Cristian Zapata is also out.....fuck me...COME ON CITY.

[Kladze]

Cristian Zapata is also out.....fuck me...COME ON CITY.

LOL !

How big is their squad ?

[The Original Special One]

I also hear Cani who scored at ES may also be crocked after yesterdays game

If they are as understrength as we're being led to believe we should field our strongest possible side to take advantage of it: QPR are our next PL opponents which should be an easy three points, even though their small pitch might cramp our style

[Goaters 103]

This will be a tough game. Better we concentrate on who we have, than who they dont.

Approach this in the right way, and we can get a result because it is must-win. Last thing we need is another Thursday Europa League campaign on our hands.

[The Original Special One]

Yeah, I think that'll be it, but I might be tempted to rest Silva and play Johnson bearing in mind how average Silva was against them two weeks ago (before you all jump down my throat).

I rekon Silva's poor performance was more of a one off though tbh.. however I agree and would rest Silva on the basis that he needs resting and keeping fresh. Something tells me though that Bob will take another view. That he could rest Silva for QPR and play him Wed to sort of throw him back in the deep end v Villareal and see how he responds.

It was interesting to hear Bob say, in the context of his latest criticism of Johnson that he should always play well, like David Silva!

[The Original Special One]

Yeah, I think that'll be it, but I might be tempted to rest Silva and play Johnson bearing in mind how average Silva was against them two weeks ago (before you all jump down my throat).

I rekon Silva's poor performance was more of a one off though tbh.. however I agree and would rest Silva on the basis that he needs resting and keeping fresh. Something tells me though that Bob will take another view. That he could rest Silva for QPR and play him Wed to sort of throw him back in the deep end v Villareal and see how he responds.

They always seemed to have at least two players either surrounding Silva, or moving in on him, every time he got the ball; which made Nasri's performance all the more disappointing, and which is why I think its critical that Milner starts, because he always has his industry to fall back on, even if the 'flicks' aren't coming off.

[carl_feedthegoat]

I also hear Cani who scored at ES may also be crocked after yesterdays game

If they are as understrength as we're being led to believe we should field our strongest possible side to take advantage of it: QPR are our next PL opponents which should be an easy three points, even though their small pitch might cramp our style

We need to improve our goal ratio...Napoli are 3 goals better off than us.

[mcfc1632]

Well Mario definitely has the edge, pace and technique-wise, but I think we just need to keep the Dzeko momentum going, or provide him with the opportunity

What about keeping the Balo momentum going? The guy is on fire(works)

Yeah, but I don't think it will faze Mario as much as it had done to Edin, particularly after his Munich horror-show; Mario can always come on and score inside 20 minutes, but I just think the critical thing is getting Edin to break his Euro duck

Definitely Balo for me. He's imo at the moment the in form striker of the two

All considerations of who would benefit most for confidence etc are secondary on cthis occaision - IMO - this has become a must win game and whatever team Bob thinks will best achieve that

[brite blu sky]

Yeah, I think that'll be it, but I might be tempted to rest Silva and play Johnson bearing in mind how average Silva was against them two weeks ago (before you all jump down my throat).

I rekon Silva's poor performance was more of a one off though tbh.. however I agree and would rest Silva on the basis that he needs resting and keeping fresh. Something tells me though that Bob will take another view. That he could rest Silva for QPR and play him Wed to sort of throw him back in the deep end v Villareal and see how he responds.

They always seemed to have at least two players either surrounding Silva, or moving in on him, every time he got the ball; which made Nasri's performance all the more disappointing, and which is why I think its critical that Milner starts, because he always has his industry to fall back on, even if the 'flicks' aren't coming off.

Definitely Milner for me. Nasri can have a go at demolishing QPR on his tod.

[Mark Garrett]

Hart

Zabba
Kompany
Lescott
Clichy

Ya Ya
De Jong

Milner
Silva
Aguero

Balotelli

Yep I agree with this line-up, offers enough defensive protection and work rate with pace and creativity going forward.

We may well have to be patient in trying to break them down because they were well organised in defence at Eastlands and although they are at home this time, they are again missing a number of key players so may opt to play on the counter-attack as they did away. Either way we have to take at least a point out of this game.

[guv111]

We need to improve our goal ratio...Napoli are 3 goals better off than us.

Amazing to think that's even a problem after our league form this season.

[Slim]

Beat Napoli and it all goes away.

[Kladze]

Beat Napoli and it all goes away.

That's definitely the pivotal game. Will be a virtual knock out cup tie

[phips]

Hart

Zabba
Kompany
Lescott
Clichy

Ya Ya
De Jong

Milner
Silva
Aguero

Balotelli

I expect this. Although I wouldnt be surprised if Barry played over Yaya and we rested Silva.

[brite blu sky]

I expect this. Although I wouldnt be surprised if Barry played over Yaya and we rested Silva.

I'd be very very surprised if he played no Silva AND no Yaya.

[phips]

why is this gameweek played an hour later than all the previous? it really messes things up...i can only watch the 1st half tomorrow =/

[LookMumImOnMCF.net]

why is this gameweek played an hour later than all the previous? it really messes things up...i can only watch the 1st half tomorrow =/

I take it you're not in europe? The clocks went back for daylight savings. Will be at this time til April i think.

[phips]

why is this gameweek played an hour later than all the previous? it really messes things up...i can only watch the 1st half tomorrow =/

I take it you're not in europe? The clocks went back for daylight savings. Will be at this time til April i think.

Naw, the states. DLS isnt until Friday here I believe. So tomorrow's game will be played at 1245pm here (an hour later than normal).

[halnone]

why is this gameweek played an hour later than all the previous? it really messes things up...i can only watch the 1st half tomorrow =/

I take it you're not in europe? The clocks went back for daylight savings. Will be at this time til April i think.

Naw, the states. DLS isnt until Friday here I believe. So tomorrow's game will be played at 1245pm here (an hour later than normal).

Starts at 3:45 here on the east coast. I will probably only be able to watch the last 20 mins though.