****official black cats v citizens match thread****

[carl_feedthegoat]

Not sure whether Yaya can do two games in three days without resorting to 'strolling around' against Liverpool. Apart from that, good selection.

I think we should work him into the ground before he fucks off to AN....with a bit of luck he will get a slight knock which will put him out for 4 weeks.

[Crossie]

0-0 until 75 mins, on come Silva and Aguero to win it 1-0 in the 88th minute.

[s1ty m]

Hart, zabba, kompany, lescott, kolarov, Barry, de Jong, yaay, Nasri, Johnson, dzeko.

Interesting. So fair for the FA to give Liverpool 4 days and us 2 before that game. In no way is the game bent, no way at all. Silly thought.

Anyway, any news of who is on the bench today?

[Spurge]

Hart, zabba, kompany, lescott, kolarov, Barry, de Jong, yaay, Nasri, Johnson, dzeko.

Interesting. So fair for the FA to give Liverpool 4 days and us 2 before that game. In no way is the game bent, no way at all. Silly thought.

Anyway, any news of who is on the bench today?

panti, Richards,Savic, Clichy, Milner, Silva, Aguero

[guv111]

Man City: Hart, Zabaleta, Lescott, Kompany, Kolarov, Johnson, De Jong, Toure Yaya, Barry, Nasri, Dzeko. Subs: Pantilimon, Richards, Clichy, Savic, Milner, Silva, Aguero.

liverbuddy on Twitter: "After yesterdays results I'd have thought Man C would be wary of complacency? that team selection is not giving Sunderland respect!"

Hmm, we'll see. I expect he'd be delighted to have that team at Liverpool, though.

[steveo_88]

Just had a look at the Sunderland central defensive pair, Brown/O'Shea, and me likey! C'mon City!

[1950]

Not sure whether Yaya can do two games in three days without resorting to 'strolling around' against Liverpool. Apart from that, good selection.

I think we should work him into the ground before he fucks off to AN....with a bit of luck he will get a slight knock which will put him out for 4 weeks.

With a bit of bad luck he'll end up playing every possible game in the AFCON & return knackered or even get seriously injured on some Gabonese potato field.

[dazby]

I like the line up. I want to see Nasri step up today in Silva's absence.

[guv111]

I like the line up. I want to see Nasri step up today in Silva's absence.

He really needs to.

[zuricity]

Bobby Manc ain't stupid. This squad can produce with or without one or two players. If we keep getting the results it will put extra pressure on yaya to up his performances when he gets back.

[dazby]

While waiting for the match to start they are showing the 2-4 Tevez show at Chelsea from 2010. That black white and red sash away kit was sooooo good. Not a bad game either.

[Bridge'srightfoot]

While waiting for the match to start they are showing the 1-4 Tevez show at Chelsea from 2010. That black white and red sash away kit was sooooo good. Not a bad game either.

Bellamy as well was outstanding that day.

[Dameerto]

I like the line up. I want to see Nasri step up today in Silva's absence.

He really needs to.

he's been showing signs of improved performances lately.

[Lee_R]

No Balotelli... smokers cough?

[Chinners]

A shame about Tevez, such a fantastic player in that game and others for us

[guv111]

Great music at the Stadium of Light. Miles better than some of the embarrassing shite that some clubs trot out.

[Dameerto]

Come on City, three points please.

[CityGer]

Aaaaaaand it's liiiiiiiive!!!!!

We know, Martin.

[guv111]

Dooley's toffee liqueur at hand, whisky in the fridge for later. I'm excited!!

[MR IMAINEROAD]

Nasri needs to show us what he's made of today. Bit worried about his grit in away games.