***watford v man city official match thread***

[Nigels Tackle]

going in early as i know that stevefromdonny gets worried

[Saul Goodman]

I think there needs to be more rotation in this one. Fernandinho needs to be rested (Delph into CM with Danilo at LB) and obviously Aguero is out, but I also think that Laporte should be rested and maybe Sterling too. We shouldnt be okay to beat Watford with rotation while we need our best, fit 11 for Saturday.

[sheblue]

A tricky one, this looks like a potential banana skin. Can't see wholesale changes. Mahrez in probably, Stones and dave should be back. Pep will hardly risk resting Fern, but I agree he probably should at least have him on the bench.

[salford city]

Strongest team we can put out tonight. Start hard and fast hopefully get our noses in front and then rotate in the second half. Can see Sane starting this one and them Mahrez at Chelsea

[mr_nool]

I think Watford is the sort of team that can hurt us with their physicality if given the chance. But they can also roll over and concede six goals if things go against them early on. I.E. I, like salford city, want us to start with a strong team and then switch down a gear in the second half if we're well ahead.

[stevefromdonny]

going in early as i know that stevefromdonny gets worried

cheers mate, but i havnt gone today so you could of put it on later

[nottsblue]

Watford have beaten the reigning PL champions at home the last two seasons. Surely they can’t make it a hat trick

[bluemoon]

Watford have beaten the reigning PL champions at home the last two seasons. Surely they can’t make it a hat trick

I hate those kind of stats! The only way this team can be beaten is by the footballing gods and I fear it's only a matter of time before they rear their ugly heads!

Any kind of win will do, it's all about keeping pressure on the scousers. That late goal will hopefully given our boys a reminder that they can't get complacent.

[london blue 2]

Get the points here. Worry about the weekend later.

[Kippax Sean]

Tricky one tonight, be happy with a 1-0 win. Next 5/6 weeks will shake things up at the top. Come on City.

[johnny crossan]

I think there needs to be more rotation in this one. Fernandinho needs to be rested (Delph into CM with Danilo at LB) and obviously Aguero is out, but I also think that Laporte should be rested and maybe Sterling too. We shouldnt be okay to beat Watford with rotation while we need our best, fit 11 for Saturday.

I think rotation away here would be very risky, Walker, Silva, Stones, Laporte and Delph should all start for me.

[Saul Goodman]

I think there needs to be more rotation in this one. Fernandinho needs to be rested (Delph into CM with Danilo at LB) and obviously Aguero is out, but I also think that Laporte should be rested and maybe Sterling too. We shouldnt be okay to beat Watford with rotation while we need our best, fit 11 for Saturday.

I think rotation away here would be very risky, Walker, Silva, Stones, Laporte and Delph should all start for me.

Agree with those except for Laporte. Do you mean Delph at LB?

Youre not resting vs Chelsea so if you dont rest here then youd have to rest vs Hoffenheim in the CL next week

[Burt]

This is no more dangerous than any other game. We just need to be at it and win whatever scoreline and the dippers will crumble at some stage sooner or later. Cum on Blues!

[Nigels Tackle]

kompany starts razza benched

CITY XI | Ederson, Walker, Kompany (C), Stones, Delph, Sane, Bernardo, Silva, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Jesus

SUBS | Muric, Danilo, Sterling, Gundogan, Laporte, Otamendi, Foden #WATMCI

[johnny crossan]

[CTID Hants]

CITY XI | Ederson, Walker, Kompany (C), Stones, Delph, Sane, Bernardo, Silva, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Jesus

SUBS | Muric, Danilo, Sterling, Gundogan, Laporte, Otamendi, Foden #WATMCI

[Nigels Tackle]

anyone know the team?

[johnny crossan]

CITY XI | Ederson, Walker, Kompany (C), Stones, Delph, Sane, Bernardo, Silva, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Jesus

SUBS | Muric, Danilo, Sterling, Gundogan, Laporte, Otamendi, Foden #WATMCI

worrying lack of Sterling

[Saul Goodman]

Solid lineup. Should win this one.
Finally Laporte gets a rest

[carl_feedthegoat]

FFS !!! Kompany......he will fuck up , I know he will.

Stones must privately be thinking wtf !!