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I presume Fernandinho will fill in at the back for Manchester City, the same way as he did in their win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, because they don't have anyone else to partner Nicolas Otamendi.

That all went pretty smoothly, and they definitely looked a better defensive unit than they did last weekend against Norwich, when they defended abysmally.

I cannot see it being much of an issue against the Hornets at the Etihad to be honest.

Watford showed a bit of spirit to come back from 2-0 down for a point against Arsenal last weekend, in Quique Sanchez Flores's first game back in charge.

But I do not see them keeping City quiet. It won't quite be a repeat of the scoreline from last season's FA Cup final, but I see Pep Guardiola's side winning comfortably.

Lawro's prediction: 3-0
Sam's prediction: 4-0

At the moment, Man City have defensive frailties and injuries. Fernandinho can play there and is comfortable doing so, Rodri could play there if needed, but Kyle Walker played as a back three for England and Guardiola could be tempted with him. I would fancy Walker to play there ahead of Nicolas Otamendi sometimes, but his passing at right-back is sometimes average.

Watford got out of jail against Arsenal, and that was from living off mistakes. I do not see Manchester City being upset by the way Watford play. I think a few may get a rest, but City will be angered by last weekend and will want to close the gap quite quickly, with Liverpool having a tough game this weekend.

CHARLIE PREDICTS: 1-0

Hutch's Shoulder wrote:Charlie's prediction is a bit odd, talking about our defensive issues then predicting a clean sheet and only one goal. I'd take Lawro's score though.

sheblue wrote:Charlie Nicolas FFS who gives a tom tit what that twat thinks

Beefymcfc wrote:

sheblue wrote:Charlie Nicolas FFS who gives a tom tit what that twat thinks

Have noticed he seems to have been binned from Soccer Saturday. Wonder what's happened?

Oh, and he talks shite. Anybody can have a quick check to see and see that since Pep took over the goal tally is 27 v 3 in 7 games, averaging just short of 4 goals a game. If anything, Fernandinho makes us an even bigger threat going forward.

Probably still reeling from his teams capitulation last week.

s1ty m wrote:

Beefymcfc wrote:

sheblue wrote:Charlie Nicolas FFS who gives a tom tit what that twat thinks

Have noticed he seems to have been binned from Soccer Saturday. Wonder what's happened?

Oh, and he talks shite. Anybody can have a quick check to see and see that since Pep took over the goal tally is 27 v 3 in 7 games, averaging just short of 4 goals a game. If anything, Fernandinho makes us an even bigger threat going forward.

Probably still reeling from his teams capitulation last week.

Le Tissier seems to have gone too.

Beefymcfc wrote:

s1ty m wrote:

Beefymcfc wrote:

sheblue wrote:Charlie Nicolas FFS who gives a tom tit what that twat thinks

Have noticed he seems to have been binned from Soccer Saturday. Wonder what's happened?

Oh, and he talks shite. Anybody can have a quick check to see and see that since Pep took over the goal tally is 27 v 3 in 7 games, averaging just short of 4 goals a game. If anything, Fernandinho makes us an even bigger threat going forward.

Probably still reeling from his teams capitulation last week.

Le Tissier seems to have gone too.

They seem to be trying to refresh it with changes each week.

nottsblue wrote:

Beefymcfc wrote:

s1ty m wrote:

Beefymcfc wrote:

sheblue wrote:Charlie Nicolas FFS who gives a tom tit what that twat thinks

Have noticed he seems to have been binned from Soccer Saturday. Wonder what's happened?

Oh, and he talks shite. Anybody can have a quick check to see and see that since Pep took over the goal tally is 27 v 3 in 7 games, averaging just short of 4 goals a game. If anything, Fernandinho makes us an even bigger threat going forward.

Probably still reeling from his teams capitulation last week.

Le Tissier seems to have gone too.

They seem to be trying to refresh it with changes each week.

Le Tiss covering our game today. Think he is shell shocked by the score