***Champions v Dippers Official Match Thread***

[nottsblue]

My second least favourite fixture. The first being the away game at theirs.

Luckily they aren't playing well at the moment so we should do ok. A couple of dipper pals aren't confident at all which is very unlike them. And apparently they have a few defensive issues as well with injuries.

We have a good record at home v them. I think they have only won 1 PL fixture at ours in the last decade or so. Like to see a bit of pace today. Gundogan Silva and Lewis should not be in midfield. I doubt Haaland will be fit so Marmoush can start where he left off v Newcastle

A tight game settled by the odd goal
2-1 Marmoush and Savinho

[salford city]

I fucking hate these cunts. Horrible, horrible, breed of scrounging whining oxygen thieves. Not looking forward to this at all. I dread to think what Pep will come up with in defence. If Ake is fit play him rb with dias and Khus cb and josko lb. We need legs in rhe middle today Pep that's a must. Oh, and justice for the 39

[Blue Jam]

Arsenal lost yesterday.
We lost on Wednesday.
We will lose at least 2 today, more likely 3.

[PeterParker]

I am going to skip this, first game of the season for me.
I don't want to ruin this Sunday with another fuck up especially in front of these cunts.

[stupot]

They're hardly on fire themselves. Drew at Everton and Villa and were dead lucky to beat Wolves in-between.
If we win today we're closer to Arsenal than they are too Liverpool

[zuricity]

Open game today, they are not playing well and we are blowing hot and cold. I'd stick Jack alonside Nico in the middle today.Jack doesn't give the ball away like some of the others.

[john@staustell]

Open game today, they are not playing well and we are blowing hot and cold. I'd stick Jack alonside Nico in the middle today.Jack doesn't give the ball away like some of the others.

....but is another who will be lucky to make half time.

[gmercer1]

If the team sheet brings up Gundo and Bern I’m a firm Pep Out

[zabbadabbado]

If Pep sets us up to play to their counter attacking strengths we will get ripped a new arsehole today.

I can see it my minds Eye Rico Lewis getting turned inside out.

Our midfield is shit has zero pace.

The defence is in bits with injuries.

If ever a Day called for some fucking pragmatism this is it.

I fear though another game of "walking Football" midfield with Bernie/Gudogan going again and his Love Child Rico all over the show.

Head says 4,5,- 1 Liverpool

Heart hopes City play like their lives depend on it and put 3 goals past them

[Indianablue]

Dippers not playing well and a few average teams have put up a decent show before they fold.
If we survive the first 15 mins without conceding we might keep the score down. They'll beat us 2-0.
Very windy conditions so it might be interesting. Not going to watch, never like playing them

[Pretty Boy Lee]

I am going to skip this, first game of the season for me.
I don't want to ruin this Sunday with another fuck up especially in front of these cunts.

2:30am on a Monday morning for me and the first time in years I’m not setting an alarm. We’ll lose and it will ruin my week.

Bring on next season

[Kippax Sean]

For me kova has to start this one with Nico in the middle. The quick ball to Marmoush is imperative today. Defence is up in the air but khus is needed at centre half even though he's a better RB than both Ake and Lewis. 2-1 City.

[city72]

I am going to skip this, first game of the season for me.
I don't want to ruin this Sunday with another fuck up especially in front of these cunts.

2:30am on a Monday morning for me and the first time in years I’m not setting an alarm. We’ll lose and it will ruin my week.

Bring on next season

Keep the faith I’m confident today for a change

[carl_feedthegoat]

I wonder what madness PeP will dish up for today's match ?

Nunes at RB ?
Stefan in goal ?

I wouldn't bet against one or both of those for starters !

[zuricity]

I wonder what madness PeP will dish up for today's match ?

Nunes at RB ?
Stefan in goal ?

I wouldn't bet against one or both of those for starters !

Jack in Midfield

[blues2win]

No Haaland according to Sam Lee. Not a surprise but a big blow.

[CTID Hants]

Today’s team to face Liverpool!

XI | Ederson, Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, Gvardiol, Nico, De Bruyne (C), Savinho, Foden, Doku, Marmoush

SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Dias, Kovacic, Grealish, Gundogan, Bernardo, Reis, Nunes, McAtee

[blues2win]

Ederson Lewis Khusanov Ake Gvardiol Nico De Bruyne Foden Doku Marmoush Savinho

[blues2win]

Only slight surprise Ake instead of Dias. Goes with two wingers.

[city72]

I am going to skip this, first game of the season for me.
I don't want to ruin this Sunday with another fuck up especially in front of these cunts.

2:30am on a Monday morning for me and the first time in years I’m not setting an alarm. We’ll lose and it will ruin my week.

Bring on next season

Keep the faith I’m confident today for a change

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