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[Sister of fu]

damn. figured as much though. Hart Zaba VK Demich Kolarov Yaya Fern Milner Silva Nasri Dzeko

I think he'll go 4-4-2 and probably Navas on the wing if Silva is to play that second striker.

Navas is fit?

He was in a boot last week so I'm not sure he will be back before Sunday.

[South Stand Balti]

Lots of conflicting news but ITV News on the net have just stated Navas has recovered from an ankle injury and is available. Not sure he would.be match fit and apparently Gabby Agbonthewhore is struggling with a knee injury

[The Original Special One]

I'd fear Agbonlahor more than anybody for Villa, although I think we can largely restrict him by starting Milner on the right.
At some stage, though, with Zaba pressing forward, there'll be a risk of us being caught on the break.

And I wouldn't be inclined to believe any talk about him being a doubt.

But we need to be positive: just pummel them from the get-go and not shut up shop until we're at least four up.

[The Original Special One]

Hart
Zaba komps Demi Kola
Garcia Fern
Nasri Yaya Silva
Dzeko

I'd leave fern and Garcia to protect the back 4, allowing the fullbacks to bomb on too. Silva, nasri and yaya to try and break down the villa defence. Just need to make sure we tell dzeko he doesn't need to be involved with the tika taka from the 3 behind him, just stay in the box and wait for the tap ins!

I would go with either your suggested line-up, or
Hart
Zaba - Komps - MDM - Kolarov
Milner - Fred - Yaya - Nasri
Silva
Dzeko

AND the part about Dzeko is Spot on. That's exactly what I want him to do as well.

I wouldn't start Silva; he was still looking a bit fragile on Saturday.

[The Original Special One]

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Starting XI Prediction

Given how Aguero and Yaya were subbed last game, and with the next game end of the week, I think this is how we'll line up:

Hart
Zaba - Komps - Demi - Kola
Nasri - Ferdy - Garcia - Silva
Negredo - Dzeko
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Score Prediction

I think we'll see everyone up for this ... the players as well as the fans ... and then it'll all be too much for Villa who in the back of their minds will be a little relaxed after having secured their PL spot ... oh, and we'll keep the GD well in front so it doesn't really become an issue for us at the last gameweek.

Manchester City 4 - 0 Aston Villa
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I wouldn't put money on it, if I were you. He may well start Negredo as he'll be looking to hit Villa from the get-go - and Negredo is itching to make up lost ground - but even if he does start with two up-front he'd have Yaya pulling the strings in central midfield.

And I can't see him starting Silva - mainly because of his fragile injury situation.
Milner will be solid in backing up Zaba, especially if there's any chance of Agbonlahor starting.

[Clowncrete]

Why can't Jovetic start?

[Blue Since 76]

Why can't Jovetic start?

His injured. And if he's not, he will be by the time he's done his boots up.

If he goes two up front, I'd play Jovetic behind one of the others. It's probably better to start him, as at least if he breaks down again, there's a sub available. Bringing him on always risks finishing the game with 10. And it's about time we found out what we paid for.

[Tony P]

We should take a leaf out of Brenda's book and play 2-2-6

[Hutch's Shoulder]

Rag at work, leaving early for their game with Hull, said 'Don't screw it up tomorrow, I can't stand seeing those Liverpool media types gloating'. Manchester united behind City for once?

[The Original Special One]

Why can't Jovetic start?

Too busy catching flies! :)

[The Original Special One]

Rag at work, leaving early for their game with Hull, said 'Don't screw it up tomorrow, I can't stand seeing those Liverpool media types gloating'. Manchester united behind City for once?

The guy at my local post office collection office told me a few weeks back he was a Villa fan. I told him earlier today when I had to collect a parcel that I hoped we wouldn't 'fall out' over tomorrow night.
He said he'd be rooting for us - but he asked that we don't humiliate them, so I said I'd see what I could do.

ANYBODY but Liverpool he said: so much for 'The People's Club'!
Even VILLA fans can't stand them; and would prefer Mega-Bucks City to win it!

[The Original Special One]

Why can't Jovetic start?

His injured. And if he's not, he will be by the time he's done his boots up.

If he goes two up front, I'd play Jovetic behind one of the others. It's probably better to start him, as at least if he breaks down again, there's a sub available. Bringing him on always risks finishing the game with 10. And it's about time we found out what we paid for.

No way is Jovetic a starter; even if we managed to get him to keep his mouth shut.
I could see Negredo starting though: he's ready to have both arms ripped from his shoulder sockets to prove he's got 'the right stuff'.

[Benjay]

The guy at my local post office collection office told me a few weeks back he was a Villa fan. I told him earlier today when I had to collect a parcel that I hoped we wouldn't 'fall out' over tomorrow night.
He said he'd be rooting for us - but he asked that we don't humiliate them, so I said I'd see what I could do.

ANYBODY but Liverpool he said: so much for 'The People's Club'!
Even VILLA fans can't stand them; and would prefer Mega-Bucks City to win it!

Just taking a straw poll in my office of, people don't like Rodgers and this general feeling of entitlement that Liverpool fans feel to winning. They feel they are owed it because of the history of the club, Hillsborough and all that.

[Sparklehorse]

damn. figured as much though. Hart Zaba VK Demich Kolarov Yaya Fern Milner Silva Nasri Dzeko

I second this line up

[lets all have a disco]

PLEASE WIN.

[ruralblue]

PLEASE WIN.

Seeing as you ask nicely! They'll do it I got a good feeling. :-)

[Benjay]

PLEASE WIN.

Need to be positive. Our home record is very good. Scored buckets of goals at home and conceded 13. We are on 80 points and that is no accident. We have vastly experienced players who have played in massive games for club and country. Like 2 years ago the prize is in sight. I don't envisage compliancy. A few nerves maybe in the first 15 mins but thereafter we should take control. The crowd need to play their part. It'll still be nerve wracking though.

[Luke11993]

Not sure if this belongs in here, but I'm hearing/reading that villa hasn't sold out tomorrow, and the majority of tickets left are being brought by scousers? Anyone heard about this?

[AG7]

Not sure if this belongs in here, but I'm hearing/reading that villa hasn't sold out tomorrow, and the majority of tickets left are being brought by scousers? Anyone heard about this?

Good, so they want to make some noise in the away section ... might wake some of our people and help us create a decent atmosphere ...

[The Original Special One]

The guy at my local post office collection office told me a few weeks back he was a Villa fan. I told him earlier today when I had to collect a parcel that I hoped we wouldn't 'fall out' over tomorrow night.
He said he'd be rooting for us - but he asked that we don't humiliate them, so I said I'd see what I could do.

ANYBODY but Liverpool he said: so much for 'The People's Club'!
Even VILLA fans can't stand them; and would prefer Mega-Bucks City to win it!

Just taking a straw poll in my office of, people don't like Rodgers and this general feeling of entitlement that Liverpool fans feel to winning. They feel they are owed it because of the history of the club, Hillsborough and all that.

My youngest brother is a Bin Dipper. I've been having difficulty persuading him that them not having won a title in 24 years doesn't even begin to compare with us not having won in 44, by the time we did win.
Quite apart from the number they did win