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Any reason why? Anita's crying out for a run of games IMO. Because Antia and Tiote are too similar. Having 2 sitting midfielders was part of our problem last year, Jonas can actually dribble (not much else) and won't be asked to pick up the ball from extremely deep. In what way are Anita and Tiote similar? Their mentalities are very similar, neither have much going forward, like to sit deep and collect the ball off the centre backs. One is enough, two is too many.

Any reason why? Anita's crying out for a run of games IMO. Because Antia and Tiote are too similar. Having 2 sitting midfielders was part of our problem last year, Jonas can actually dribble (not much else) and won't be asked to pick up the ball from extremely deep.

Think that team's OK, better balance in the middle. Would rather have Tiote-Jonas than Tiote-Anita.

We already have a replacement deep-lying midfielder with good passing, Anita. What would be more likely however, is Sissoko plays alongside Tiote with Marveaux ahead.

If it's 20 million and above, I'd take it. If him leaving means that Sissoko drops back and Marveaux gets put in that AM slot, we'll be a better team for it.

Marveaux should only take a wide spot in a 4-2-3-1 when Ben Arfa's injured, they're too similar, an issue compounded by our goal-shy midfielders. That's why Remy is perfect for our team, he has enough ability on the ball to start wide but has striker's movement and instincts meaning he will make runs off the ball, and we desperately need that as only Cisse has that mentality at present. I really hope we see this one day, it's a front 6 that would give anyone in the league a hard time: Sissoko Cabaye HBA Marveaux Remy Cisse

I'd rather see Anita than Tiote but would settle for Cabaye playing further forward than him, we'll see. I really rate Anita but tomorrow isn't the game for him.

The only time Cabaye playing deep is an issue is when Tiote is the one that plays alongside him. I think the best current team we could possibly field would be Cabaye and Sissoko playing alongside each other with Marveaux in the hole.

If that's the team, great. Our best opportunities will come on the counter and between Sissoko, HBA and Gouffran, there's enough pace and ball-carrying ability to do some damage.

Lewandowski own goal. 2-1 Dortmund.

Pelanty Dortmund.

Dortmund score a lovely goal. Hummels with a delicious through ball.

Dortmund looking a bit flat after a good period, lacking a bit of zip in the final third.

Dortmund playing some lovely stuff. New signings seem to be fitting in well.

Christ, what a hit.

Nice skill from De Bruyne, he looks like a pure AM to me.

Really looking forward to seeing De Bruyne, heard great things.

Exactly what we're after, him and Ben Arfa switching wings would be majestic.

Game over.

Van Persie, man.

Giggs ahead of Kagawa? Is the latter injured or something?

It should be Gouffran on the left for this one, we'll need his pace on the counter and he works hard. I like Marveaux but don't think he's cut out to play wide for games like this. Jonas will most likely start but I'd genuinely rather have Obertan ahead of him for that position.

I think we'll put in a surprisingly good performance but still lose 2-1. I do think a draw isn't out of the question though, there are a lot of different variables at play. Our biggest hope is that a lot of their new players start and don't grasp the league's pace straight away. I'm intrigued as to how the team will perform with less pressure and supposedly improved fitness.

Isn't Pellegrini a 4-4-2 man? Navas will be one of his main players if so, old school winger.

Yeah, not loads but a few. There were a fair few idiots in attendance mind, a fight nearly broke out behind me because one lad was annoyed at someone for criticising Shola too much