Happinesstan Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 5 hours ago, The Prophet said: I fancy a low scoring defeat here. Under Howe at home we've restricted the opposition to one goal or less on 13 occasions and I expect plenty of effort and application. Obviously if City turn it on, they could rip us a new one, but I fancy us to keep it respectable at the back. I wouldn't be entirely suprised to see us line up with a back five. The problem is that I just don't think we're good enough to hurt them. Similar to Liverpool last season we'll be looking at set pieces and the odd counter attack to score. Realistically we may have to score a couple to take a point from the game, but I just can't see it, 0-2 City. Aye we need them to have a bad day, but even on a bad day they can punish you with their eyes closed. I'm not sure there's much more to drain from this set of players than what we saw at out best last season [Arsenal?] but if we can get a similar performance we stand a chance. I think pope increases our chances of a clean sheet slightly. And Botman could, but will Burn instead of Targett negate that? think that will affect our attacking more tbh. Not confident of a win, but never more confident that we can compete, at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 43 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: Aye we need them to have a bad day, but even on a bad day they can punish you with their eyes closed. I'm not sure there's much more to drain from this set of players than what we saw at out best last season [Arsenal?] but if we can get a similar performance we stand a chance. I think pope increases our chances of a clean sheet slightly. And Botman could, but will Burn instead of Targett negate that? think that will affect our attacking more tbh. Not confident of a win, but never more confident that we can compete, at least. Targett only had a dead leg, he should be fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Targett only had a dead leg, he should be fit. Howe said that it might be a bit more severe than that. We'll find out tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Targett only had a dead leg, he should be fit. Latest reports said it was worse than feared. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Well, last season in the league they drew home and away to Southampton, away to Palace, away to West Ham, home and away to Liverpool. Lost to Spurs home and away, lost to Palace at home. We’ll gloss over the rest. But if we can channel/learn from the unpredicted Palace and Southampton who knows! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 We should have had a stone wall penalty off these last season, we got nothing and then they ran away with it. We’re due some luck (or is that the same thing as competent refereeing decisions?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 I’m glad we’ve got that Aussie ref. As far as I can see he’s the best of a bad bunch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Got a ticket for this going, face value, £38. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Interesting thread ahead of Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 (edited) Burn is about to pocket Cancelo. Edited August 18, 2022 by nemtizz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 37 minutes ago, 54 said: Really hope we give him the ‘chess pieces’ to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 We'll be mega-prepared, that's guaranteed under Howe. Not much more you can ask, except maybe a City off-day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Hopefully we can create a fantastic atmosphere from the off and keep it. Not expecting anything but hoping we can at make it difficult for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Fully expecting a defeat but as long as we compete in the game, I'll be happy. Hopefully the atmosphere is good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 What excites me is I know our manager will be going into this game and looking for 3 points, it likely won’t happen, but what a world away from Bruce-ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Think Wilson needs to have one of those days like he did versus Arsenal where he’s just unplayable - mentality and movement. He can give any CB a problem, esp their ball players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Really excited for this. Even if we get a hiding, it'll be interesting to see if we're in a position to lay a glove yet. If not, it'll be good to see just how good we are defensively now with the reinforcements since the last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 If we go 5 at the back and Targett isn’t available will it be Dummett? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Ritchie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Edgar Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 55 minutes ago, 54 said: Pep had a habit of being overly kind even if he doesn't really mean it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) 46 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: If we go 5 at the back and Targett isn’t available will it be Dummett? Would prefer switching Trippier and bringing in Krafth. Better to have two 6 out of 10s in each position than an 8 and a 4. Edited August 19, 2022 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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