Lish007 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 10 hours ago, mouldy_uk said: I’d take a Man City loss for a guaranteed 3 points against the bin dippers Any day of the week mate. If I see that Klopp grin again... Considering how irate all of us get, Eddie must be so in control of his emotions..the guy is a freak! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Scorching in Athens today. Hope for some light heat exhaustion, cramps and potentially the odd calf or hamstring injury before the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 hours ago, JUICE690 said: Villa missed open goals twice, City won’t. Not getting carried away with our performance (been bathing in it for days mind) but most sides will lose at the Etihad so as long as we give them a game I’ll be happy. My take as well. Obvs Taggart is talking out of his decrepid arse suggesting they "played us off the park" but they were strong in possession. Just fluffed the major chances. Equalised Missed sitters at 2-1 AND 3-1 Very open game tho so might explain, in part, the stats. Clearly were going to cause havoc going forward but we need to keep level heads. Howe and the team will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 While I expect City to win, you can guarantee our tactics will be different. What was the sitter they missed at 2-1 by the way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 There will never be a better time to play them. Early in the season, De Bruyne out, and they'll be tired after a midweek game in Mediterranean heat. I also wonder whether Pep is quite as on it as previous. Last season, he was hinting at seeking another challenge should they finally land the Champions League, and he's made the error of complaining about having to play us so soon after the Super Cup. Then he gave Haaland a public dressing down at half-time in the Burnley game. The FFP proceedings are coming up, and deep down he must know they're in danger of serious punishment. Does he really want to hang around through all that? In an ordinary season, I'd dismiss our chances of winning the Premiership, as it now usually needs 90 points. But suppose City slip a bit and it only takes 80 and it's then wide open. I was expecting Liverpool to mount a challenge, but now I'm not so sure. Chelsea have a great squad, but they may take time to find and settle their best team. Man U seem to be permanently stuck in a stage of transition. Arsenal haven't bought well I think. Spurs are probably on the way up again, but it looks too soon for them. All in all, there may be a chance for someone to do a Leicester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, Cronky said: There will never be a better time to play them. Early in the season, De Bruyne out, and they'll be tired after a midweek game in Mediterranean heat. I also wonder whether Pep is quite as on it as previous. Last season, he was hinting at seeking another challenge should they finally land the Champions League, and he's made the error of complaining about having to play us so soon after the Super Cup. Then he gave Haaland a public dressing down at half-time in the Burnley game. The FFP proceedings are coming up, and deep down he must know they're in danger of serious punishment. Does he really want to hang around through all that? In an ordinary season, I'd dismiss our chances of winning the Premiership, as it now usually needs 90 points. But suppose City slip a bit and it only takes 80 and it's then wide open. I was expecting Liverpool to mount a challenge, but now I'm not so sure. Chelsea have a great squad, but they may take time to find and settle their best team. Man U seem to be permanently stuck in a stage of transition. Arsenal haven't bought well I think. Spurs are probably on the way up again, but it looks too soon for them. All in all, there may be a chance for someone to do a Leicester. Still hold Arsenal as favorites over us, but they are the only ones(apart from Man City that is). City dont need to slip though, just rightly punished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: While I expect City to win, you can guarantee our tactics will be different. What was the sitter they missed at 2-1 by the way? The Watkins miss but I think Botman did enough to put him off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Surely there won't be any changes for this if everyone's fit? Almiron and Gordon are the perfect wingers for this type of match to keep things tight & competitive. Barnes-y to come on and snatch a point at the death. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Cronky said: There will never be a better time to play them. Early in the season, De Bruyne out, and they'll be tired after a midweek game in Mediterranean heat. I also wonder whether Pep is quite as on it as previous. Last season, he was hinting at seeking another challenge should they finally land the Champions League, and he's made the error of complaining about having to play us so soon after the Super Cup. Then he gave Haaland a public dressing down at half-time in the Burnley game. The FFP proceedings are coming up, and deep down he must know they're in danger of serious punishment. Does he really want to hang around through all that? In an ordinary season, I'd dismiss our chances of winning the Premiership, as it now usually needs 90 points. But suppose City slip a bit and it only takes 80 and it's then wide open. I was expecting Liverpool to mount a challenge, but now I'm not so sure. Chelsea have a great squad, but they may take time to find and settle their best team. Man U seem to be permanently stuck in a stage of transition. Arsenal haven't bought well I think. Spurs are probably on the way up again, but it looks too soon for them. All in all, there may be a chance for someone to do a Leicester. This will be the game which tells us whether City will be invincible this season. Normally they would pass around our press quite effectively, but I wonder how they will look after losing de Bruyne and Gundogan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: Interesting to see the possession stats after this. Used to this being 74-26 or something like this but if we get near 60-40 it's a big sign of progress that we're closer than ever to these. Was 56-44 last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I fancy us to win this. Then the media won’t give us the credit we deserve cause of City’s injuries and playing in midweek. But I’m expecting a 3-2 win. We hold on for last 25 minutes, always a threat on the counter with Barnes missing a great chance to put us 4-2 up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Love this fixture these days. Great opportunity to see how far we've come. This will be a competitive game for them. They are the champions of Europe at home. We're fucking mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) They're going full strength which is good for us. Edited August 16, 2023 by 54 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Really not sure I fancy City for the title this season. Really lacking in depth. Mind, no doubt half their regens are world beaters in waiting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Is it Saturday yet?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, 54 said: They're going full strength which is good for us. or it’s another game to get minutes in the legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Tooner Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) That heat in Greece will drain them, hopefully goes to extra time Edited August 16, 2023 by Tina Tooner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Tina Tooner said: That heat in Greece will drain them, hopefully goes to extra time Unfortunately going straight to pens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Nice bit of stress for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, bigfella said: Unfortunately going straight to pens Hopefully the pens continue all night and nobody ever misses then. Want them still taking them tomorrow morning at 9am, with the scores 1427 each. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 We'll do these, convinced myself of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineblue Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Anderson said: We'll do these, convinced myself of it. We will see I’m there on Saturday night in the South Stand, I’m glad it’s a high pressure game it brings the best out in us, if we were playing say a West Ham I’d be more concerned tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Thought we played pretty well there last season and could have got something, certainly had chances, then mistake from Trippier and it was game over. Really think we can get something this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Something feels possible at least, re. a positive result for us. Just don't expect it but they'll go in with every intention and that's all you can ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Never feel like we're getting the win against City, but this at least feels like the best time to play them to try and get something out of it. Worst case though it's over and done with and not going into the end of season run in still needing to get through this fixture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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