Lighthouse Posted 24 April, 2016 Share Posted 24 April, 2016 Interesting this one. If Man Utd win their game in hand, City are only 2 points above 5th and will really need a win. On the flip side, this fixture comes in the middle of a Real Madrid sandwich, with City playing them twice in the space of 8 days. No doubt they will have one eye on the Champions League, I reckon we could get a point if we play to our potential. I'd go with the same team as Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 24 April, 2016 Share Posted 24 April, 2016 Forster Martina Fonte VVD Bertrand Davis Wanyama Romeu Tadic Long Mane I'd play this, think pace would be key, however I expect Pelle in for Davis by Koeman. I'm hoping the Madrid game is not over by the first leg, a tiring match would be perfect lol. Prediction: 2-1 or 1-1 let's hope! If newcastle can draw with them then we should be able to as well at least, however feel 7/9pts is needed in last 3 games for any chance at Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 April, 2016 Share Posted 24 April, 2016 (edited) What ever side they put out it will be a huge test. They have shown they are vulnerable when a team goes for them. Should be a good game Oh, we will have to score at least twice to get any points IMO Edited 24 April, 2016 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 24 April, 2016 Share Posted 24 April, 2016 What ever side they put out it will be a huge test. They have shown they are vulnerable when a team goes for them. Should be a good game And that has been our biggest downfall all season....not going for teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 24 April, 2016 Share Posted 24 April, 2016 We can beat the top teams but we need a performance like against Arsenal or Liverpool to pull off a victory. Personally I think it will either be a draw or a narrow away victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 24 April, 2016 Share Posted 24 April, 2016 Pelle must be in contention to start at home given his record at SMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 24 April, 2016 Share Posted 24 April, 2016 Let's hope they rest KDB for the 2nd leg against Real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show me the mané Posted 24 April, 2016 Share Posted 24 April, 2016 That team looks decent. Long and mane up front could cause them problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show me the mané Posted 24 April, 2016 Share Posted 24 April, 2016 That team looks decent. Long and mane up front could cause them problems Forster Martina Fonte VVD Bertrand Davis Wanyama Romeu Tadic Long Mane I'd play this, think pace would be key, however I expect Pelle in for Davis by Koeman. I'm hoping the Madrid game is not over by the first leg, a tiring match would be perfect lol. Prediction: 2-1 or 1-1 let's hope! If newcastle can draw with them then we should be able to as well at least, however feel 7/9pts is needed in last 3 games for any chance at Europe. That team looks decent. Long and mane up front could cause them problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globetrotter Posted 24 April, 2016 Share Posted 24 April, 2016 That team looks decent. Long and mane up front could cause them problems Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 Let's hope they rest KDB for the 2nd leg against Real! And Ageuro please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA SaintsFan Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 A tricky run-in could potentially be a lot easier: -City should be distracted by the UCL - IF Leicester have already wrapped up the title by the time we play Tottenham, they will have much less to play for. - Palace will have one eye on the Cup final the next weekend, and are only playing for mid table positions. If we are on top form, I would say Europa League is not entirely unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 We will lose, as we always do to them. By 2 goals, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 We will lose, as we always do to them. By 2 goals, I guess. Miss this did ya? http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21311313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 We will lose, as we always do to them. By 2 goals, I guess. We've beaten then at home a couple of times since we got back to the PL iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 Forster Cedric Fonte VVD Bertrand Wanyama Clasie Mane Davis Tadic Long Stay tight and hit them with the pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 We will lose, as we always do to them. By 2 goals, I guess. Except we don't always lose to them. Have a Minstrel or forty and calm down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 Wouldn't be surprised to see 3 5 2. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 Forster Cedric Fonte VVD Bertrand Wanyama Clasie Mane Davis Tadic Long Stay tight and hit them with the pace. I'll go with that except for Romeu replacing Clasie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 I'll go with that except for Romeu replacing Clasie. Leaves us with no ball players in the middle of the park then. Got to have Clasie or Jwp (Clasie the better option IMO) along side Victor or Romeu. Victor getting the nod because he will play a blinder in one of his come and get me auditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 We will lose, as we always do to them. By 2 goals, I guess. We've lost once against them at home since promotion, won and drawn the other 2. You're wrong for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 25 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 25 April, 2016 Such a predictable troll and yet so many bites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 25 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 25 April, 2016 He's completely wrong, but now if we lose the way his brain works he'll be back saying see I told you we always lose to them! Think he just uses it to deal with the disappointment. If I didn't know better I'd think he was a teenager. Incorrect, he does not suffer 'disappointment', it's all just a cry for attention. It's no coincidence that his opinion is always the one which will draw the most criticism and derision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 25 April, 2016 Share Posted 25 April, 2016 Yaya Toure likely to be missing through injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 This is a game for workers. I would rest Tadic and Pelle. Close down hard and hit them with pace. I see 3 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 a narrow lead for Man City is what we want from tonights match. Maybe one or two injuries wouldn't go amiss either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 This is a game for workers. I would rest Tadic and Pelle. Close down hard and hit them with pace. I see 3 points No way is Tadic being rested in his current form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Forster Cedric, Fonte, VVD, Bertrand Romeu, Clasie/Wanyama Mane Davis Tadic Long Romeu/Clasie/Wanyama is the only hard decision really. Maybe Ron will play Pelle up top and bench Mane, Mane hasn't been great of late and Pelle has been pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Interesting this one. If Man Utd win their game in hand, City are only 2 points above 5th and will really need a win. On the flip side, this fixture comes in the middle of a Real Madrid sandwich, with City playing them twice in the space of 8 days. No doubt they will have one eye on the Champions League, I reckon we could get a point if we play to our potential. I'd go with the same team as Villa. It will be interesting to see just how their manager plays out the next week or so. CL place by no means guaranteed via Prem League place. Their match v Arsenal really is a "must win six pointer" with Man U also able to close the gap with their match in hand. Finishing 4th with the extra qualiying games is far from ideal. So, is it to be the percentage game of winning at least 2 of their 3 remaining league games against us, Swansea and Arsenal, or rest players for the higher risk of having to overcome Real Madrid over 2 games and then face a final probably against Bayern to get a CL place next season? I know what my money would be on for a CL spot next season!! After the way he has been treated does he really give a flying feck anyway? Why handover a fantastic stepping stone for next season on a plate to his successor!! A squad of their depth should be able to rest a player or two anyway without losing too much threat, but from the players point of view I reckon they'd prefer a CL Medal to a 3rd or 4th spot in The Prem!! Lets hope we do catch them on the hop but that they still top 4 or win the CL to enhance our own Euro aspirations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 One of my few visits to SMS this season, hoping for a nice sunny day and a 2-1 win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 3 at the back might be an option again for this one. Long running off Pelle with Tadic just behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 having had a browse through whoscored, I was surprised to see how much tadic, pelle, long and mane contribute in terms of assists, goals, key passes and the like. It's even more impressive given the fact that none of them has been a consistent starter this season. I'd be tempted to play a younger, more dynamic team against city. they are an aging team with so many players over 30 y.o. that fielding players like cedric, mane, davis, long, tadic etc. might not be a bad idea - I'd even have a stab at playing JWP or Reed, at least bringing them on at 60 mins. I say leave pelle on the bench for this one and let players who can pass and run take them apart. looking forward to the game!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Forster Cedric, Fonte, VVD, Bertrand Romeu, Clasie/Wanyama Mane Davis Tadic Long Maybe Ron will play Pelle up top and bench Mane, Mane hasn't been great of late and Pelle has been pretty good. After a long lean spell Mane has been getting goals recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 You just never know what City are going to turn up. The one that hammered Stoke, or the one that was holding on against Newcastle. Biggest fear is that they always seem to score a few against us, and we are shipping a fair few in. Really hoping we can catch them at a good time in between Real Madrid matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 I'm going for a win on this one.They'll be tired so we can take advantage of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 having had a browse through whoscored, I was surprised to see how much tadic, pelle, long and mane contribute in terms of assists, goals, key passes and the like. It's even more impressive given the fact that none of them has been a consistent starter this season. I'd be tempted to play a younger, more dynamic team against city. they are an aging team with so many players over 30 y.o. that fielding players like cedric, mane, davis, long, tadic etc. might not be a bad idea - I'd even have a stab at playing JWP or Reed, at least bringing them on at 60 mins. I say leave pelle on the bench for this one and let players who can pass and run take them apart. looking forward to the game!! Reed won't play and JWP hasn't earned a start in a must win game on recent form. Will be interesting to see if we revert away from the 4-4-2 of late. Suspect we will go 4-3-3 with Davis, Wanyama and either Romeu or Clasie in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 After a long lean spell Mane has been getting goals recently. True, but he hasn't been all that good aside from a couple of easy-ish opportunities. It's good news though, no one will want to buy him in the summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 My team. Forster Martina Fonte VvD Bertrand Davis Vic Rom Tadic Mane Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 If we can concede two against Villa. ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Silva goes off injured (Hamstring?) Aguero next please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 26 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Good news, Aguero and KDB next please. Come on Pepe, it's been a while since you did something mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Good news, Aguero and KDB next please. Come on Pepe, it's been a while since you did something mental. Good chance of those two being rested anyway. Can see Sterling starting as he has just come back from injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Good chance of those two being rested anyway. Can see Sterling starting as he has just come back from injury. their side will look something like this Hart Zabaleta Otamendi Mangala Kolarov Delph Fernando Sterling Ihenacho Nasri Bony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Full time: 0-0 Good result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Perfect result for us good shout Batman I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Gives them real selection problems. Which is the better bet for CL qualification? League or CL winners? I think league and we'll see a pretty well full strength team - but that was a hard game tonight Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Gives them real selection problems. Which is the better bet for CL qualification? League or CL winners? Er, League. Obviously. They'll finish top four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 26 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Perfect result for us really. With MP leaving City, already with a PL medal but no CL, perhaps winning the latter will be his priority. He is obviously not interested personally in next season's CL qualification, perhaps that will show in his selection of Saturday. Straws, clutching, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Gives them real selection problems. Which is the better bet for CL qualification? League or CL winners? I think league and we'll see a pretty well full strength team - but that was a hard game tonight Sent from my D6503 using TapatalkWell, for CL qualification, the better bet is League, but they are 2 games/wins away from being CL winners/Champions. You go for that!!! ..and let the chips fall where they may for League. You rest players on Saturday. As other said, especially if you are MP, heading out the door. You work toward a rested, full strength squad/players on the Semi second leg. Everything else doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 April, 2016 Share Posted 26 April, 2016 Well, for CL qualification, the better bet is League, but they are 2 games/wins away from being CL winners/Champions. You go for that!!! ..and let the chips fall where they may for League. You rest players on Saturday. As other said, especially if you are MP, heading out the door. You work toward a rested, full strength squad/players on the Semi second leg. Everything else doesn't matter. This. MP will want to go out in a blaze of glory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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