Frodo Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Front 3 of Watkins, Diaby & Bailey. Midfield 3 of Mcginn, Dougie & Kamara. Back 4 Cash, Konsa, Pau & Digne. Best goalkeeper in the world in goal, Martinez. Can't call this City could very well spank us & we could very well give them a going over. Have had this feeling we will beat City tonight & lose to Arsenal weekend, think this will take alot out of us tonight, would be brilliant if we went above them tonight if only for a few days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotaVilla Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 We need to go hard and fast from the first whistle and not give them any respite. Even if Stones and Doku play they won’t have the fitness to play a full 90 at high intensity. Our bench is significantly stronger and more integrated into the team than theirs so we need to utilize that advantage if needed with Ramsey, Moreno and Bailey/Tielemans potentially game winning options to come on. Most of all we need to embrace the dark arts and get them yellow cards nice and early in the game and create a very hostile environment. If the opportunity presents we need to make damn sure the ref gives a second yellow unlike the Bournemouth game where we just let it slide without much objection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted December 6, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 6, 2023 So kick off is 645am here tomorrow, I'll be leaving for work around then, it's going to be 33C and humid and I gotta be on the tools all day. The result is gonna make me or break me Hopefully we can get some kind of result, for the team and my own selfish reasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, Villan_of_oz said: So kick off is 645am here tomorrow, I'll be leaving for work around then, it's going to be 33C and humid and I gotta be on the tools all day. The result is gonna make me or break me Hopefully we can get some kind of result, for the team and my own selfish reasons. 9:15am here. Are you 2 and half hours behind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted December 6, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 6, 2023 Just now, Kiwivillan said: 9:15am here. Are you 2 and half hours behind? Lol I just checked and yes somehow there is only 2.5 hours difference between Adelaide and NZ, wtf, that's the exact same time difference between Adelaide n Perth right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Villan_of_oz said: Lol I just checked and yes somehow there is only 2.5 hours difference between Adelaide and NZ, wtf, that's the exact same time difference between Adelaide n Perth right now I didn't realise they did half hour splits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I really, really want to win this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 29 minutes ago, Pinebro said: I really, really want to win this game Me too.....but even without a few players out they'll probably find a £90m replacement down the back of the sofa......if not that, then the referee will be biased in their favour.....i really hope I am wrong but I'd be happy with a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: I didn't realise they did half hour splits 1/2 hour time splits are really weird - especially when you have to work with people outside the time zone. Anyway - currently in the optimistic phase of match day. 2-1 Villa. Will no doubt come back and post the opposite in a few hours time as the nerves kick in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 7 hours ago, maqroll said: I wonder if Emery puts Carlos right back in there to shadow Haaland. But it would require Konsa either playing RB again or being dropped. I think we'll see the Torres, Carlos and Konsa start. It's not proving to be very solid, but it is in theory our most defensive shape. Konsa made some great recovery tackles last time he played right back, but overall the team shape wasn't working. We sacrifice a lot of our threat for more solidity, but end up just inviting more pressure as we are putting less offensive pressure on the opposition. It's a conundrum and Emery has to solve it. At home, maybe we should just go all out offence, stick to the plan that's worked so well for 13 games. Change it and you show an element of doubt, and it can have an effect on the players mindset. Going to be real interesting to see who starts, and I've not looked forward to a game against the reigning champions this much for 30 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Will be good to have Boubs back and fresh. Worried that Cash/Dougie will pick up yellows and miss the Arse game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 6, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 6, 2023 We'll win this 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Why do I feel like VAR is going to have a shocker today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBM Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 For the first time in ages, I am not worried they are going to smash us to bits, I am actually looking forward to the game with a touch of light optimism. How far we have come, that we can play the best team on the planet currently and think we could be in with a shout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Big game. More important for us than them, the narrative will be about them whatever the result and however we play, and TBH its better that way. A win will put a spring in tired legs for the weekend, Arsenal had a long, mentally draining game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 An absolute Watkins & McGinn masterclass this evening. They will be playing this game in football academies all over the world this time next year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I'd play a compact midfield 4 just to make it tight in the middle. They won't hurt us from the sides as much as they will from popping it around and winning the midfield battle. Getting Moreno to do a pushed up left back role will gives us some width when needed. Cash - Konsa - Torres - Moreno Luiz - Kamara McGinn Ramsey Diaby Watkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 50 minutes ago, Pinebro said: Why do I feel like VAR is going to have a shocker today Maybe because they have had a few in the past. Just an educated guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) I honestly believe we have the skill set, to beat Man City. If Wolves can, we can. but other doubts linger in my head. If we can apply ourselves, like we did against Newcastle, we can win this. Edited December 6, 2023 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 somehow I dont think tonight will be Emery's first 0-0 in the premier league 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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