Team V Man City
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Team V Man City
I know, but someone had to start one.
It's really about getting people's opinion on who is our current best 11.
Muric
Roberts, THB, Beyer, Maatsen
Benson, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Tella.
It's really about getting people's opinion on who is our current best 11.
Muric
Roberts, THB, Beyer, Maatsen
Benson, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Tella.
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Re: Team V Man City
If certain players are not injured and not suspended then:
Muric
Roberts Beyer Ekdal Maatsen
Cork Cullen
Zaroury Brownhill Benson
Tella
Muric
Roberts Beyer Ekdal Maatsen
Cork Cullen
Zaroury Brownhill Benson
Tella
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Re: Team V Man City
THB won’t be allowed to playNo Ney Never wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:49 pmI know, but someone had to start one.
It's really about getting people's opinion on who is our current best 11.
Muric
Roberts, THB, Beyer, Maatsen
Benson, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Tella.
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Re: Team V Man City
Thought that at the time of posting, but he could always wear someone else's shirt, no one will know
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Re: Team V Man City
Muric
Roberts, Ekdal Beyer, Maatsen
Benson, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Tella.
Obafemi
Jay R
Or something very close
Roberts, Ekdal Beyer, Maatsen
Benson, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Tella.
Obafemi
Jay R
Or something very close
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Re: Team V Man City
Exactly this but with Barnes up top and Tella for BensonAlargeClaret wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:08 pmMuric
Roberts, Ekdal Beyer, Maatsen
Benson, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Tella.
Obafemi
Jay R
Or something very close
Re: Team V Man City
What I'd like -
Muric
Roberts THB Bayer Maatsen
Cullen Brownhill
Benson Tella Zaroury
Barnes
What I think VK will select -
BPF
Roberts Al-Dakhil Bayer Taylor
Cullen Cork
JBG Brownhill Tella
Barnes
Muric
Roberts THB Bayer Maatsen
Cullen Brownhill
Benson Tella Zaroury
Barnes
What I think VK will select -
BPF
Roberts Al-Dakhil Bayer Taylor
Cullen Cork
JBG Brownhill Tella
Barnes
Re: Team V Man City
After listening to Charlie’s interview last night I wouldn’t put him through the Etihad experience again. He sounded as traumatized as we are.Stick with the newbies for this one.
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Re: Team V Man City
Considering there are three league games between then and now, a lot could change.
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Re: Team V Man City
Teams who have more of the ball
Muric
Roberts, Ekdal Beyer, Maatsen
Tella, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Barnes
Or
Teams who are happy for us to have possession
Muric
Roberts, Ekdal Beyer, Maatsen
Tella, JBG, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Barnes
Benson could easily be in this side but he is lethal against a tiring defence.
Most people's best XI will have changed several times during the season.
Muric
Roberts, Ekdal Beyer, Maatsen
Tella, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Barnes
Or
Teams who are happy for us to have possession
Muric
Roberts, Ekdal Beyer, Maatsen
Tella, JBG, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Barnes
Benson could easily be in this side but he is lethal against a tiring defence.
Most people's best XI will have changed several times during the season.
Re: Team V Man City
Stop messing about.
It is a squad game.
Play them all!
It is a squad game.
Play them all!
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Re: Team V Man City
From what we have seen and assuming everyone is fit I think it would look something like this
Muric
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatsen
Cork Cullen
Benson JBG Zaroury
Barnes
I accept that is very harsh on Brownhill and that VK would likely play him instead of JBG but I personally feel the Iceman would add a bit more threat on the counter.
Muric
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatsen
Cork Cullen
Benson JBG Zaroury
Barnes
I accept that is very harsh on Brownhill and that VK would likely play him instead of JBG but I personally feel the Iceman would add a bit more threat on the counter.
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I think defence, Cork and Cullen picks itself.
Will Benson be ready? VK suggested he was wanting Benson and Jay to ideally come back after the International break, but that may well have changed because of the draw. I'd say at the moment Benson is more likely to start on the bench unless he gets enough minutes in the league before then. Which would allow Brownhill to come in and JBG to start on the right.
Muric
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatsen
Cork Cullen
JBG Brownhill Zaroury
Barnes
Will Benson be ready? VK suggested he was wanting Benson and Jay to ideally come back after the International break, but that may well have changed because of the draw. I'd say at the moment Benson is more likely to start on the bench unless he gets enough minutes in the league before then. Which would allow Brownhill to come in and JBG to start on the right.
Muric
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatsen
Cork Cullen
JBG Brownhill Zaroury
Barnes
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Re: Team V Man City
Bracewell
York Molinari Cooper Walsh
Willis Walsh Boydell Aheme
Priestley Kelly
York Molinari Cooper Walsh
Willis Walsh Boydell Aheme
Priestley Kelly
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Re: Team V Man City
The keeper selection is interesting - City will know Muric's weaknesses and exploit them - but he's key to how we play. Alternatively, BPF is our cup keeper and if we're up against shots coming in from all angles then he's the better shot stopper and could keep the score respectable
Re: Team V Man City
We will need to score a few as we probably won't keep a clean sheet so I'd start with the twin threat of Zaroury/Benson with Barnes. Tella and JBG on when appropriate.
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Re: Team V Man City
Our best possible 11 imo:No Ney Never wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:49 pmI know, but someone had to start one.
It's really about getting people's opinion on who is our current best 11.
Muric
Roberts THB Beyer Maatson
Cork Cullen
Benson Tella Zaroury
Jay Rod
But team for city for me:
Muric
Roberts ekdal Beyer Taylor
Cork Cullen
Tella brownhill zaroury
Barnes
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Re: Team V Man City
This is probably not one of those games where you’re hoping you’re still in it until Benson comes on for the final 20. Probably better starting with Benson, if fit, and trying to get a goal or two. Then bring Tella on late to give them cause for concern.
It’ll probably be over by half time anyway. Yes, I’m traumatised from too many visits there.
It’ll probably be over by half time anyway. Yes, I’m traumatised from too many visits there.
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Re: Team V Man City
I've replaced THB with Eky thump, the rest I still think is our best 11.
Muric
Roberts, Ekdal, Beyer, Maatsen
Benson, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Tella.
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Re: Team V Man City
4-3-3.
As much pace upfront as possible for the counter.. And our strongest 3 fighting like dogs in midfield. BPF preferred as better shot stopper.
BPF
Roberts Ek Beyer Taylor
Cullen Brownhill Cork.
Obaf Foster Tella.
As much pace upfront as possible for the counter.. And our strongest 3 fighting like dogs in midfield. BPF preferred as better shot stopper.
BPF
Roberts Ek Beyer Taylor
Cullen Brownhill Cork.
Obaf Foster Tella.
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Re: Team V Man City
Is Benson in contention?
Jay for Saturday?
Jay for Saturday?
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Re: Team V Man City
--------------------Muric
Roberts--Ekdal--Beyer--Maatsen
------------JBG---------Cullen
---Benson----Tella----Zaroury
-----------------Barnes
Roberts--Ekdal--Beyer--Maatsen
------------JBG---------Cullen
---Benson----Tella----Zaroury
-----------------Barnes
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--------------------Muric----‐---‐‐---------
Roberts--Ekdal--Beyer--Maatsen
--‐‐‐----------Cullen--Cork--------------
-Tella-Gudmundsson-Zaroury -
--------------------Barnes-----------------
Roberts--Ekdal--Beyer--Maatsen
--‐‐‐----------Cullen--Cork--------------
-Tella-Gudmundsson-Zaroury -
--------------------Barnes-----------------
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Re: Team V Man City
BPF
ROBERTS
MAATESON
BEYER
EKDAL
CORK
CULLEN
ZAROURY
BARNES
TELLA
JBG
THAT'S THE TEAM I WOULD PUT OUT .
ROBERTS
MAATESON
BEYER
EKDAL
CORK
CULLEN
ZAROURY
BARNES
TELLA
JBG
THAT'S THE TEAM I WOULD PUT OUT .
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--------------------Muric----‐---‐‐---------
Roberts--Al-Dakhil--Beyer--Maatsen
--‐‐‐----------Cullen--Cork--------------
-Tella———-Gudmundsson—-Zaroury -
---------------- --Foster----------------
Gone with Al-Dakhil and Foster for the extra pace we need both at the back and in transition.
Roberts--Al-Dakhil--Beyer--Maatsen
--‐‐‐----------Cullen--Cork--------------
-Tella———-Gudmundsson—-Zaroury -
---------------- --Foster----------------
Gone with Al-Dakhil and Foster for the extra pace we need both at the back and in transition.
Re: Team V Man City
I imagine Benson will start on the bench. I'd be very surprised if he were to start.
Re: Team V Man City
Has to be full strength for me. Otherwise possibly BPF in goal but his record there isn’t great. Man City will put a strong team out ( as if they have a weak one) and take it very seriously. We are likely to get well beaten but it’s a good test for these players and shows us what we need to work on for the higher level.
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Re: Team V Man City
--------------------Muric----‐---‐‐--------
---------Ekdal--Al-Dakhil--Beyer--------
-‐Roberts----Cullen--Cork---Maatsen--
----------Tella------------Zaroury--------
--------------Gudmundsson--------------
---------Ekdal--Al-Dakhil--Beyer--------
-‐Roberts----Cullen--Cork---Maatsen--
----------Tella------------Zaroury--------
--------------Gudmundsson--------------
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Re: Team V Man City
Massive risk of the “squad” players being walloped and never seen again. BPF, Foster, Obafemi, Twine - these guys hardly play so needed cup games but they aren’t fully sharp and this is now our biggest remaining game of the season (we may have enough points already in the league) so surely it has to be an unchanged side?
Big test for Kompany this, a test Dyche regularly failed, I am not talking about City, talking about picking the right team. For Dyche it was often a cup defeat then getting spanked in the league for good measure (e.g. Fulham after going to Greece).
Big test for Kompany this, a test Dyche regularly failed, I am not talking about City, talking about picking the right team. For Dyche it was often a cup defeat then getting spanked in the league for good measure (e.g. Fulham after going to Greece).
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Re: Team V Man City
Peacock Farrell
Roberts Beyer Ekdal if fit Maatsen
Cork Cullen JBG
Tella Barnes Zarourry
Roberts Beyer Ekdal if fit Maatsen
Cork Cullen JBG
Tella Barnes Zarourry
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Re: Team V Man City
I hope it is a really strong team. The back 5 should be first choice - it's a really helpful yardstick for next season if nothing else - and I'd expect Cork, Cullen and JBG to make a midfield 3.
The top end is interesting. Assuming he is now sufficiently match fit, I wouldn't be averse to Obafemi going down the centre with Tella and Zaroury wide- simply because against City, that sort of out and out pace on the break is probably our best chance of causing a problem or two. That's nothing against Barnes at all but that front 3 is explosive enough to cause problems whilst Tella in particular presses really well and works back effectively.
It's also nothing against Vitinho. It's quite possible he'll be used in a wide right role a bit next season and he could be here with Zaroury dropping out but I'd prefer to keep the attacking threat.
The top end is interesting. Assuming he is now sufficiently match fit, I wouldn't be averse to Obafemi going down the centre with Tella and Zaroury wide- simply because against City, that sort of out and out pace on the break is probably our best chance of causing a problem or two. That's nothing against Barnes at all but that front 3 is explosive enough to cause problems whilst Tella in particular presses really well and works back effectively.
It's also nothing against Vitinho. It's quite possible he'll be used in a wide right role a bit next season and he could be here with Zaroury dropping out but I'd prefer to keep the attacking threat.
Re: Team V Man City
Muric
Roberts
Ekdal
Beyer
Maatsen
Cullen
Cork
Benson
Tella
Zaroury
Barnes
Roberts
Ekdal
Beyer
Maatsen
Cullen
Cork
Benson
Tella
Zaroury
Barnes
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Re: Team V Man City
I can see why BPF might start but I will be really disappointed if the other 10 are not our first choice. We’ve got 13 days to recover afterwards and must give it our best shot.
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Re: Team V Man City
You'd assume that VK will be treating this a excellent chance to test themselves against the best team in the PL, so our line up will reflect that
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Re: Team V Man City
Muric
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatsen
Cullen Cork Gudmundsson
Tella Barnes Zaroury
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatsen
Cullen Cork Gudmundsson
Tella Barnes Zaroury
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Re: Team V Man City
............Muric
Roberts Ekdal Bayer Maatsen
....Cullen Cork Gudmunson
....Tella Barnes Zaroury
Roberts Ekdal Bayer Maatsen
....Cullen Cork Gudmunson
....Tella Barnes Zaroury
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Re: Team V Man City
Muric/BPF
Roberts, Maatsen
Al Dakhil, Ekdal, Beyer
Cullen,
Tella, Barnes, Zaroury,
Gudmundsen/Foster/Obefemi(any 1 of these 3)
Roberts, Maatsen
Al Dakhil, Ekdal, Beyer
Cullen,
Tella, Barnes, Zaroury,
Gudmundsen/Foster/Obefemi(any 1 of these 3)
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Re: Team V Man City
Guddie if we are being cautious, either of the other 2 if we go for it.
Re: Team V Man City
Play the squad. That will sort them!
Re: Team V Man City
Muric must play if only for his distribution
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Re: Team V Man City
BPF
Roberts Beyer Ekdal Maatsen
Cork Cullen
Tella Obafemi Zaroury
Foster
Roberts Beyer Ekdal Maatsen
Cork Cullen
Tella Obafemi Zaroury
Foster
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Re: Team V Man City
...................Muric
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatsen
..........Cullen ........Cork
.....Tella .....JBG..... Zaroury
..................Obafemi
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatsen
..........Cullen ........Cork
.....Tella .....JBG..... Zaroury
..................Obafemi
Re: Team V Man City
I'd be surprised if it is anything but our usual starting line-up (by that, I mean no big changes), with BPF starting.
BPF (I think it's the whole 'cup keeper' situation)
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatson
Cork Cullen
Tella JBG Zaroury
Barnes
BPF (I think it's the whole 'cup keeper' situation)
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatson
Cork Cullen
Tella JBG Zaroury
Barnes
Re: Team V Man City
Pretty sure Obafemi has played in the FA Cup for Swansea this season.
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Re: Team V Man City
Just seen City's predicted line up....
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Re: Team V Man City
Thought about this one - think if we are to be in with a chance we have to hit them hard on the break
——————-Muric
Vitinho-Ekdal-Beyer-Maatsen
—————Cork-Cullen
Benson*———————-Tella
———--Obafemi-Foster
If Benson isn’t fit, Zaroury on and swap wings with Tella
Wingers cutting in, fullbacks getting up and down
——————-Muric
Vitinho-Ekdal-Beyer-Maatsen
—————Cork-Cullen
Benson*———————-Tella
———--Obafemi-Foster
If Benson isn’t fit, Zaroury on and swap wings with Tella
Wingers cutting in, fullbacks getting up and down