City v Clarets Match Thread
City v Clarets Match Thread
Wasn’t expecting this team. No Cork. Looks like the same system as at Hull and against Wigan.
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Not quite the line up I was expecting.
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We are certainly going for it, think we'll get peppered with this lineup but UTC.
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A surprise is Al-Dakhil and no Ekdal, not even on the bench.
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Is Ekdal injured?
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Ekland injured I assume. Amazed he’s playing BOF
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Kompany isn't going there scared. Which is great to see. We're clearly going there to show what we can do.KefkaClaret wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:54 pmWe are certainly going for it, think we'll get peppered with this lineup but UTC.
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Shocked to see Foster starting but Vinny knows best and he's going with pace. UTC
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Understandable why PF is starting in goal. Man management.
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4-2-3-1
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I'm surprised that Ekdal, Muric, Cork, and Barnes are not starting
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Yep Foster up front got me also .
So what can i say is a very nice sunny day so far in Galway , lets hope it continues on and off the pitch
So what can i say is a very nice sunny day so far in Galway , lets hope it continues on and off the pitch
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Does he think BPF is a better goalkeeper in terms of saving shots? We can’t play our usual game as City would just take us apart. I’m expecting a bit more caution and look to hit them on the break. Hence why Foster is on instead of Barnes
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Are you? A bit of a surprise with Cork but that's about it.Cirrus_Minor wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:57 pmI'm surprised that Ekdal, Muric, Cork, and Barnes are not starting
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Their starters.
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Afternoon all, nerves already shredded what with the rugby and all, beers on board.COYC
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That’s just not fair!
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I keep telling myself it's a free hit... works for 10 minutes and then I ignore that.derryclaret wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:01 pmAfternoon all, nerves already shredded what with the rugby and all, beers on board.COYC
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I assume Robers will tuck in and play more alongside Cullen as a holding midfield (like at Hull) with Vitinho playing more like a right wing back. This gives both JBG and Tella the freedom to float around a bit more with Zaroury offering the width and Foster being the focal point to play off and around
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City not taking it lightly with that team
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Ekdal injured, Peacock-Farrell played every cup gameCirrus_Minor wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:57 pmI'm surprised that Ekdal, Muric, Cork, and Barnes are not starting
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Who’s skipper today?
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Reckon it’ll be Cullen
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Its still a strong line up from us
Makes quite a lot of sense as well
Course, City have a ridiculous squad, so it would always going to be really hard
Makes quite a lot of sense as well
Course, City have a ridiculous squad, so it would always going to be really hard
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City team looks strong… Pep is worried about us
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A front three of Mahrez, Eklaand, and Foden should receive a handicap
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I applaud him for remaining loyal to the rotation he's been using.
Keeper and CD. I expect nothing out of this game and just hope we make a game of it.
Keeper and CD. I expect nothing out of this game and just hope we make a game of it.
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That's a very strong Man City starting 11
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VAR is in evidence too today
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Bring it on. I want us to play against the best with the way we play. Promotion is pretty much sorted so let's just enjoy it.
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HopeBenson gets a run out int second half.
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Not sure about leaving Cork out - we struggled enough at Hull with that man short in midfield.
Foster makes some sense though. The best way to threatening City is via pace and that front 3 offers plenty of it.
I'd have liked to see Muric start but I'm not surprised about that.
Foster makes some sense though. The best way to threatening City is via pace and that front 3 offers plenty of it.
I'd have liked to see Muric start but I'm not surprised about that.
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Most Clarets would prefer Muric today and BPF for Sunderland. That’s my only criticism. His job is to win, not to keep fringe players happy, and this is the biggest game we have left by far.
But, he has earned some leeway and then some, UTC and you never know.
But, he has earned some leeway and then some, UTC and you never know.
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Nah. His job is to do both.CrosspoolClarets wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:20 pmMost Clarets would prefer Muric today and BPF for Sunderland. That’s my only criticism. His job is to win, not to keep fringe players happy, and this is the biggest game we have left by far.
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Come on Ireland
Come on Burnley
Come on Burnley
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BPF can pass the ball. And I'd say better at saving/keeping.CrosspoolClarets wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:23 pmThat’s why I said I would play BPF against Sunderland, unfortunate to drop him so I would have rewarded him with 2 or 3 league games over the remainder. Just think we will struggle to retain the ball today without Muric.
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One thing he is not doing is keeping fringe players happy. He may feel that he needs the keeper that makes the most saves rather than the one that best suits his normal style.
Surprised Cork is not in but trust in the manager as usual.
Surprised Cork is not in but trust in the manager as usual.
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Ekdal not injured.