Team V Man City

No Ney Never · Post by **No Ney Never** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:49 pm

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.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:51 pm

If certain players are not injured and not suspended then:

Muric

Roberts Beyer Ekdal Maatsen

Cork Cullen

Zaroury Brownhill Benson

Tella

Marney&Mee · Post by **Marney&Mee** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:57 pm

No Ney Never wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:49 pm
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.

THB won’t be allowed to play

No Ney Never · Post by **No Ney Never** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:07 pm

Thought that at the time of posting, but he could always wear someone else's shirt, no one will know

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:08 pm

Muric
Roberts, Ekdal Beyer, Maatsen
Benson, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Tella.

Obafemi
Jay R

Or something very close

Marney&Mee · Post by **Marney&Mee** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:19 pm

AlargeClaret wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:08 pm
Muric
Roberts, Ekdal Beyer, Maatsen
Benson, Cork, Cullen, Brownhill, Zaroury,
Tella.

Obafemi
Jay R

Or something very close

Exactly this but with Barnes up top and Tella for Benson

CryerBFC · Post by **CryerBFC** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:21 pm

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

claretbob · Post by **claretbob** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:31 pm

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.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:32 pm

Considering there are three league games between then and now, a lot could change.

Goody1975 · Post by **Goody1975** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 9:00 pm

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.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 9:43 pm

Stop messing about.

It is a squad game.

Play them all!

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:13 pm

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.

HiThere · Post by **HiThere** » Fri Mar 03, 2023 8:31 am

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

brexit · Post by **brexit** » Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:37 am

Bracewell
York Molinari Cooper Walsh
Willis Walsh Boydell Aheme
Priestley Kelly

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:41 am

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

COBBLE · Post by **COBBLE** » Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:30 am

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.

Iloveyoubrady · Post by **Iloveyoubrady** » Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:44 am

No Ney Never wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:49 pm
I know, but someone had to start one.
It's really about getting people's opinion on who is our current best 11.

Our best possible 11 imo:
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

Claretforever · Post by **Claretforever** » Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:19 pm

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.

No Ney Never · Post by **No Ney Never** » Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:24 am

Marney&Mee wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:57 pm
THB won’t be allowed to play

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.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:37 am

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.

The Centre Spot · Post by **The Centre Spot** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:06 am

Is Benson in contention?
Jay for Saturday?

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:30 am

--------------------Muric

Roberts--Ekdal--Beyer--Maatsen

------------JBG---------Cullen

---Benson----Tella----Zaroury

-----------------Barnes

taio · Post by **taio** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:30 am

--------------------Muric----‐---‐‐---------
Roberts--Ekdal--Beyer--Maatsen
--‐‐‐----------Cullen--Cork--------------
-Tella-Gudmundsson-Zaroury -
--------------------Barnes-----------------

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:31 am

BPF
ROBERTS
MAATESON
BEYER
EKDAL
CORK
CULLEN
ZAROURY
BARNES
TELLA
JBG

THAT'S THE TEAM I WOULD PUT OUT .

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:37 am

--------------------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.

HiThere · Post by **HiThere** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:01 am

The Centre Spot wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:06 am
Is Benson in contention?
Jay for Saturday?

I imagine Benson will start on the bench. I'd be very surprised if he were to start.

Boss Hogg · Post by **Boss Hogg** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:32 am

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.

Claret1900 · Post by **Claret1900** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:24 am

--------------------Muric----‐---‐‐--------
---------Ekdal--Al-Dakhil--Beyer--------
-‐Roberts----Cullen--Cork---Maatsen--
----------Tella------------Zaroury--------
--------------Gudmundsson--------------

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:35 am

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).

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:38 am

Peacock Farrell

Roberts Beyer Ekdal if fit Maatsen

Cork Cullen JBG

Tella Barnes Zarourry

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:39 am

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.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:03 am

Muric
Roberts
Ekdal
Beyer
Maatsen
Cullen
Cork
Benson
Tella
Zaroury
Barnes

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:06 am

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.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:06 am

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

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:18 am

Muric
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatsen
Cullen Cork Gudmundsson
Tella Barnes Zaroury

Sleeping Cat · Post by **Sleeping Cat** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:42 am

............Muric
Roberts Ekdal Bayer Maatsen
....Cullen Cork Gudmunson
....Tella Barnes Zaroury

Darnhill Claret · Post by **Darnhill Claret** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:03 pm

Muric/BPF
Roberts, Maatsen
Al Dakhil, Ekdal, Beyer
Cullen,
Tella, Barnes, Zaroury,
Gudmundsen/Foster/Obefemi(any 1 of these 3)

Darnhill Claret · Post by **Darnhill Claret** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:06 pm

Guddie if we are being cautious, either of the other 2 if we go for it.

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:09 pm

Whitgord wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:06 am
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.

Quite a few players haven't got 13 days to recover

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:09 pm

Play the squad. That will sort them!

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:11 pm

Muric must play if only for his distribution

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:23 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:11 pm
Muric must play if only for his distribution

I'd agree. Would be slightly hard on BPF but we'll be having the ball a lot less tomorrow so it'd make sense to have our best distributors on the pitch to help us make the most of it when we do have it

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:26 pm

BPF
Roberts Beyer Ekdal Maatsen
Cork Cullen
Tella Obafemi Zaroury
Foster

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:30 pm

...................Muric
Roberts Ekdal Beyer Maatsen
..........Cullen ........Cork
.....Tella .....JBG..... Zaroury
..................Obafemi

JTClaret · Post by **JTClaret** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:34 pm

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

Papabendi · Post by **Papabendi** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:46 pm

Pretty sure Obafemi has played in the FA Cup for Swansea this season.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:47 pm

Papabendi wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:46 pm
Pretty sure Obafemi has played in the FA Cup for Swansea this season.

No

daveisaclaret · Post by **daveisaclaret** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:49 pm

Papabendi wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:46 pm
Pretty sure Obafemi has played in the FA Cup for Swansea this season.

He's played for Burnley in the FA Cup this season

Vincent'sCap · Post by **Vincent'sCap** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:50 pm

Just seen City's predicted line up....

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CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:24 pm

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