Author Topic: Liverpool Vs Manchester City - Pre Match Thread. (Read 22729 times)

classycarra · « **Reply #240 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:36:14 pm »

Well I wouldn't have started can in this, but very ready to eat my words. Thought origi had a good game against Stoke, and one of his best as a contributor for the front three, rather than the fulcrum.

Having said that, I wouldn't trust can as a sub on the 70th minutely given his very slow starts, so maybe it's that klopp thinks origi only has 45 minutes in him

Warks Moustache · « **Reply #241 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:36:53 pm »

Quote from: The Final Third on December 31, 2016, 04:33:26 pm

CITY XI | Bravo, Zabaleta (C), Stones, Otamendi, Kolarov, Fernandinho, Yaya Toure, Sterling, Silva, De Bruyne, Aguero

I would have thought they would match us up and draft in Fernando to match our midfield power. That attack could blow us away, but we can choke that midfield

Caston · « **Reply #242 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:37:15 pm »

Quote from: smelt1986 on December 31, 2016, 04:34:49 pm

Where is that from? Can't worry too much about it if true if he's on the bench.

Andy Kelly from Liverpool echo

DanA · « **Reply #243 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:38:02 pm »

I like the lineup, I like Firmino a lot better as a striker and I'm hoping Wijnaldum is on the left rather than Lallana but either works.

Zlen · « **Reply #244 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:38:30 pm »

I'm now pretty much only concerned about that twat referee.
Bring it on.

jimbo1962 · « **Reply #245 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:38:35 pm »

Adam promoted to front three then

TheSpionKopNC · « **Reply #246 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:39:16 pm »

Big match today to keep the points gap at 6 with Chelsea. Big match.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #247 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:39:36 pm »

Can adds a bit height in there but surprised not to see a forward.

Perhaps I shouldn't be as our best results have been with Firmino upfront.

Good options from the bench in terms of strikers.

Come on Redmen!!!

JackWard33 · « **Reply #248 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:40:04 pm »

Quote from: jimbo1962 on December 31, 2016, 04:38:35 pm

Adam promoted to front three then

Makes sense - makes life horrible for their back 4 agaisnt him Mane and firmino

Magix · « **Reply #249 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:41:01 pm »

I hope Lallana is playing in midfield, where he can exert his influence more, with Wijnaldum upfront.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #250 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:44:17 pm »

Delighted Yaya is starting for them. He hates energy and we have plenty of that.

Not sure I like the idea of Lallana in the front three. Looked so much better in CM this season, but at least we'll know he'll be pressing the life out of City high up.

groove · « **Reply #251 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:44:49 pm »

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmm

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gatcliffe · « **Reply #252 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:45:02 pm »

Quote from: SerbianScouser on December 31, 2016, 04:32:15 pm

Can is picked to compete with Yaya imo.

Let,s hope he does due a good game.

classycarra · « **Reply #253 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:47:32 pm »

Quote from: Magix on December 31, 2016, 04:41:01 pm

I hope Lallana is playing in midfield, where he can exert his influence more, with Wijnaldum upfront.

Me too. Moving lallana is unnecessary.

Immediately feel better about can starting seeing they're starting all their big attackers. Here's to giving them a torrid second half

88_RED · « **Reply #254 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:47:36 pm »

Quote from: pyroparty on December 31, 2016, 04:33:28 pm

Bravo, Zabaleta (C), Stones, Otamendi, Kolarov, Fernandinho, Yaya Toure, Sterling, Silva, De Bruyne, Aguero

Hope we've got enough attacking power because that defence and midfield is woeful. (Citys that is)

Pep seems to be going for it.. Sacrificing Fernando for Yaya..
Hopefully that plays into our hands as they will leave gaps in midfield.. This has the makings of 5-4..

Their top 6 looks scary though..

zero zero · « **Reply #255 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:48:13 pm »

Looks like they've gone for ball players instead of pace at fullback. Should be interesting

Filler. · « **Reply #256 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:50:31 pm »

Eyebrow raising seeing our line up. Do hope it's Lallana playing in his usual deeper position... but then Widj out wide? Scratching my head with this one.

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #257 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:52:38 pm »

Quote from: Filler. on December 31, 2016, 04:50:31 pm

Eyebrow raising seeing our line up. Do hope it's Lallana playing in his usual deeper position... but then Widj out wide? Scratching my head with this one.

Wijnaldum has played as a wide forward plenty of times before.

thisyearisouryear · « **Reply #258 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:52:52 pm »

Time to do our job now.

John C · « **Reply #259 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:53:46 pm »

FUCKING EXCITED!

Come on Redmen, fucking come on.

MrRaptorTurtle · « **Reply #260 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:53:51 pm »

Quote from: Filler. on December 31, 2016, 04:50:31 pm

Eyebrow raising seeing our line up. Do hope it's Lallana playing in his usual deeper position... but then Widj out wide? Scratching my head with this one.

He used to play out wide for Newcastle most games mate.

Purple Red · « **Reply #261 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:55:29 pm »

Just can't wait for this to start now. COME ON REDS!

StoneColdJaneAusten · « **Reply #262 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:55:49 pm »

Massive Game today. We need the points off them today.

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #263 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:56:51 pm »

Please win Reds! Come on!

riismeister · « **Reply #264 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:56:52 pm »

Can in for Origi.
More bodies and strenght in midfield. An extra attacking alternative on the bench if we need to make changes in the second half.

We'll win this.

The Final Third · « **Reply #265 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:58:14 pm »

We have the option to play 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3..as do City..so it'll be pretty tactical and will change as the game develops.

El Denzel Pepito · « **Reply #266 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:58:32 pm »

Could well be?

Mignolet

Clyne - Lovren - Klavan - Milner

Can - Henderson

Lallana - - - Wijnaldum

Mane

Firmino

Man City bring their FBs in to midfield, having four of them there against them plus Fernando and Toure could be a plus? With Mane and Firmino interchangeable.

Caligula? · « **Reply #267 on:** December 31, 2016, 04:59:32 pm »

Their attack... but their defense is arguably worse than ours. We'll win this.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #268 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:00:08 pm »

Gini Wijnaldum gets two goals. That's the only thing I know about the result.

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #269 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:01:01 pm »

Not arsed about other results. Let's smash these c*nts

Filler. · « **Reply #270 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:01:43 pm »

I know he played out there a bit for Newcastle... but I'm still a bit hmmmn. Feels like we're ceeding a bit here... I like Firmino up front tho for this. Obviously he knows what he's doing here so...

KevLFC · « **Reply #271 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:01:51 pm »

Quote from: Zlen on December 31, 2016, 04:38:30 pm

I'm now pretty much only concerned about that twat referee.
Bring it on.

If he gives us a dodgy pen I doubt you be complaining!

Kennys from heaven · « **Reply #272 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:02:35 pm »

Why do I not have a good feeling about this?

Felt shit all day and am hoping that it's just my mood permeating through.

Again, a case of win and don't care how Redmen.

Come on you Redmen!!

cricketrocks · « **Reply #273 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:03:29 pm »

Quote from: Kennys from heaven on December 31, 2016, 05:02:35 pm

Why do I not have a god feeling about this?

Felt shit all day and am hoping that it's just my mood permeating through.

What else would it be?

Kennys from heaven · « **Reply #274 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:05:27 pm »

That medal thieving c*nt on commentary. Not doing much to cheer me up.

I'm a miserable c*nt...

MiddleMan · « **Reply #275 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:05:40 pm »

anyone else catch that whispering promo on BT?

the fuck was that?

Sir Psycho Sexy · « **Reply #276 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:06:17 pm »

hmmm lallana on the wing. He's never really excelled there. Firmino in the centre is good though. Can will have to step up today

cricketrocks · « **Reply #277 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:06:48 pm »

Quote from: Kennys from heaven on December 31, 2016, 05:05:27 pm

That medal thieving c*nt on commentary. Not doing much to cheer me up.

I'm a miserable c*nt...

Understandable.

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #278 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:07:27 pm »

Quote from: El Denzel Pepito on December 31, 2016, 04:58:32 pm

Could well be?

Mignolet

Clyne - Lovren - Klavan - Milner

Can - Henderson

Lallana - - - Wijnaldum

Mane

Firmino

Man City bring their FBs in to midfield, having four of them there against them plus Fernando and Toure could be a plus? With Mane and Firmino interchangeable.

If we don't play 4-3-3, I think it's more likely we play a tight 4-4-2 diamond than anything else, with Mane up front alongside Firmino.

Mig

Lovren Klavan
Clyne Milner
Henderson

Can Wijnaldum

Lallana

Mane Firmino

Red Raw · « **Reply #279 on:** December 31, 2016, 05:07:41 pm »

Time to forget the other results and twat the blue mancs.

Come on Redmen