Michael Tucker Report post Posted August 9, 2015 Please use this thread for all posts relating to our Premier League match against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium, before, during and after the game.Moderators and our legal people will be keeping an eye on things. Keep it intelligent.Please note that this un-moderated forum is a privilege and its abuse will result in the suspension of your account.The match is scheduled to kick off at 16:00, Sunday 16th August, 2015 (Local UK time/date). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue_everest Report post Posted August 9, 2015 Bring the bus back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theafonis Report post Posted August 9, 2015 If we could get a 0-0 draw, it'd be just perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B Report post Posted August 9, 2015 We all know that given any 'normal' situation, Jose plays for a draw here - Ramires in midfield, low block, Cesc as no10 etc.However, given the fact we drew against Swansea, another draw could potentially see us 4 pts behind Arsenal and United. Will this provoke Jose into taking the game to City and actually trying to beat them?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Singleton Report post Posted August 9, 2015 We all know that given any 'normal' situation, Jose plays for a draw here - Ramires in midfield, low block, Cesc as no10 etc.However, given the fact we drew against Swansea, another draw could potentially see us 4 pts behind Arsenal and United. Will this provoke Jose into taking the game to City and actually trying to beat them??Nice... but novel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteRobbo Report post Posted August 9, 2015 We all know that given any 'normal' situation, Jose plays for a draw here - Ramires in midfield, low block, Cesc as no10 etc.However, given the fact we drew against Swansea, another draw could potentially see us 4 pts behind Arsenal and United. Will this provoke Jose into taking the game to City and actually trying to beat them??No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thevelourfog Report post Posted August 9, 2015 We all know that given any 'normal' situation, Jose plays for a draw here - Ramires in midfield, low block, Cesc as no10 etc.We'll not go hell for leather but it's a bit reductive that playing that way is considered playing for a draw.We'll probe for a win without leaving ourselves open.I'll be surrounded by loads of northerners watching this one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JezQ8 Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Would put Ramires in a 3 man midfield. Think we look shaky in defense currently.My team would be BegovicIvan Cahill Terry azbiRameris matic fabregas William costa hazardSubs blackman, falcao, Oscar, zouma, remy, mikel, Moses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Blue Essien Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Let's hope West Brom get something from the game today. Even this early on, we don't want to be potentially 5 points behind them a week today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ham Report post Posted August 10, 2015 26 mins in and fernandinho has already committed two clearly bookable offences involving fouling to prevent a clear breakaway for West Brom. Two fouls given but no cards. None. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites