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Don't want any David toppling Goliath here where we totally dismiss them so I wouldn't play a complete 2nd team. I'd still start Morata, Hazard, and Bakayoko at least. Rest Kante, Luiz, and Rüdiger. ---------------------------------------------Tibo-------------------------------------------- -----------------Azpi--------------Christensen---------------Cahill-------------------- Zappa----------------Drinkwater-----------Bakayoko-------------Alonso -----------------Willian----------------Morata---------------Hazard------------------ Get fitness and form for new signings plus Hazard and when a striker is in red hot form like Morata you have to keep him going. He bags a couple in this one and he'll be hungry against Arse.

Like Conte said perfectly after the match, he was a beast off the ball but just needs to improve on it. Wasn't poor but his decision making just needs to improve. He'll get there.

Was excellent first half and then got no service second half. Not his fault at all.

Outside of that last bit where he ignored Willian on the breakaway, Bakayoko was right there with him. He looked awesome rampaging up the pitch with the ball. Can't wait until he's 100% fit.

That was an absolutely ATROCIOUS 2nd half! And almost all of it self inflicted! Why were we so cavalier and loose with the ball? Why did all of our players seem to make the wrong decisions every time? Comfortable enough at 2-0 and then our players just thought it was over and stopped playing.

Morata and Kante have been fantastic. Moses making great runs but final bal lacking when he gets into dangerous areas. These weather conditions will keep this match even more dangerous so we have to be careful.

Not seeing a single steam on YouTube...

Hopefully Cesc is in midfield and not in an advance position. We want him with as much space and freedom as possible, not in crowded areas around the box where he can be bullied.

Jesus fucking Christ, I just saw this. I've also just learned that these greedy fucking assholes at NBC have locked some games behind a paywall that were all free last season. And it costs $50!!! This is complete bullshit. Been looking forward to the game for weeks and now I have to get lucky on YouTube and find a 240p stream. Just fuck off!

Both of these sides are excellent going forward but dreadful at the back. Understandable for Liverpool as they have a bunch of average players back there. Inexcusable for City as they have the most expensive defense ever assembled.

That's...wow. Arsenal-esque.

Was just thinking how terrible it would be to lose this one against Leicester with Arsenal up next in the league. Need morale and form to be as good as possible heading into Arsenal rather than having tremendous pressure on us after a loss. Absolute must win for me this is. I bet Cesc starts this one bit I'm not sure I would myself.

Better than Willian? You what? If age isn't taken into consideration and we're talking just ability I'd never swap the two. Nearly every time I see him play he makes the wrong decision when it matters most. He's had a pretty good start to his season so far but he's extremely inconsistent.

Firstly, hasn't Pep said as recently as a few weeks ago that he can become world class? Seems to love him as well. Secondly, he's one of the most brainless footballers I've ever watched. Like a headless chicken in the final 3rd most of the time.

I doubt they'll be dumb enough to self sabotage themselves by leaving out Mahrez. For me, Kante & Bakayoko must start together. The supply to Vardy has to be cut off at all costs. Doubt we'll see Hazard from the start but will definitely come on as a sub. Also doubt we'll see either deadline day signing in this one.

Fresh contracts should have been in front of both Tibo and Hazard ages ago. They've both publicly stated that they're waiting. Not sure what the hold up is.

😂 Im now imagining Diego in an underground hole somewhere in the Brazilian jungle. Eating off the land and wearing nothing but a loin cloth like Tarzan.

Wish the club would tell us what's going on...🙄

Seem as though all it would take is for Conte to make good with him and for him to actually have the desire to come back. The players all love him still and the fans would immedietly forgive him.

Okay, that's funny. 😂 Miracle if his situation can be resolved and he plays in blue again.

Would be unreal and pretty amazing if Conte & Costa kissed and made up. The club would also probably have to hand him that new contract he was apparently going to sign. 3-5-2 with Hazard in behind Costa and Morata could be insane. Too bad the situation is probably untenable.

Have we now got the tallest pair of fullbacks in Europe? 😄

I'm wondering what the specific role Conte has in mind for him. Probably will be competing with Cesc I think. I'm not sure we'll ever really see him without one of Kante or Bakayoko beside him. Can also envision using him in a midfield 3.

With us also after Drinkwater I was questioning where Barkley would've played anyways. Hopefully we don't go after him in January. No place for him and he probably knew that. If we were going to use him in a more attacking role there are better players out there.

Wonder how far away he is from match fitness.