What should be our defence against Manchester City?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I trust Ramires more than Meireles to do that. Raul doesn't have the complete discipline that Rambo has and can lose concentration and leave gaps

I suppose so. I'd have a 5-man midfield for this, because this area would be crucial.

---------Ramires - Romeu

Meireles - Mata - Lampard

However, Sturridge won't be played as a lone striker, we know this from André so I imagine we'll see..

---------Romeu

Ramires - Meireles

Don't think Lampard's right for this game.

[francozola 2,040]

I suppose so. I'd have a 5-man midfield for this, because this area would be crucial.

---------Ramires - Romeu

Meireles - Mata - Lampard

However, Sturridge won't be played as a lone striker, we know this from André so I imagine we'll see..

---------Romeu

Ramires - Meireles

Don't think Lampard's right for this game.

I'm still not 100% convinced on Meireles' discipline so I'm not sure if it would be a liability playing him against City where, like you mentioned, midfield will be the key. Today when he came on a couple of times he didn't/was slow tracking back and left holes in front of Romeu. Lampard won't give you much in an attacking sense but he does have discipline to sit and do the simple stuff.

[Henrique 9,133]

We cant try anything stupid.

So Terry- Ivanovic with Bosingwa in the right.

[robdog 2,084]

I disagree, at least Paulo has some good games against big teams, Bosingwa never has for us.

I do remember a couple of seasons ago Bos played on the left side & put Da Messiah into his pocket. I know, that was before he serious knee injury of last season. I have faith in Bos that he can do the business midweek over Los Che.

[HRiver 1,512]

Everyone knows it will be Bosingwa - Ivanovic - Terry - Cole, why are we even discussing it?

[manco 38]

I'd rather have Bosingwa starting than Alex.

No way dude, Bosingwa is a walking hole in defence

[robdog 2,084]

Everyone knows it will be Bosingwa - Ivanovic - Terry - Cole, why are we even discussing it?

Cause Tomo started it

[Wilson 358]

Ivan Luiz Terry Cole. Simple. Just don't play Mikel, we will be fine.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Ivan Luiz Terry Cole. Simple. Just don't play Mikel, we will be fine.

Luiz is suspended, that's the point of the thread lol.

[teignman 441]

Prayer, or if you're not into that, positive thinking.

[tnchelsea 79]

I'm going to try and be different and implement a 3 man defence.

With Romeu playing deep to protect the back three, with Cole and Bosingwa able to track back when needed.

[5354 204]

Bosingwa will be fine if he stops attacking on the right flank. He should just sit deep and hold the defensive line.

[Hysteria 159]

Ivanovic - Alex - Terry - Cole maybe? I dont know, i dont want see Bos...

[Stamford Heart 16]

I would rather Paulo Ferreira start's instead of Bossy if it came down to it.

If the last couple of years are anything to go by Paulo will either have a stormer and help win us the match (Old Trafford April 2010) or have a complete shocker (White Hart Lane April 2010, Emirates December 2010) but atleast we could have a great match from Paulo with Bossy we wont.

Bosingwa is an idiot , we all know that , a Chelsea fan who sets on his seat is doing better than him .

I say playing with 10 players its gonna work more than with 11 icluding Bosingwa .

So I mean if its gonna be Paulo thats great , if its gonna be bosingwa !! plzz AVB play without an RB .

[YouNameIt 1,511]

I'm going to try and be different and implement a 3 man defence.

With Romeu playing deep to protect the back three, with Cole and Bosingwa able to track back when needed.

3man defense? against city? HAHAH are u absolutley NUTS? They will tear us down

Hm, did Cole ever try a CB position? Maybe;:

bertrand - Cole - Terry - iva ?