Stats 7,145 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Last time we tried this Matic-Mikel pivot vs City, we got dominated in midfield and beaten easily. We need a more mobile partner next to Matic, namely Ramires. That pivot will have serious problems dealing with both Aguero, Toure and Silva as they come to more central positions. We will also have trouble playing the ball from the back. Mikel is just far too slow and negative in possession. Aware of that but every game this season we have looked sloppy when teams hit us on the counter. Because all of them have the tendency to want to play a bit more and not just defend. Yes, even Matic. We have been leaking goals a lot which is unusual and that has been without Mikel so I do think that will concern Mourinho. Yes, it backfired against City last season when we played Matic and Mikel together but I would not be surprised to see Mourinho play them together. Especially to accomodate Fabregas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper22 2,418 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Please god no Mikel. We know how it goes when Ramires and Mikel are on the same pitch and it's not well. And Ramires HAS to start against City IMO. So no Mikel until late in the game when we're 1/2-0 up ;P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Aware of that but every game this season we have looked sloppy when teams hit us on the counter. Because all of them have the tendency to want to play a bit more and not just defend. Yes, even Matic. We have been leaking goals a lot which is unusual and that has been without Mikel so I do think that will concern Mourinho. Yes, it backfired against City last season when we played Matic and Mikel together but I would not be surprised to see Mourinho play them together. Especially to accomodate Fabregas.It's the reality we are going to have to deal with, mate. With Fabregas in central midfield, we were always going to be less solid. The compensation is the 15 goals we've scored so far. It's what Roman wants to see and has been craving for. Give me this over the unwatchable stuff from last season. Admittedly 6 conceded, but so have Liverpool (5), City (4), Arsenal (6). The media keep on bullshitting us about this goals conceded stuff instead of praising our tremendous firepower and ability to go to Goodison Park and smash them for 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Really Hope Lamps will not play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Jose has confirmed Costa will start on Sunday.Jose: 'We know what it's like to win there and lose there. I watched last season's games to identify the differences.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 win this and the title is ours to loseIt's September! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ljpaddock 187 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 The title is uniteds have you not seen the demolition of European powerhouses qpr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehappyone 140 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Alot of people saying we will go 8 points clear if we win, we will actually go 9 points clear as we will have a ridiculous goal difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Jose: 'The perfect situation is to score a lot of goals and not concede, and we have to chase that perfection.' #CFC Jose: 'We respect City totally because they deserve it, but we believe in ourselves.' #CFC Jose: 'It's always a good time to play against big teams because it makes my job easy.' #CFC Jose: 'I don't want to compare squads but ours is better than it was last season, we have more solutions. We have a good balance.' #CFC Jose: 'Everybody is ready to play, Diego is not in the best condition but he will start. If he plays he won't play against Bolton.' #CFC Jose: 'It's one more game and three more points but when matches are between title contenders, every point makes a difference.' #CFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea? 892 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 this is a game for Jose. He got this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Master Tactician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 this is a game for Jose. He got thisJose doesnt play, he cant "have this". There is only so much a manager can do...I really dont like people who give 100% of the credits to Mourinho when we win, but blame the players when we lose. It's the epiphany of hipocrisy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParNolio7 285 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Jose doesnt play, he cant "have this". There is only so much a manager can do... He has a pretty good record against the top teams though.But obviously a manager is dependent from his players, just as the other way around.Manager's role should not be underestimated either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 There will be meltdown here if we lose, but hopefuly we win this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParNolio7 285 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Mikel or Ramires next to Matic, or both? Noo! Matic + Mikel is more than enough for holding players.Courtois Dave - Iva - Cahill - Luis(sorry JT!!) Mikel - Fabegas - Matic Oscar - Hazard Costa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 There will be meltdown here if we lose, but hopefuly we win this one.There was a meltdown after the draw against Schalke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 For me,Azpi - Iva - JT - LuisMatic - RamiresCescWillian - Costa - Hazard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 For me,Azpi - Iva - JT - LuisMatic - RamiresCescWillian - Costa - HazardExactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOS 580 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 TCIvanovic GC Terry AzpiMatic MikelOscar FapRegas HazardDCCome on you Blues!!! :blue scalf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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