DavidEU 2,023 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 If they're both available I wouldn't be surprised if Oscar drops out and Mikel and Ramires both play in a three with Cesc. Can't see that being a particularly popular selection. But would allow Mikel to shield, and then the legs of Ramires or the vision of Cesc to alternate within our attacks - whilst at all times remaining defensively stable. Almost like two men to do the job of Matic.I'll go and hide and await the negative responses now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 If they're both available I wouldn't be surprised if Oscar drops out and Mikel and Ramires both play in a three with Cesc. Can't see that being a particularly popular selection. But would allow Mikel to shield, and then the legs of Ramires or the vision of Cesc to alternate within our attacks - whilst at all times remaining defensively stable. Almost like two men to do the job of Matic.I'll go and hide and await the negative responses now.Don't that would be unpopular. Seen many suggest and agree with that already.But of course, all this is built on the assumption that Rami is fit and available. If not, then we'll really have only one choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Don't that would be unpopular. Seen many suggest and agree with that already.But of course, all this is built on the assumption that Rami is fit and available. If not, then we'll really have only one choice.Maybe we should set the negativity on here about Mikel at an all time high so that when he actually plays quite well, he gets a little bit of appreciation. Granted he's no Matic, but there are far worse players out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Maybe we should set the negativity on here about Mikel at an all time high so that when he actually plays quite well, he gets a little bit of appreciation. Granted he's no Matic, but there are far worse players out there!Alright, I'll start:Oh shit! No Matic??? If Mikel starts we will lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 We have some nasty away games coming up, I said since we went 5 ahead of City that we need to atleast remain that much ahead of them else things get tense, 5 ahead in new year and ill be delighted, especially with City due at The Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Mikel will start? we're dooooomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Mikel SHOULD start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Every game a cup final....urgh hate this fixture still Jose gotta win there at somepoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 City will play Everton and you never know. #agentLukaku.I'm done with counting on other teams to hold City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Lion 1,223 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Mikel with the winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Mikel was actually starting to get a little bit more popular this time last year. Got a couple of goals, played a lot at a decent level, even captained the side at Derby for a bit.And then Matic signed and blew him out of the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nike 373 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 why did newcastle loan out ben arfa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDance 552 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I'm done with counting on other teams to hold City.Agreed haha we thought Sunderland would have parked the bus like they did with us until the last minute when they up'd their game and attacked and attacked.I hope Mikel does start, he's still a good player but he's not as good as some, Drogba should probably go on later on if we are 2-0 up. I'm hoping for a 4-0 or 3-0, we've done that before but that was in 2004. 10 years on would be class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I'm hoping for a 4-0 or 3-0, we've done that before but that was in 2004. 10 years on would be class.Other than under AVB, I don't remember us winning anywhere near that comfortably at SJP. We actually lost there in 2004. Or do you mean at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDance 552 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Other than under AVB, I don't remember us winning anywhere near that comfortably at SJP. We actually lost there in 2004. Or do you mean at home?Yeah sorry we won them 4 - 0 in 2004 at home but hey 10 years on, better, stronger team we could win 10 years on at theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickpassnmove 924 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 If they're both available I wouldn't be surprised if Oscar drops out and Mikel and Ramires both play in a three with Cesc. Can't see that being a particularly popular selection. But would allow Mikel to shield, and then the legs of Ramires or the vision of Cesc to alternate within our attacks - whilst at all times remaining defensively stable. Almost like two men to do the job of Matic.I'll go and hide and await the negative responses now.sounds good to me. Oscar needs a break and Matic is out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Yeah sorry we won them 4 - 0 in 2004 at home but hey 10 years on, better, stronger team we could win 10 years on at theirs.Definitely. We've got a good chance to win there and win well. People on here are nervous as there's a few stats against us and Matic is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDance 552 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Definitely. We've got a good chance to win there and win well. People on here are nervous as there's a few stats against us and Matic is out.Yeah true, the thing about us is we learn from our mistakes unlike other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Anyone would be happy with a point? Obviously it depends on the match but if we come out with a draw I wouldn't be too unhappy. This is probably the hardest away fixture we got left along with Arsenal and Spurs. Just hope Costa keeps on scoring though, don't want Aguero to pull too far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Maybe we should set the negativity on here about Mikel at an all time high so that when he actually plays quite well, he gets a little bit of appreciation. Granted he's no Matic, but there are far worse players out there!Alright, I'll start:Oh shit! No Matic??? If Mikel starts we will lose Mikel will start? we're dooooomedIt's catching on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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