Clockwork 1,794 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 First time posting a starting XI.But this would be my ideal choice based on everything so farCostaHazard Willian PedroOscar MaticBaba Cahill Zouma AzpiBegovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Fox_ 2,086 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 First time posting a starting XI.But this would be my ideal choice based on everything so farCostaHazard Willian PedroOscar MaticBaba Cahill Zouma AzpiBegovicthat is really interesting, but i would use them the other way around, Oscar as number 10 and Willian as cm.Oscar, if in form could press high up the pitch and create something interesting for the wings/striker, while i think Willian would be perfect to take the ball high up the pitch and be more of a presence in midfield.Any thoughts about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork 1,794 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 that is really interesting, but i would use them the other way around, Oscar as number 10 and Willian as cm.Oscar, if in form could press high up the pitch and create something interesting for the wings/striker, while i think Willian would be perfect to take the ball high up the pitch and be more of a presence in midfield.Any thoughts about that?I see where you are coming from. I could see how it can be beneficial for Willian as a Cm, he can be dangerous taking the ball from midfield, by making his trademark bursts.I went with Oscar as CM because I think from a defensive standpoint he has good tactical awareness and understands the position better. He has often dropped deep to allow Cesc to move forward, so for me it was a natural choice. He has played in the pivot before, just not from the beginning of the game.We really do don't move well off the ball in the attacking sequence, the option to pass is not always there or should I say it takes time for that option to develop. So that plays to Willian strength, Willian is quite strong on the ball and he can hold on to the ball much longer until available pass options develop. In comparison to Oscar, this plays to his weakness. He is physically limited, he is quite easily pushed off the ball by stronger defenders the more time he is holding on to the ball the more that plays to his weakness. He likes to make quick passes, use his off the ball movement and make instinctive decisions.So based on that I chose Willian as CAM due to his possession abilility, and I feel more space could benefit Oscar game as CM. he gives you better defensive ability then Cesc, and better offensively then Ramires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Fox_ 2,086 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I see where you are coming from. I could see how it can be beneficial for Willian as a Cm, he can be dangerous taking the ball from midfield, by making his trademark bursts.I went with Oscar as CM because I think from a defensive standpoint he has good tactical awareness and understands the position better. He has often dropped deep to allow Cesc to move forward, so for me it was a natural choice. He has played in the pivot before, just not from the beginning of the game.We really do don't move well off the ball in the attacking sequence, the option to pass is not always there or should I say it takes time for that option to develop. So that plays to Willian strength, Willian is quite strong on the ball and he can hold on to the ball much longer until available pass options develop. In comparison to Oscar, this plays to his weakness. He is physically limited, he is quite easily pushed off the ball by stronger defenders the more time he is holding on to the ball the more that plays to his weakness. He likes to make quick passes, use his off the ball movement and make instinctive decisions.So based on that I chose Willian as CAM due to his possession abilility, and I feel more space could benefit Oscar game as CM. he gives you better defensive ability then Cesc, and better offensively then Ramires.Yes, based on the way we play now, i feel that would be the logical solution.However my main concern would be, as you pointed out, Oscar lack of physical strength in a cm position, but giving a try wouldn't hurt, i always thought both players would make decent cm options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 none of those look winnable..Indeed. Out of our next 8 league games, think we'll pick up only 9 points. Anything more seems like a bonus right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Indeed. Out of our next 8 league games, think we'll pick only 9 points. Anything more seems like a bonus right now. More positive thinking and getting behind the team needed me thinks,win this 1 and another 19 out of 26 and we finish top4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfcs most wanted 657 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 It all depends on whether we make them look like Norwich or Bayern Munchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 As shit as we are we deffo will not lose this game But to win, we have to hope for a willian freekick or a mistake from Norwich defence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 But to win, we have to hope for a willian freekick or a mistake from Norwich defence I never said we would win i just said we wont lose HAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDance 552 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 As much as I want us to win, I know we will most likely loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki-Liki 405 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEKStill waiting for that run of matches. :ph34r2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Release the Djilo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Release the Djilo.on loan ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 on loan ???No. He has canaries for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,145 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 As bad as Cesc has been, he is fine to start this match. These are the matches where he will be useful. We are going to control play for most of the match. Fabregas will be the main dictator and he will not really be exploited these kind of games. I would have him as a definite starter. It is the game in the league after at Spurs, where we should have him out the team because he will be exposed more. I would have 100% have him in the team for Norwich though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 As much as I want us to win, I know we will most likely loose.It's scary right now - a few more losses and we could be truly in the relegation mixI do think there is an element of we're too big to fail. Try explaining that to Lehmans Brothers... Bigger you are, the harder you fallNo opposition manager has to give a motivational team talk now - they can pinpoint our weaknesses and exploit them consistently. Pardew has always worked it out against us - others are now following suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Norwich have been inconsistent this season but on a whole, they are a decent side and Alex Neil seems like someone who knows what he's doing. They'll be tough to beat. Even City struggled against them recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDance 552 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Norwich have been inconsistent this season but on a whole, they are a decent side and Alex Neil seems like someone who knows what he's doing. They'll be tough to beat. Even City struggled against them recently.But mate lol City struggled against Aston Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 But mate lol City struggled against Aston Villa No, they did not. They were just unlucky. Created so many chances but failed to put them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman60 1,343 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 For once I am delighted to have an international break coming up. I know a lot of players will be away on duty, but a least the spotlight will be off us for a week or two. As for the Norwich game? Well if we don't win this one we will be in a relegation battle, and lets not kid ourselves otherwise.Makes very sad reading when you look at the only teams we've beaten so far this season. Struggling WBA, 9 man Arsenal and bottom of the table Villa. But I firmly believe we will beat Norwich........But I said that about the Palace game, the Southampton game, the West Ham game, etc,etc,etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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