LDN Blue 7,903 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Despite the injuries we've got now I think we may still nick a win here. But if we hold out for a draw, I won't be that disappointed. Remember we're away from home and let's be honest, City aren't half bad at times. Our defence should be strong enough to withstand them though I can't say the same about theirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose M 140 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 When do you think Carlo will announce his team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Cech, Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, A.Cole, Essien, Mikel, Ramires, Anelka, Drogba, Malouda... as Carlo just confirmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Carlo named our starting XICechIvanovic Alex Terry A.ColeMikelEssien RamiresAnelka Drogba Malouda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 No suprises there then, Kakuta will be fit though which is good news as we will need an attacking threat on the bench. If we play with the right attitude and the way we normally play then we will win this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I'm not really confident about his one but that's expected.I'd take a gladly take a draw.A lot will come down to Drogba's and Mikel's performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesarblues 51 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Roberto Mancini: 'Chelsea will win Premier League title easily' "Chelsea are the best team in the Premier League at the moment," he said. "They are probably going to win the Premier League title easily.psywar or gave up:whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Roberto Mancini: 'Chelsea will win Premier League title easily' psywar or gave up:whistling:Mind games.Hopefully carlo will shrug it off as that, because it's exactly what mancini is trying to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 The players will most certainly not be taking this game lightly, they know it is their biggest test so far and the defeat last season will still be fresh in the mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Carlo named our starting XICechIvanovic Alex Terry A.ColeMikelEssien RamiresAnelka Drogba Malouda He must have been waiting for me to name what team we should play Nah its quite obvious with so many injuries who is gonna play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray. 217 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Agree that this will be our biggest test so far. Just hope that we don't have any further injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRMC 12 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Theres no way the city defence will handle our forwards, iv even heard richards is out and barry could be playing left back which could help us in the midfield battle. I think Essien and Mikel will be key to us winning this game, i also hope JT goes in hard through the back of tevez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Apparently there is a possibility that Barry will have to play at CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,274 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Who are the City players that are injured? I read on Portuguese newspapers that they're suffering a lot from injury problems. It can be beneficial for us". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Who are the City players that are injured? I read on Portuguese newspapers that they're suffering a lot from injury problems. It can be beneficial for us".Erm...not sure.Not like they have lack of options though the size of their squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Who are the City players that are injured? I read on Portuguese newspapers that they're suffering a lot from injury problems. It can be beneficial for us".Balotelli, Wright-Phillips, Bridge, Kolarov, Nimely & Richards are all injured.Boateng & Lescott are both doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Apparently there is a possibility that Barry will have to play at CB right then lets stick anelka next to him and play through balls to him all day, i have always wanted to see who would win in a race ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Frank out, apparently.Don't like the sound of that! I don't think we function well as a midfield without LampsBenayoun and Kalou are injured from the newcastle game as well, so that too could be a small problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Don't like the sound of that! I don't think we function well as a midfield without LampsBenayoun and Kalou are injured from the newcastle game as well, so that too could be a small problemYou're definitely right! A midfield with Essien, Mikel & Ramires (as quality filled as it is) sounds a bit defensive (bar Essien of course). But this could work in our favour, between Drogba, Malouda & Anelka we have 10 goals already, 12 including Essien. I think we'll have to play the possession game, we know City have the attacking quality but they don't have the defensive quality as they normally would. Keeping the ball would frustrate them and give us a better chance to attack.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 right then lets stick anelka next to him and play through balls to him all day, i have always wanted to see who would win in a race !Barry couldn't defend if his life is depending on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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