Match Thread Everton v Manchester City - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll.

[JohnRoss23]

I said this before yesterday result and I still think there’s a point to be had here. City is going to be all over the place mentally.

 

[blue61]

Due a win.

Have we beaten them since the 4-0? Nobody predicted that either.

 

[Librarian]

Not for me, it doesnt, they dont really have a weak 11, obviously if Haaland didnt play - the replacement as any would-would not be as strong - but it will still be a pretty good replacement

But not quite as good

 

[Bebeto]

Alvarez, Foden and Mahrez all rested tonight and ready for Sunday imo.

I think we can cope against those 3 players if we are on top form and pickford having a great game...problem for me is haaland...he can be a treat with long balls in the box something brighton did not have. We nearly got a results last year against them...maybe second time lucky. Plus somehow we managed a miracle draw in their own ground not that long ago.

 

[PeregrineT]

Anything from this would be a miracle, instead its probably far more important to keep the score close for goal differential. Just being above the drop for the Wolves and Bournemouth games would be huge.

 

[The Trinity.]

My result for the champions league match tonight , is Real Madrid 5 Man City 5. We get to see a top class football match . And the Man City players are knackered . It will take them just over a week to recover. And they field their second string against us, on Sunday.
But hold on , our record against second string teams , is not great. So what happens on Sunday. Who knows ? Can we turn up , like we did last night? Can Doucoure and McNeil keep scoring goals ? Can Mina and DCL stay fit? Can we keep Keane away from Goodison? I’m even worried when he’s on the bench , he could injure big Simms.
Anyhow, enough nonsense . Play like last night , and we can get a result. Even win this match. But a draw would also be ok. Think that we will see a mixture of a team from City. And that has to help us . Just go for the jugular earlydoors. And we have shown that we can do that. Take their talented kids apart. Along with a few guys that never play much.
Last point , I remember , in the champions league group stages , Man City fielded a mainly reserve team , against a team from Finland. They were awful that night , and drew 0-0. Let’s hope they field something like that team on Sunday. And we turn up. Then who knows. It ain’t over yet folks.
Up the Toffees….

 

[Ring master]

But not quite as good

As anyone would be classed to Haaland

 

[Shibbywiggles]

They’re a wonderful team whichever eleven they put out but Haaland and De Bruyne are possibly the best in the world in their positions so if they can have a rest against us we stand a little more of a chance no doubt

 

[Buckers]

I think they are due a loss and they can afford a loss so hopefully the stars will align. With the Real games either side surely this is the best chance we are going to get of beating city.

 

[Mrtallywacker]

An Everton win which includes someone putting that girlie haired jarg Dixie Dean out for the season would be just spiffing.

God bless.

 

[The binman chronicles]

Yeah that stood out for me, mad that hes been there since 2016.

Not really when he gets paid 20 million a season (for accounting purposes) and another 100 million to an offshore account.

 

[formerly manx toffee]

Alvarez, Foden and Mahrez all rested tonight and ready for Sunday imo.

That’s a weak bench

 

[ToffeeTim]

Alvarez, Foden and Mahrez all rested tonight and ready for Sunday imo.

Probably their best available 11 that. There will always be good players left out of that side

 

[Eggs]

….we couldn’t ask for a better time to pkay them. In a way, they are similar to Brighton in playing possession football and opening teams up with their quality. Obviously a different level to Brighton but a similar type.

I said 6 weeks ago Brighton away might suit how we play but I didn’t imagine such an emphatic win. We can frustrate City but we’ll really have to ride our luck when they probe. I am of a view it’s really hard for a team to win the Champions League & domestic title, I hope City win ECL but it will be difficult for them to play full throttle this weekend if we are totally committed.

In a way, it’s like an away game. it’s not impossible we can get something.

 

[Leylo]

We got a point at their place anything can happen like last night