Today's Football 2017-18 Season

[matchworks]

you've been doing the big boot up pitch all season though? Long ball over the top to pacey attackers who get in behind. There's a reason why nobody is discussing your central midfielders as a key cog to the system you have, they get bypassed most of the game.

Really? We haven't used the long ball in behind enough. Too many nothing passes back across the pitch especially against teams who sit back have been a big problem. Not enough creativity in midfield is a big problem in terms of a killer pass or the bottle to take a shot on and to pass to an easier option.

 

[matchworks]

The big boot I referred to was in terms of clearing our lines. Rather the ball be 70 yards up the pitch than Silva intercepting it 30 yards out and sliding someone in.

 

[Big Fat Sam]

I can see City grabbing an early goal but the RS then being able to subdue them until quite deep into the second half. Possibly City to snatch a second with 10 minutes or so to go, with one more goal left in the 90 minutes which could really go either way. If it goes to ET I can see City having the squad to copy with it better, plus the better keeper should it go to pens.

 

[blue61]

Liverpool will stroll this, give up hope lads. I can't see them not scoring unfortunately.

 

[Sarnia Kevin]

I can see a 4-1 win to City (OG by Wee Raheem) and the rs through on the away goal. It's only logical Captain.

 

[Jamiednm]

How come the Liverpool team bus wasn't attacked by a hourd of mutants when it arrived at the Etihad?

 

[ToffeeTim]

361 formation for Pep with no left back.

3 back. 7 up.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Giz a shout if City grab an early goal. Won't be watching otherwise.

 

[Deckard2049]

361 formation for Pep with no left back.

3 back. 7 up.

That selection is either brave or stupid. Or both?

 

[goodisonopheliac]

Where the hell is Aguero?

 

[Toffe3m4n]

That selection is either brave or stupid. Or both?

If they keep hold of the ball enough it could work.

 

[ADT]

4-1 Milner 90th minute penalty

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

The RS won't sit back like Man City will expect, they will go at it from the off to nick an early goal that will put the tie to bed.

 

[ADT]

Sane does not defend. That left side is getting destroyed

 

[maccavennie]

That selection is either brave or stupid. Or both?

Looks stupid to me. Unless Aguero has one leg hanging off.

Is Stones injured as he hasn't played for ages