I've stayed in this weekend and im gonna be sober for this game tomorrow. Nice change from the Chelsea game last weekend which was an ordeal. Really looking forward to it even though its on at 8am over here.
I'd he happy with the same team as last time with Henderson, Downing and Carroll coming on as subs. Bellamy could prove to be a thorn in Man City's side today. We know what we'll get from Bellers, with his all action, in your face style but he has also shown his intelligence with his use of the ball. His pass completion rates are excellent he rarely loses possession and he still seems to have his pace. Looking forward to see Bellamy using Enrique on the overlap. We seem to get joy out of this and both players seem to be on the same wave lenght.
I'm hoping for a high tempo from the first whistle and that we deploy a high pressing game. Maxi, Suarez, Bellamy and Kuyt to be constantly on the move and wander into space so they are available for Lucas and Adam to slide the ball into. I don't want to see Adam forcing impossible balls to Suarez so it's imperative our 'front' four are always on the move. It feels like we're playing football by numbers when Downing and Carroll play. We seem rigid and predictable. Maxi, Bellamy and Suarez give us an unpredictable factor and take up dangerous positions when we can hurt teams.
City have a plethora of talent to come at us. Everything good usually comes through footballs equivalent of sex, David Silva. Once he turns and faces you up you are in trouble. He has the guile and ability to pick out his pass. If City have runners from deep he will have a field day knocking the ball into space for them. Our fullback have plenty of pace but will have to concentrate on their positioning. I'd nearly ask Glen to make to limit his forward runs. I'm not saying that he shouldn't gamble, I just don't want him caught out of position and exposing our right side. I'm critical of Srktel at times and I often accuse him of diving in and making an unnecessary challenge when standing off is the better option. We can't give away silly free's as it's inviting Lescott, Richards, Yaya, Dzeko et all into our box. Same goes for Lucas and Adam who both have a penchant for giving away cheap free's.
Can Chuck Adam put in another performance like he did at Chelsea? Here's hoping. It's gonna be a tough 90 mins for Adam and Lucas. City are strong and powerful in there. Yaya likes to stride past players and will run from deep at every opportunity. I nearly forgot they have Samir Nasri, it's ridiculous the attacking options they have at their disposal.
Fuck it, I think we'll do well today. 1-1 draw or we might even take all three points. We smashed them here last season. Carroll got two and Jay and Lucas dominated the midfield. I hope Balotelli isn't acting the cunt if he plays. I'd hate to have to turn on Mario.
Some more footage of Kenny celebrating like a fan on the sideline would be nice.