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thinktank

Hmmm...
Sep 28, 2004
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Gazzinga, Trippier, Foyth, Dier, Dembele, Sissoko, Son
 

Mr Pink

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Aug 25, 2010
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Hmm... I Know Son started poorly this evening, but second half I thought he was excellent and links so well with Eriksen.

On the face of it Moura starts hands down, his work rate is superior as well, but it's a tricky choice for me as that chemistry between Eriksen and Son produces our best football.

I'd be tempted to start Son and have Moura as a bench option to run at a tiring defense if needs be. Also see him being a great outlet if we're trying to close the game out.

Anyway, team I would pick:

Lloris

Aurier
Alderweireld
Sanchez
Rose

Dier
Dembele

Lamela
Eriksen
Son

Kane
 

slartibartfast

Grunge baby forever
Oct 21, 2012
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I really dont think it'll matter.
Not optimistic about our chances at all but you never know.
Just cant see us going 90min without dropping a few clangers when under pressure.
 

dtxspurs

Welcome to the Good Life
Dec 28, 2017
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Hmm... I Know Son started poorly this evening, but second half I thought he was excellent and links so well with Eriksen.

On the face of it Moura starts hands down, his work rate is superior as well, but it's a tricky choice for me as that chemistry between Eriksen and Son produces our best football.

I'd be tempted to start Son and have Moura as a bench option to run at a tiring defense if needs be. Also see him being a great outlet if we're trying to close the game out.

Anyway, team I would pick:

Lloris

Aurier
Alderweireld
Sanchez
Rose

Dier
Dembele

Lamela
Eriksen
Son

Kane
Same but switch Dembele for Winks. Time for Winks to take that job. Dembele can't hang chasing De Bruyne and Silva anymore.

Dear sweet baby Jesus please give Rose a run of health. Aurier and Rose have to play in these types of games.
 

Garbob

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May 27, 2015
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I really dont think it'll matter.
Not optimistic about our chances at all but you never know.
Just cant see us going 90min without dropping a few clangers when under pressure.
Agree, can see them putting at least 2 or 3 past us. Last season we were playing well until we faced them and got torn to shreds. This season our performances have been too disjointed even though we are winning,
so expecting the worst
 

ShaunL84

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Jan 3, 2013
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Poch wouldn't do it but I'd like to see us try something new, playing football and going head to head won't work against City.

Play a trio of Wanyama, Dier and Dembele with Eriksen, Lamela and Kane as the front three.

Make ourselves difficult to beat and give ourselves a chance in this game.
 

wrd

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Aug 22, 2014
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LLoris
Aurier Alder Sanchez Davies
Dier Winks
Sissoko Lamela Moura
Kane

I'm taking into account sissokos defensive displays as of late in this one.
 

dtxspurs

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LLoris
Aurier Alder Sanchez Davies
Dier Winks
Sissoko Lamela Moura
Kane

I'm taking into account sissokos defensive displays as of late in this one.
Why would you not want Eriksen playing?
 

Nerine

Juicy corned beef
Jan 27, 2011
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I think we'll need everyone to channel Pele in this game.

May as well play the kids. It'll save the first team confidence being utterly pulverised when we ultimately capitulate in style, and get fornicated with an iron stick.

Sissoko to start.
 

Doctor Dinkey

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Jul 6, 2013
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I really dont think it'll matter.
Not optimistic about our chances at all but you never know.
Just cant see us going 90min without dropping a few clangers when under pressure.
Expecting a similar result to last year. One thing guaranteed though, we'll be one down very very quickly.
 

ajspurs

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Jul 7, 2007
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Expecting a similar result to last year. One thing guaranteed though, we'll be one down very very quickly.

One thing I hate about us as it at least feels like this happens often in big games. Would love to see us to keep it tight and make life hard for them but I'm not sure we're capable. I mean I know it's Man City but I don't think we'll even try. We'll approach the game with our fullbacks high up and a general high defensive line, just like how we would in any other game, which is stupid.
 

DJS

A hoonter must hoont
Dec 9, 2006
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Lloris

KWP Sanchez Alderweireld Rose

Dier Winks

Eriksen Lamela Son

Kane
 

cjbyid

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Jan 4, 2009
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Would be great if we brought back our pressing game and matched them!

Pacey full backs also needed.....
 

JCRD

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Aug 10, 2018
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Aurier and Rose/KWP please. Dont want to see finger pointer (Tripps) and the boring one again soon - urghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I think Lamela will and should play ofcourse.
 

maltahotspur

Always look on the bright side of life
Oct 29, 2007
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I would leave Lloris out of this one. He will be under so much pressure to avoid one more blunder. If he has one more, it will ruin him for a long time. Davies has also been off form and he needs to be rested. I will have a central midfield of three (Victor, Dier, Eriksen).
Hopefully, Dele may be ready to start. Lamela must start as well.
So:
.................Gazzaniga..................
Aurier, Sanchez, Toby, Trippier
.........Victor, Dier, Eriksen..........
...............Dele, Lamela...............
.....................Kane.......................
Bench: Lloris, Davies, Dembele, Sissoko, Moura, Winks, Son,
 
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