0-1

 

1-1

 

toughest game of the season?

good that it already gets out of the way

settle for a point

 

it's a tough game.. but, is it the toughest one this season?

 

We seem to play well at Man City but we always fail to get the result at Man City.

Our last 3 records might be 3-0 loss, 2-2 draw, 2-1 loss, but all these matches we dominated but a combination of a bit of lacking of finishing ability and making critical mistakes often cost us there. Also add Hart have had some great games against us.

It's gonna be tough game, but it should be a good time to play them as both teams aren't settled this early period of season.

 

Our last 3 records might be 3-0 loss, 2-2 draw, 2-1 loss, but all these matches we dominated but a combination of a bit of lacking of finishing ability and making critical mistakes often cost us there.

So I was right, another decent away performance but our 1st half dominance didn't have any end result (not clinical finishing) while on the other end, we made mistakes (defenders sleeping).

I thought Moreno didn't have a good game. He could have had a red card in 1st half. When Zabaletta was running into our penalty area, and Moreno tried to stop him from behind. Luckily for him, Moreno missed the tackle, and also Gerrard was there to clear the ball from Zabaletta. If Moreno had caught Zabeletta, he was a sure goner.

Gerrard had a good game, made a lot of good long passes, anticipated and made several clearances. Lazar also looked sharp, Coutinho/ Sterling both also had some neat touches.

 

City is going to skin us alive, reality check for most of you.
mark my words.

 

City is going to skin us alive, reality check for most of you.
mark my words.

i TOLD you, :smileani:

 

So soon ?


Oh well

 

i think so.

 

Will Balo play?

 

If we register his name by midday tomorrow.

 

would be amazing for him to start

Him and Sturidge in the line

Brendan has a strong squad in his hand to go on all fronts now

 

will Balo celebrate his goal/s @ Etihad ?

 

no, he does not celebrate goals.


unless in a a CL thriller and he scores... the kop will go wild and then i bet he will celebrate :crybaby::musik:

 

3-1 Balotelli hat trick

 

Thanks to the douche who changed my thread title. LFC loses. 0-7

 

My pleasure.

 

then you guys expect well will see Balo to play this match?

 

If we played like we did the middle part of the game v Southampton, we won't stand a chance. City won't let our complacency go unpunished as much as Southampton did.

 

i can't wait for this big clash.. match of the week.

any news about whether balo is able to start the game?

 

Balo won't play, he is not yet a LFC player.

 

i'm sure he'd have scored, maybe even 2

 

Well about this game, to be honest, I'm a little worried. We CANNOT play a 4231 or we're going to get overrun in the midfield. Gerrard cannot simply play in a 2 man midfield. In a 3 man midfield? He's perfect. City will have Toure, Fernando and Fernandinho lining up. 3 really robust players that can run havoc on our midfield if given the chance.

As much as it sucks, I think I'd shift Cou out wide from his attacking position (assuming we play a 433), and put Allen in his spot. Allen-Hendo-Gerrard should be able to retain and recycle possession while also help out going forward. Cou is not as effective from a wide position, but I think it's something that needs to happen for us.

Second part that makes me nervous. Out wide. We've got a bit of a decision to make. Do we go with the same with last week? (GJ and Manquillo), do we go with experience? (Enrique and GJ) Or do we introduce our new signings? (Moreno and Manquillo). City are robust in the wide areas when needed, and considering Southamptons goal came from a play initially starting there, and GJ's struggles, we need to make the right choice in that regard (Above scenarios assume Flanno is still catching up fitness wise).

A draw wouldn't be a half bad decision all things considered.

 

We generally have struggled away against Top 4 clubs. A draw would be a very good result.

 

Yes, getting a point at the Etihad would be more than welcome.

 

i would not leave either sterling or coutinho out.

they are playing well and it would be to respect man city too much.

play with lucas and gerrard in a line... hendo just in front of them

451 formation.... sterling and coutinho on the sides.... sturridge lone striker of course

 

Would play Allen instead of Lucas. Lucas is a very limited and ineffective player.

 

Lucas and Gerrard is the same team is brutal to watch. Allen was much more effective when he came on vs Southampton.

 

Allen is very useful Ze, don't underestimate him.

 

I'd be surprised if Lucas started, he was atrocious against Southampton, one of the worst players in our team. I don't think Enrique is fully fit yet, so it's Moreno, Manquillo and Johnson, I'd say the first two start.

 

I wouldn't start Moreno for City away tbh, still unproven. I'd got with Johnson, there's not much we can do about it.

 

Manquillo is also unproven, much more than Moreno, as he played only a couple of senior games. So it's a difficult one to get your logic here.

It's picking either an "unproven player" in Moreno or someone that plays like he doesn't give a shyte in Johnson.

Anyho, Barrett is predicting a line-up with Moreno and Johnson.

Moreno played against Navas in training all the time, so it shouldn't be a biggie.

 

You go with anyone over Johnson. He's almost worse than Gerrard.


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you still underestimate gerrard that much..

as for GJ, he's still better than any other option till they prove themselves over him

 

Manquillo and Johnson will probably be the fullbacks. Will be interesting to see what formation and selection Rodgers goes with from the start, 3 men in the middle is ideal for this kind of game as mentioned earlier.