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[The_Hitcher89]

Daniel Taylor ‏@DTguardian 1m
#LFC v #MCFC: Mignolet, Johnson, Lovren, Skrtel, Moreno, Gerrard, Coutinho, Henderson, Allen, Sterling, Sturridge

Daniel Taylor ‏@DTguardian 2m
#MCFC team v #LFC: Hart, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Kompany, Clichy, Fernando, Nasri, Toure, Silva, Jovetic, Dzeko

not confirmed though

Expected lineup from us if true. Allen earned a start though I think Can's physicality could have been more helpful


edit: Oh shit, Johnson

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

 

[LTWheels]

Why no Can? Wonder when he will get a start. He got quite a lot of play time in pre-season.

 

[sohois]

Johnson? Well I guess that's that

 

[Feorax]

I expect we're going with the diamond again, Sterling partnering Sturridge upfront.

Johnson is no massive surprise. As good as Manquillo has been, having 3 new signings in the back line, especially 2 young fullbacks, could go terribly wrong.

 

[Mastadon]

Expected lineup from us if true. Allen earned a start though I think Can's physicality could have been more helpful

I think I read that Can isn't 100% fit? Tough match to put him in to, no need to throw him in so early.

 

[dark_prinny]

On to Mandril´s La Liga debut. Let´s see.

 

[Mr.Marston]

Just want to see a good match.

Draw, preferably.

 

[pulga]

He's right to spoilertag them Freewheelin. Don't try to get Pulga banned.

SEE I TOLD YOU

On to Mandril´s La Liga debut. Let´s see.

prinny pls dont force me to call you lot Patetico de Madrid, I like to believe we're above this

 

[Coldnoodle]

Daniel Taylor ‏@DTguardian 1m
#LFC v #MCFC: Mignolet, Johnson, Lovren, Skrtel, Moreno, Gerrard, Coutinho, Henderson, Allen, Sterling, Sturridge

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

#LFC v #MCFC: Mignolet, Johnson, Lovren, Skrtel, Moreno, Gerrard, Coutinho, Henderson, Allen, Sterling, Sturridge

NOOOOOOOOOO

 

[LTWheels]

I expect we're going with the diamond again, Sterling partnering Sturridge upfront.

I'm worried about us playing a diamond against City. City are very good out wide and I felt that at the game at Anfield, in the second half they abused our narrowness. Allen and Henderson were having to a lot of running left and right to cover.

 

[sohois]

To be serious though, City's team is weaker than I would have thought. I think if Johnson is against Nasri he should have fewer troubles.

Also, Lucas doesn't even make the bench this week.

 

[rossonero]

Milan Channel is reporting that we'll try to get both Torres and Van Ginkel on a loan from Chelsea. From Jackson Martinez to Torres, we sure like upgrades.

This would be a really great news. Won't believe it until mid-September at least, just to be safe.

Both Mourinho and Torres has said that Torres is staying so I'll trust those two before Milan Channel which has been plenty wrong in the past. Hopefully it's a tactics. No thanks to Borini too, rather then have Pazzini and Niang ffs.

Di Marzio saying too that De Jong is staying, so I'm hopeful there.

 

[Manager]

Confirmation:
Liverpool FC @LFC · 48s
Mignolet, Johnson, Moreno, Skrtel, Lovren, Gerrard, Henderson, Allen, Coutinho, Sterling, Sturridge
Subs: Jones, Manquillo, Sakho, Toure, Can, Markovic, Lambert

 

[Blablurn]

On to Mandril´s La Liga debut. Let´s see.

Hopefully they will lose

 

[Coldnoodle]

To be serious though, City's team is weaker than I would have thought. I think if Johnson is against Nasri he should have fewer troubles.

Also, Lucas doesn't even make the bench this week.

Off to Napoli you go.

 

[pulga]

FIRST BALL ARBELOA PASSES, FIRST BALL HE PASSES OUT OF BOUNDS

JUST SELL HIM TO NAPOLI ALREADY

 

[ShogunDarius]

we're playing Johnson? WTF WHY, does Brendan want to lose?

 

[Yurt]

the IDEA of Allen is still alive?

i love you

 

[Manager]

Confirmation:
Manchester City FC @MCFC · 31s
Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Demichelis, Clichy, Fernando, Yaya Toure, Nasri, Silva, Jovetic, Dzeko #mcfc
Subs: Caballero, Sagna, Kolarov, Fernandinho, Milner, Navas, Aguero #mcfc

 

[sohois]

Still no Enrique; I wonder if he's just injured or if rumours of his departure are true.

 

[dark_prinny]

prinny pls dont force me to call you lot Patetico de Madrid, I like to believe we're above this

You know I love you

 

[Mastadon]

we're playing Johnson? WTF WHY, does Brendan want to lose?

Johnson isn't that bad, and he won't be phased or overawed by the occasion. Manquillo has look good so far, but he is a 19 year old with one league game under his belt.

 

[Feorax]

Still no Enrique; I wonder if he's just injured or if rumours of his departure are true.

Lucas is the one I'm looking at. Starts one week, doesn't make the bench the next.

 

[Yurt]

Both Mourinho and Torres has said that Torres is staying so I'll trust those two before Milan Channel which has been plenty wrong in the past. Hopefully it's a tactics. No thanks to Borini too, rather then have Pazzini and Niang ffs.

Di Marzio saying too that De Jong is staying, so I'm hopeful there.

Milan Channel is reporting that we'll try to get both Torres and Van Ginkel on a loan from Chelsea. From Jackson Martinez to Torres, we sure like upgrades.


This would be a really great news. Won't believe it until mid-September at least, just to be safe.

it all depends on Galliani's percentage. If it's below 100% then he's definitely leaving :lol


I just instantly typed 'definitely' without a typo I'M SO PROUD OF MYSELF RIGHT NOW edit: fuck I misspelled 'myself', well that was fast

 

[Manager]

To be serious though, City's team is weaker than I would have thought. I think if Johnson is against Nasri he should have fewer troubles.

Also, Lucas doesn't even make the bench this week.

The only man missing at City is Aguero, compared to last season. Fernando will be better against tougher opposition compared to Fernandinho defensively. Missing Mangala will hopefully be a better option than Demichelis later on.

Nasri has been fantastic in the last year, still underrated. Not started in full swing this season yet.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Still no Enrique; I wonder if he's just injured or if rumours of his departure are true.

No need for him imo. Rodgers seems to rate Johnson more highly than most, so if Moreno goes off, Johnson goes to LB and Manquillo comes on.

 

[sohois]

Lucas is the one I'm looking at. Starts one week, doesn't make the bench the next.

People will draw a lot from it but it could easily be a case of him simply being dropped after a poor performance. Liverpool are no longer in the situation of players always making the bench because of the small squad.

The only man missing at City is Aguero, compared to last season. Fernando will be better against tougher opposition compared to Fernandinho defensively. Missing Mangala will hopefully be a better option than Demichelis later on.

Nasri has been fantastic in the last year, still underrated. Not started in full swing this season yet.

No Navas either, who is better than Nasri and was great in the preseason match. Fernandinho is the best midfielder in the PL so of course he's a big miss.

 

[3Sixty]

Just back from the bookies after picking up my Hunter Mahan winnings.

Gone for 3-1 Liverpool tonight with either Sterling or Toure to score first. Got a fridge full of Diet Coke and Tunnock Caramel's and ready to rock

 

[dark_prinny]

Could be a pen.

:lol

 

[Meier]

No Kolarov? Well, that's probably better for us defensively. Sucks to miss out on the fantasy points though.

 

[pulga]

Think that's a pen. Madrid getting robbed again.

 

[figadapaura]

Angel!

 

[Esch]

Lmao

 

[Perfect Blue]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GV_kSswdj4

YES <3

 

[BigBoss]

What a pathetic dive from Ronaldo.

 

[Manager]

No Kolarov? Well, that's probably better for us defensively. Sucks to miss out on the fantasy points though.

Clichy way better against Liverpool's speed, he played against them this spring too.

 

[Mr.Marston]

Lmao

The fuck haha

 

[Barzul]

Balotelli is at the game lol

 

[Hindle]

Can't see this game having much of an impact on the season, other then a blow to one sides ego. City have a reputation to protect and Liverpool have a point to prove that they're not reliant on Suarez in the big games.

 

[dark_prinny]

Kroos is so fucking good.

 

[Vivalaraza]

Aguero is not fully fit?

Gonna miss the game cos I'll be on the damn train. Sucks.

 

[Feorax]

People will draw a lot from it but it could easily be a case of him simply being dropped after a poor performance. Liverpool are no longer in the situation of players always making the bench because of the small squad.

True, it just seems funny timing after reports in Italy claimed we'd agreed a loan move with Napoli with an option to buy.

Mirror reporting Jack Robinson to QPR for £1 million too. Shame the lad never quite kicked on like w thought he would, but he's still young, there's plenty of time.

 

[L1NETT]

Podolski and work rate

Nah son

Great left peg but he trudges about and contributes sod all to general play

Which wum wrote that?

 

[figadapaura]

Lmao

Who wrote this?

 

[Fergie]

@Squawka: Clashes between Liverpool & Manchester City have averaged 4 goals per game over the past two Premier League seasons. http://t.co/VHeyAw7J7z

Well may it continue.

 

[Manager]

Aguero is not fully fit?

Gonna miss the game cos I'll be on the damn train. Sucks.

Pellegrini is probably just careful with him, don't want another injury. Slowly getting him match fit.

 

[pulga]

Kroos is so fucking good.

innit, he just effortlessly passes the ball wherever he sets eye on <3

Bayern are so fucking dumb :lol

 

[KidA Seven]

Johnson isn't that bad

 

[Hindle]

Angel!

I love Manchester as a city, but I assume Madrid is better, although I've never been. I wonder what e thinks when he first sets eyes on the grey sky's lol.

 

[KidA Seven]

innit, he just effortlessly passes the ball wherever he sets eye on <3

Bayern are so fucking dumb :lol

I think Barca were dumb. Would have been a perfect Xavi replacement.


Bale should have done better there. That was a great pass.