Man City Carling Cup semi final

[Megadrive Man]

Just over a week ago we played really well against them, yet somehow ended up on the wrong end of a 3-0 beating.

 

I hope we go with our strongest possible team for this one, I think City are there for the taking with the likes of Kompany and Yaya Toure missing.

 

Reina

Johnson Agger Skrtel Enrique

Spearing Henderson

Bellamy Gerrard Maxi

Carroll

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

Silva out apparently:

 

Bluemoon-MCFC: Manchester City, Man City • View topic - Silva out of Liverpool game?

[Indian Red]

Kompany to get his card rescinded. He`s already missed most of the game they needed him to miss

[niallers]

is yaya allowed to play in this or not as a few weeks back it was reported that he had special dispensation from ivory coast to play in the 1st semi but then he's pulled from the scum game last weekend

[Guest LFD]

 

Reina

Johnson Agger Skrtel Enrique

Spearing Henderson

Bellamy Gerrard Maxi

Carroll

 

 

I'd go with that team as well.

 

Henderosn or Adam is a toss of the coin, think Henderson is in slightly better form though.

[kalasoma]

I thought both Yaya and his brother were denied special dispensation and had to report for the ANC. Anyway, that's what last read on the subject. They could always appear for the second leg I supposed. Also, isn't Balotelli out injured? I'd also be surprised if the FA overturned the Kompany red card since, after all, it was two-footed and he's not English/Wayne Rooney.

[Jhinge Machha]

I thought both Yaya and his brother were denied special dispensation and had to report for the ANC. Anyway, that's what last read on the subject. They could always appear for the second leg I supposed. Also, isn't Balotelli out injured? I'd also be surprised if the FA overturned the Kompany red card since, after all, it was two-footed and he's not English/Wayne Rooney.

 

also only a week or two ago, wolves lost their appeal despite it being a much clearer case of a wrong decision.

so would look bad even for the Ferguson Association to overturn kompany red card

[lfclad_4eva]

No way will they overturn card as it will go against all the wrong they have been putting in to the mind of referees. Big game, need to set it up well for Anfield. Don't think we will go to attack minded for that reason, need to be careful of their speed of passing and movement though.

 

I would go,

 

Reina

Johnson Skrtel Agger Enrique

Spearing

Gerrard Hendo

Downing bellers

Carroll

[Creator Supreme]

Same score as last week for me, they'll miss Toure, but we are shit, 3-0 Citeh, Dzeko with 2, Milner with the other.

[stringvest]

Same score as last week for me, they'll miss Toure, but we are shit, 3-0 Citeh, Dzeko with 2, Milner with the other.

 

Way to go, cs!

 

Come on over to the sunny side of the street mate.

[zico]

Kompany to get his card rescinded. He`s already missed most of the game they needed him to miss

 

This......

[Faustus]

I'd be very surprised if Kompany's red card is rescinded. There was no way it was a red, but the FA have failed to overturn far more innocuous reds than that over the years. Be made up if Silva's out as well.

 

Front three of Carroll, Maxi and Bellamy with Gerrard in behind and I fancy us to cause them a few problems.

 

Really can't wait for this. Gutted I had to give up my ticket for it.

[xerxes]

Hopefully, with Carroll fired up by his oldham goal, the beast will at last be unleashed and we will sort out these Mancs.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

Given the FA upheld Milijas' red i can't see them rescinding Kompany's.

 

Without him, Yaya and hopefully Silva now is as good a time as any to play them, even without Luis.

 

No Yaya surely means Carroll will win the aerial battle.

[magicrat]

Given the FA upheld Milijas' red i can't see them rescinding Kompany's.

I thought they could reduce the ban. I wouldn't be surprised if its 1 or 2 games istead of the 4

[Scott_M]

BBC saying they are still awaiting Kompany decision and they are 'likely' to be without Ballotelli, Silva & Dzeko & that both Toure's are out.

 

However, the 'fit in time to face Liverpool' line but be one of the oldest and most used journalist lines in history!

 

And lets face it, they'll still have a decent side out tomorrow night as well whatever happens. Assume Zabaleta would play RB with Richards moving into the centre, Clichy back in at LB with Kolorov moving forward, Johnson on the right, De Jong & Barry in the middle with Milner off Aguero?

 

Not sure who I'd go with but if they have all the above out, we can defintley get at them. On the other hand, it is important we don't get beat tomorrow as well.

 

Reina

 

Johnson

Skrtel

Agger

Enrique

 

Henderson

Spearing

Adam

Bellamy

 

Gerrard

 

Carroll.

 

C'MON REDS!

Edited January 10, 2012 by Paulie Gualtier

[usernameunknown]

 

However, the 'fit in time to face Liverpool' line but be one of the oldest and most used journalist lines in history!

 

Yeah, I always used to get sucked in to Wenger saying Henry only had a "20% chance" of playing against us, then he'd play and score! It'd be nice if all them are out but like you say they'd still be strong whereas our massive missings are a lot harder to replace. I'd be content if we are a goal down after tomorrow and over the moon with anything else.

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

Front 6 of Spearing, Henderson, Gerrard, Bellamy, Maxi and Carroll.

 

We are not gonna have a better chance given the players they have missing.

[FanchesterCity]

I think you have every chance of a result regardless of the team City put out.

 

3-0 was a tad flattering to City last time out, and we've already seen anybody can beat anybody in this league. Since it's a cup game too.... perfectly possible for Liverpool to get a result at City.

 

Even if you can't muster a draw, as long as you don't suffer a heavy defeat, it's all to play for.

 

Normally I'd wish Liverpool the very best of luck, but of course, on this occasion it's not possible! Let's just hope it's a decent game between two good footballing sides, and no controversy on or off the pitch. I've every confidence it'll be a fine challenge for both sides.

[jon lad]

I can see a team not dissimilar to the one we put out at arsenal early in the season. No need to rush into them early and get stung on the break Let carroll and kuyt work their possible makeshift defence down for the 1st half then let bellamy and gerrard enter 2nd half. Even if we are down by 1 at half time i still think it is a tactic worth doing.

 

pepe

kelly skrtel agger enrique

spearing henderson

johnson kuyt downing

carroll

[Randy Marsh]

I fancy us tomorrow. Few lessons learned from last week and Stevie with a full 90 under his belt from Friday.

[fowler9]

I'm of the view we should go into every game for a win but seeing as we'll smash them at Anfield a draw wouldnt be too bad

[FanchesterCity]

Generally speaking City have been slow starters in games (slow to score). Once they score, they've usually stepped up a gear completely and get confident.

 

An early goal for Liverpool might fall into that 'scored too early' category and get City on the all out attack, but a goal just before half time for Liverpool would be ideal (for you!)...

 

That leaves 45 minutes for City to have to win it, and there'd be every chance of Liverpool then going on to get 2 or 3.

 

I think most of us City fans aren't especially confident at the moment.

 

We have the FA (need I mention them?) making their Kompany decision today (I don't think he'll get off)... and you'll have Stevie G stronger too... we're just lucky you don't have Suarez in the lineup.

[twelvesmallsteps]

Maxi and bellamy won't start together, that is wishful thinking. Unless downing is behind bars

[Byrnie]

Generally speaking City have been slow starters in games (slow to score). Once they score, they've usually stepped up a gear completely and get confident.

 

An early goal for Liverpool might fall into that 'scored too early' category and get City on the all out attack, but a goal just before half time for Liverpool would be ideal (for you!)...

 

That leaves 45 minutes for City to have to win it, and there'd be every chance of Liverpool then going on to get 2 or 3.

 

I think most of us City fans aren't especially confident at the moment.

 

We have the FA (need I mention them?) making their Kompany decision today (I don't think he'll get off)... and you'll have Stevie G stronger too... we're just lucky you don't have Suarez in the lineup.

 

Any truth in the rumour that Silva broke his ankle?