EPL Matchday 2

[WCE1698]

guendouzi was their best midfielder. it's a massive leap in quality from what he is used to, but at least he didnt shy away from the game. where was xhaka? where were his more experienced team mates? absolutely nowhere to be seen.

Xhaka is awful, slow cant pass cant do much good

 

[Fryer Tuck]

There's only one match that matters this week.

I have been waiting for this one for a good while now, and what circumstances! The only two midland clubs, and we're both looking the goods?

Anyway... pffft, Wolves couldn't even break 100 points. They got whalloped by the worst team in the division with nothing to play for. This lot reminds me of QPR in a way.

They have aspirations to be the best in the Midlands? Get in line, fellas!

(But really, this is pretty much my matchup of the season. Finally a local game that feels great).

 

[kreglze]

I'm thinking we may sneak out a draw here. We have a decent record against Chelsea the past few seasons.

 

[chef]

I'm thinking we may sneak out a draw here. We have a decent record against Chelsea the past few seasons.

Wenger had Contes number, will be an interesting game with both teams still adapting to new tactics.

 

[kreglze]

Wenger had Contes number, will be an interesting game with both teams still adapting to new tactics.

Yeah I reckon it will be interesting to see how both teams get on.

 

[DBAH0]

Pretty big game for us, considering our run of next 5 fixtures (we never have an easy start to a PL Season it seems).

From what I've heard today, Anderson will be the #10, Sanchez will play, and 2 of Antonio, Noble, Rice to go to the bench at the very least.

 

[Bostonian]

If we play like we did last game we'll get stuffed 4-0.

 

[jod23]

It's hard to know how good we are yet. Consistency has always been our biggest problem. Gotta keep winning, it breeds belief too.

 

[Dogs till i die]

Palace away is a decent early test this season.

How about we share the points and that will save your lot a long trip?

 

[sydney_gws]

Surely we change things in midfield after City.

I'd gladly take a point against Chelsea.

I am ambivalent. Arsenal will need luck to make top 4, the other 5 seem to have such depth that they could withstand injuries and hence we will finish 6th again.

 

[Magma]

cool

 

[RossFC]

cool

I don't remember him getting injured in 2016, How long was he out for back then?

 

[SloaneysDanger]

Would be huge news if it's season ending. City have the depth to cover him but it's not easy to replace quality like him.

 

[Magma]

I don't remember him getting injured in 2016, How long was he out for back then?

2 or so months i think

 

[Latro]

 

[moomba]

Crappy news, but not the end of the world.

Bernardo has been in great form and will get opportunities to play through the middle. Mahrez now looking a more important addition than before.

KDB was so good in the really big games, so hopefully not out for too long.

 

[Magma]

early doors says its 3 months

 

[RossFC]

2 or so months i think

Good planning by Pep to at least move Bernardo Silva into midfield.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Would be terminal for most clubs losing their best player for that long, but I doubt it will effect City one bit

 

[Bradesmaen]

Would be terminal for most clubs losing their best player for that long, but I doubt it will effect City one bit

If only they had quality midfielders to replace him.

 

[jod23]

How about we share the points and that will save your lot a long trip?

No!

 

[jod23]

Would be terminal for most clubs losing their best player for that long, but I doubt it will effect City one bit

Yep, they are so deep I think they will be completely fine. They brushed aside Arsenal without him just last weekend.

 

[Cruyff14]

Yep, they are so deep I think they will be completely fine. They brushed aside Arsenal without him just last weekend.

You know he came on right?

 

[jod23]

You know he came on right?

Yeah he did but he didnt need to be brought on. City were coasting to victory.

 

[Magma]

missing your best player would affect any team.