This is kind of a weird game. Friendly but a game you want to win. Never knew how to feel with these big friendlies. 

Excited to see Hudson-Odoi and Barkley. 

Luiz Vs Aguero: Infinity Wars 3?

This’ll be the first time I’ve watched us since Sarri came in, really excited to see what we’re like! Morata to get a hat trick now he’s got rid of the ‘cursed’ number 9 jersey, he’ll be our new Didier!

 

I’m buzzing to see CHO in action.

 

I’m struggling to decide who’s match warm shirt is worse, ours or city’s... I think theirs probably just pips it.

 

I would have preferred Bulka in the sticks, not confident of Caballero at all. I’d also have played Emerson over Alonso.

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No Emerson on the bench but both Moses and Zappacosta are, bit odd. Also no Bakayako.

1 minute ago, jack_super_class said:

No Emerson on the bench but both Moses and Zappacosta are, bit odd. Also no Bakayako.

Moses isn't being used as a RB and Azpi covers LB

Any streams folks, can't be \ace stream or anything, just a straight stream that doesn't require a client download. 

Alonso at left back. 

Not confident with caballero  in goal 

Just now, Jezq8 said:

Not confident with caballero  in goal 

Let's hope for penalties. His cup of tea.

Just now, Floyd25 said:

Alonso at left back. 

Against that attack, i think he will really struggle. I'm not sure why he is ahead of Emerson in this formation really, especially if we are going to play a higher line. He's going to be ripped apart because of his pace. It's not his fault, he can't exactly do much about his pace, but surely Sarri can see it's going to be a problem.

Bit disappointed there's no odds on sarri breaking out a cigarette at some point during the game

2 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

Against that attack, i think he will really struggle. I'm not sure why he is ahead of Emerson in this formation really, especially if we are going to play a higher line. He's going to be ripped apart because of his pace. It's not his fault, he can't exactly do much about his pace, but surely Sarri can see it's going to be a problem.

Agreed, I like Alonso and I hope he improves in that position, but his pace is a huge concern. The thought of him playing their throughout the season...doesn’t fill me with much confidence.

I’m clearly in the minority in that I don’t see any reason for Emerson to be starting ahead of Alonso.

I think Alonso is better with the ball at his feet, has a good range of passing, gets forward we’ll, offers a goal threat. Is solid of set pieces at both ends of the pitch as well.

Bravo vs Caballero !! 

Don't care about the result, just want to see some good football from our lot and then try and fix what needs fixing.

I love Cesc as a player and a guy but my god is he slow, Mendy just waltzed past him.

4 minutes ago, ForeverCarefree said:

I’m clearly in the minority in that I don’t see any reason for Emerson to be starting ahead of Alonso.

I think Alonso is better with the ball at his feet, has a good range of passing, gets forward we’ll, offers a goal threat. Is solid of set pieces at both ends of the pitch as well.

Pace, when playing a high line, you need somebody that will keep up, Alonso will be targeted throughout because of that weakness.

Huh Morata already loosing the ball 

Barkley starting to look commanding in midfield.

early signs that City looking fitter than us, moving the ball quickly leaving us looking a bit static

Cesc playing statues.

Very sloppy from us early on.

CHO beat Bellerin for pace, reckon he should be able to take Walker in a foot race as well

3 minutes ago, coco said:

Cesc playing statues.

He’s just so slow, this could his last season at the top level IMO, unless he’s purely an impact sub off the bench against tiring sides.

Just now, EdinburghBlue said:

He’s just so slow, this could his last season at the top level IMO, unless he’s purely an impact sub off the bench against tiring sides.

In Conte's first season, he was incredibly effective as a sub, he had the most assists at the club that season. I think that is the only way we can get the best out of him now.