Stoke v MAN CITY – The PREVIEW: City’s Probable Team
10 Feb
Elaiquim Mangala’s power in the air, even if he remains uncertain positionally, may get him the nod over Martin Demichelis as Manuel Pellegrini looks to shuffle things around in a bid to rediscover winning ways. Gael Clichy’s impressive recent form should keep him in the side ahead of Aleks Kolarov.
James Milner is desperate to be named in the starting eleven after his heroics at the weekend, with Edin Dzeko, Samir Nasri and perhaps even Fernando viable candidates to make way. Jesus Navas is another contender to come in, with Sergio Aguero likely to lead the line on his own.
Here is the side Pellegrini could select:
Referee: Lee Mason.
Prediction: Stoke 1 – 1 MAN CITY – This is almost a default prediction for games at the Britannia. Invariably, they’re close, anxious and devoid of too much quality. City are low on confidence, but are at their best with a point to prove. Still, it might be a tough ask to recapture our best form away to Stoke. I’ll predict goals from Aguero and Jon Walters.
We need to attack Stoke with all we’ve got and play them off the park so Hart
Zabaletta, Kompany, Mangala, Glichy,
Navas, Nasri, Silva, Milner,
Aguero and either Dzecko or Jovetic
Not even one cdm?
I would move Silva to left flank and start Milner as CM with Nasri joining later on during the game. Nasir and Lampard can be coming on later on once Stoke legs are tired.
Dubious, very dubious.
I’m starting to dread match day. Can’t see us winning this
Massive game win or dust, Sunderland away again please..come on boys you owe us 90 mins of dazzling ball.. Sergio to find his rojo, play angry.