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Predict Starting Line Up vs Man City

Strikeb4ck

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Son Lucas
Reguilon Dele Hojbjerg GLC Doherty
Rodon Romero Tanganga
Lloris
Dier/Sanchez if Romero/Tanganga aren't fit.
 

bloobs214

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Hope Kane is nowhere near the squad, and I hope it’s made clear that it’s because we want to reward and push players who want to be here and have shown professionalism throughout pre-season, with some even returning early.
Hope Kane starts tomorrow, only in order to show Man City that he remains our player and we are willing to play him until they come up with the reddies.
 

Pistols At Dawn

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This is the lineup I expect, but not the one I want (although, I definitely think Kane should start on the bench).

Lloris
Doherty - Sanchez - Dier - Regi
Skipp - PEH - Dele
Lucas - Sonny - Bergwijn
 

H-SF

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This is the lineup I expect, but not the one I want (although, I definitely think Kane should start on the bench).

Lloris
Doherty - Sanchez - Dier - Regi
Skipp - PEH - Dele
Lucas - Sonny - Bergwijn
Doherty - Sanchez scares me. I really hope Nuno opts for Tanganga or even Serge. The latter isn't perfect but he's pretty decent on his day.
 

Pistols At Dawn

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Doherty - Sanchez scares me. I really hope Nuno opts for Tanganga or even Serge. The latter isn't perfect but he's pretty decent on his day.

I COULDN'T AGREE MORE, however...

... Japhet is carrying a knock and Serge has featured for about 20 minutes in preseason. It just seems like this is the way it's going.

I'd swap out several of these players if I ran the zoo (which, lucky for you, I don't!)
 

TheTanguy

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This is the lineup I expect, but not the one I want (although, I definitely think Kane should start on the bench).

Lloris
Doherty - Sanchez - Dier - Regi
Skipp - PEH - Dele
Lucas - Sonny - Bergwijn
Very good goalkeeper, defence screams mediocrity, an okay midfield with not too much creativity and inconsistent players upfront. Still think we could get a result if things go our way, but boy do we need to integrate some quality players in our XI..
 

spids

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I COULDN'T AGREE MORE, however...

... Japhet is carrying a knock and Serge has featured for about 20 minutes in preseason. It just seems like this is the way it's going.

I'd swap out several of these players if I ran the zoo (which, lucky for you, I don't!)

i think Nuno said Tanganga was back training with the group.

Also, how many minutes has Doherty got under his belt this pre-season.
 

spids

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I also get the impression that whilst some managers would change their formation and have specific tactics against City, it feels like Nuno is ready to meet them head on with his 4-3-3. Whilst Mourinho parked the bus and won both his two home games against City, I think I prefer Nuno’s ‘too dare is to do’ approach. Especially if he thinks we’ll be fitter than them.
 

Japhet

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Hope Kane starts tomorrow, only in order to show Man City that he remains our player and we are willing to play him until they come up with the reddies.


I think that might cause a pretty toxic atmosphere in the stadium. Don't want our first full crowd to endure that. What if he puts in a half arsed performance? He should be kept well away from the place while things are this heated.
 

JacoZA

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Same starting XI/formation as against Arsenal for me.

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spursfan1991

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Its important to get a good start to the season therefore i am going for an experienced side today. No messing about.

loris

doherty
sanchez
dier
davies

sissoko
winks
alli

moura
kane
son
 

freeeki

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I would go for:

Lloris
Doherty Tanganga Rodon Reguilon
Hojbjerg Skipp
Moura GLC Bryan
Son​
 
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