It's a difficult one to call. Depends if someone is a half empty or half full type. If Pool win, it could be like punching Mike Tyson in the chops and momentarily, he's dazed. Then he'll destroy you. Or, as you say, it could shake them a bit. Equally, if City win (which I hope they do) they could either be complacent, knowing the job is done. Or they could be more relaxed, with no pressure on them.
RB is a real tricky selection for this game. Trips has had a better season, but is susceptible to pace and could get annihilated by Sane/Sterling. Aurier on the flip side is quicker, but has been shit positionally and dives in at the wrong time and place. That Walker bloke would have been quite handy for this one...
Thought we’ve already learned that starting Trippier is suicide against City? I pray Poch doesnt put us through this again.
Both Rose and Aurier should retain there spots for this match. We need their pace against Sane and Sterling. Harsh on Davies and Trippier as it will also mean there out of the FA Semi due to Brighton mid week but that’s the way the cookie crumbles, so to speak. We need to pick the team that gives us the best chance against City. Aurier and Rose are much better equipped to try to handle City’s pace.
Yes that is the team I would play if they are all fit (100%) and ready to go!
Vorm, Aurier, Rose, Wanyama, Sissoko, Alli, Lucas
I didn’t think they had great games against Stoke to be honest. I think Sane and Sterling might destroy them. Look this is why we pay Poch the big bucks, he should know who is the best player for each team and I expect him to pick them Saturday. I am really hoping city take it to the wire tonight and play extra time. If Salah were still out would be a bonus for city and Harry Kane. Although Harry is going to have to grow a Pogba type hairstyle if he wants to claim goals like Saturday’s?
