If Özil is out, Pépé not yet fully fit, cellabos and Lacazette carrying a knock and Torreira not had enough pre season I think we could see a front 6 of
Xhaka Guendouzi
Mkhitaryan Willock Nelson
Aubameyang

I hope that with a weakened side we can still get something out of the Newcastle game. It would be a shame to dampen all the positivity with a defeat.

The Özil/Kola situation is worrying and it is hard to see how it can be quickly resolved. I've no idea what has gone on but if, for example, they've upset some gangsters then how does this get sorted quickly?.

Arrest the gangsters.

Morning Socrates. I’ll be disappointed with anything less than three points. I hope we’ll still have enough quality to win even without having our best team out, whatever that is.

Arrest the gangsters.

Come on now. They are misunderstood. Pat on the head- just like the bloody Qld system. The sooner some of these do Gooders realise only prison will stop them from offending the the better. Once they out they will reoffend but you need to give the community a rest.

Come on now. They are misunderstood. Pat on the head- just like the bloody Qld system. The sooner some of these do Gooders realise only prison will stop them from offending the the better. Once they out they will reoffend but you need to give the community a rest.

I find it very sad that a team like West Ham, who will probably finish in the top half of the table, cannot give Man City a game at home.

Money has affected football so much, I mean City are really no more than a mid to lower PL club but to use a Wenger expression they have been financially doped to make them worldbeaters.

Not sure what the answer is. Pundits are saying that other teams have to find a way to plug the gap but realistically they've spent £120m on two players this summer, one of whom is a fullback.

Not true. Only 1 of the top 10 transfers of all time involved city. They are better because they are better coached. The Hammers lost because their defence was rubbish.

but basically City winning 4 or 5 on the trot and the league becomes a race for top 4 and maybe a domestic trophy if they can knock city off.

I find it very sad that a team like West Ham, who will probably finish in the top half of the table, cannot give Man City a game at home.

Money has affected football so much, I mean City are really no more than a mid to lower PL club but to use a Wenger expression they have been financially doped to make them worldbeaters.

Not sure what the answer is. Pundits are saying that other teams have to find a way to plug the gap but realistically they've spent £120m on two players this summer, one of whom is a fullback.

City have won two on the trot. I think it’s a little early to give them four or five, especially as they won last season very narrowly.

People moan about City’s wealth but if it’s stopped United winning the league so often, that’s a good thing in my view.

Confirmation about further incident with Özil
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/201 ... nt-charged

Over the last 10 years City's net spend is over £1.1bn. That's nearly £400m more than any other club in the world in the same period.

http://www.sportbible.com/football/top- ... d-20190713

Hmm the blokes charged sound Turkish ... maybe I was a bit off the mark with the down the pit comments the other day .

Some wacko with some sort of weirdo politico agenda on your case would be really scary .

Just heard we got whacked by you Aussies in the rugby ... didn't even realise it was on to be honest such is my lack of interest in union these days .
Like rugby league ... Raiders v the Roosters this afternoon should be good .

First match up after 'stealing' the World Cup from NZ ........ the Poms getting their come uppance in the cricket

Had a wisdom tooth out a couple of days ago and still having some problems.

I find it very sad that a team like West Ham, who will probably finish in the top half of the table, cannot give Man City a game at home.

Money has affected football so much, I mean City are really no more than a mid to lower PL club but to use a Wenger expression they have been financially doped to make them worldbeaters.

Not sure what the answer is. Pundits are saying that other teams have to find a way to plug the gap but realistically they've spent £120m on two players this summer, one of whom is a fullback.

Probably best that its out, Gaz, as it didn't appear to be imparting much wisdom

Right now, I'd like to leave with a draw. But I hope for the best always.

Over the last 10 years City's net spend is over £1.1bn. That's nearly £400m more than any other club in the world in the same period.

http://www.sportbible.com/football/top- ... d-20190713

That's net spend. The actual amount they spent is a little above other big teams. They are successful because they are well managed.

That's net spend. The actual amount they spent is a little above other big teams. They are successful because they are well managed.

Strange starting line up. Exremely strong bench. Youngsters starting including Chambers at CH.

If we get overrun at the beginning the teams confidence will take a kicking imo.

I wish he'd started with some of the players on the bench......

1Leno
15Maitland-Niles
21Chambers
5Papastathopoulos
18Monreal
29Guendouzi
34Xhaka
7Mkhitaryan
28Willock
24Nelson
14Aubameyang

Substitutes
8Ceballos
9Lacazette
11Torreira
19Pépé
23David Luiz
26Martínez
35Martinelli Silva

Atknson the ref, enough said, I'm worried.

Oh. It looks like last season’s side. Not what I was expecting.

That's net spend. The actual amount they spent is a little above other big teams. They are successful because they are well managed.

Dead right Soc ....... was just thinking along similar lines . No football for a few months , we've bought well so there is a bit anticipation in the air

...and then these clowns with unlimited $$$$$$$$ stroll out and put an ice cold shower on proceedings

Pundits will be wetting their pants over their style , flair etc etc gushing " how many trophies will they win this year " ...... NO -ONE mentions or thinks to address the unfairness of the whole situation .

That's net spend. The actual amount they spent is a little above other big teams. They are successful because they are well managed.

Strange starting line up. Exremely strong bench. Youngsters starting including Chambers at CH.

If we get overrun at the beginning the teams confidence will take a kicking imo.

I wish he'd started with some of the players on the bench......

1Leno
15Maitland-Niles
21Chambers
5Papastathopoulos
18Monreal
29Guendouzi
34Xhaka
7Mkhitaryan
28Willock
24Nelson
14Aubameyang

Substitutes
8Ceballos
9Lacazette
11Torreira
19Pépé
23David Luiz
26Martínez
35Martinelli Silva

Atknson the ref, enough said, I'm worried.