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MANCHESTER CITY VS LIVERPOOL - Build up here
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:28 pmby stmichael
Theoretically, based on current form, this should be a no-brainer. They've struggled to a draw against almost relegated Charlton and haven't even managed to score in their last four home games. In that time we've dismantled Arsenal and got a solid away win at Reading. So on form we should batter them.
No excuses either. None of this post-Europe sluggishness, after all last night was little more than a training session.
That said I suspect it's the sort of game they need - one where they're not expected to win. Their players will be up for it and probably playing quite freely. I can see it being tricky but I'm still confident. I'll go for 2-1 win with Crouch continuing his recent scoring form.
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:34 pmby KRobbo10
I would like to think it would be a formality and we will pick up the 3pts, but at the same time I thought that when we were about to play Aston Villa.
It all depends on which team turns up to play.
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:35 pmby kunilson
we should be able to wrap this one up ok.......id like to see a cameo from kewell if he's ready. their last away win over fulham i think got them further away from the relegation zone, but they'll still put their all into it.
Us on the other hand want to wrap up 3rd place as quickly as possible....and there's no reason we shouldnt.
2-1 to the pool.
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:48 pmby zarababe
At least 2-0 to the mighty reds 
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:06 pmby Owzat
Players can often score against former clubs so Fowler should be a cert to start
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:00 pmby stmichael
I think we'll see something like this:
Reina
Finnan Carragher Agger Arbeloa
Mascherano Alonso
Pennant Gerrard Riise
Crouch
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:39 pmby jonnymac1979
This game shouldn't pose a problem. None of the league games we have left look too difficult. Expect Rafa to start resting players as soon as Champions League football is automatically secured through the Premiership for next season.
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:33 pmby RichardLFC1
I expect Finnan,Gerrard Carragher,Mascharano and Kuyt to all start because they were rested aginst psv. Bellamys out for thisgame so it must be a Crouch-Kuyt partnership. The fact that alonso was taken of makes me think that he will start along side Mascharano in the centre of our midfeild which means Gerrards on the right. Arbeloas doing well so i think he may start on the lb and riise lm. Finnan rb and Carragher Agger cb.
Reina
Finnan Carragher Agger Arbeloa
Alonso Mascharano
Gerrard Riise
Kuyt Crouch
2-0 Gerrard and Kuyt
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:42 pmby Sabre
I don't see many easy games in the Premiership. I'll be happy with a win, and no more injuries. Kuyt is fresh, Gerrard is fresh, Carragher is fresh, Alonso was rested 20 mins, Mascherano is fresh.
Well, it's about time to review the rotation topic. It has it's bright side.
Come on reds!!
Posted:
Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:00 amby J*o*n*D*o*e
what we want to do now is get 3rd spot sorted asap.
Reina
Finna Carragher Agger Arbeloa
Mascherano Alonso
Gerrard Riise
kuyt Crouch
Posted:
Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:49 pmby stmichael
Sabre wrote:I'll be happy with a win, and no more injuries.
I think that's the key now.
Two years ago we defied the odds because we only had one fit striker for virtually the whole european campaign. i mean it was that bad that le tallec started in the quarter final against juventus.
We really need Bellamy to be back fit for the first leg of the Semi because we'll need his pace on the counter.
Posted:
Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:54 pmby Owzat
Games are coming thick and fast so we need to keep players fresh. In theory the games away at Man City and at home to Wigan should be the easier of the next four so I'd save the strongest starting XI for the games against Boro and Chelsea (CL).
Kuyt's scoring record away from home is 1 goal for every 7 games started, while he contributes plenty regardless of goals I'd still perhaps save him for home/important games
Posted:
Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:13 pmby jkop
As long as we win, any score will do for me, and as already mentioned hopefully no injuries, so come on the pool......... 
Posted:
Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:43 pmby adamnbarrett
From the City Website:
"For tomorrow's game our flags will be lowered to half-mast as a sign of respect for the fans and families of Liverpool Football Club, who lost their lives in the Hillsborough Disaster on the 15th of April 1989.
Chairman John Wardle will be laying a wreath in the memorial garden tomorrow afternoon."
Well done city 
Posted:
Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:51 amby Lando_Griffin
adamnbarrett wrote:From the City Website:
"For tomorrow's game our flags will be lowered to half-mast as a sign of respect for the fans and families of Liverpool Football Club, who lost their lives in the Hillsborough Disaster on the 15th of April 1989.
Chairman John Wardle will be laying a wreath in the memorial garden tomorrow afternoon."
Well done city
Yes indeed.
It's heartening to see that compassion for your fellow human beings is still alive in this World.
On current form, there is only one winner. (But we all know LFC likes to take the form book and ram it up the nearest bottom with alarming frequency.
I would like to see Robbie play this one, alongside Crouch:
Reina
Finnan JC Agger Arbeloa
Gerrard Alonso Mascherano Riise
God Crouch.
Not like Kuyt will add any pace to our front line, is it?