FA Cup Semi-Final - Man City vs Liverpool - Sat 16/04 15:30
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:23 pm
Another competition and familiar opposition!!!
ROUTE TO SEMI FINAL
MAN CITY
Third round--Swindon Town 1–4 Manchester City
Fourth round-Manchester City 4–1 Fulham
Fifth round---Peterborough United 0–2 Manchester City
Quarter-finals-Southampton 1–4 Manchester City
LIVERPOOL
Third round---Liverpool 4–1 Shrewsbury Town
Fourth round--Liverpool 3–1 Cardiff City
Fifth round-----Liverpool 2–1 Norwich City
Quarter-finals--Nottingham Forest 0–1
Playing on a neutral ground so hopefully we will be more composed and prevent City going on a onslaught against us. City got kicked and bruised against Atletico, potentially KDB and Walker may be out. Dias may feature as he was on the bench vs Atletico. We will have a strong side to choose from as we rested quite a few midweek.
I feel more confident with this one compared to our game against them at the Etihad. Chances will occur but crucial we keep it tight at the back. It was evident our mid was getting over run at the Etihad so I'm hoping for a little tweak there.
Fabinho looked nervy but has to start, I'm a little unsure on Thiago and Henderson. Should we change it get the tempo up in the middle and start Keita? Keita has been playing good recently so is worth a shout. If Ox was getting mins and playing well I would've started him for this one, his the type of player we need against City who can drive forward.
Up top I would start Diaz, he is a menace and would cause all sorts of problems for them, who would he come in place for? Jota or Mane.....
ROUTE TO SEMI FINAL
MAN CITY
Third round--Swindon Town 1–4 Manchester City
Fourth round-Manchester City 4–1 Fulham
Fifth round---Peterborough United 0–2 Manchester City
Quarter-finals-Southampton 1–4 Manchester City
LIVERPOOL
Third round---Liverpool 4–1 Shrewsbury Town
Fourth round--Liverpool 3–1 Cardiff City
Fifth round-----Liverpool 2–1 Norwich City
Quarter-finals--Nottingham Forest 0–1
Playing on a neutral ground so hopefully we will be more composed and prevent City going on a onslaught against us. City got kicked and bruised against Atletico, potentially KDB and Walker may be out. Dias may feature as he was on the bench vs Atletico. We will have a strong side to choose from as we rested quite a few midweek.
I feel more confident with this one compared to our game against them at the Etihad. Chances will occur but crucial we keep it tight at the back. It was evident our mid was getting over run at the Etihad so I'm hoping for a little tweak there.
Fabinho looked nervy but has to start, I'm a little unsure on Thiago and Henderson. Should we change it get the tempo up in the middle and start Keita? Keita has been playing good recently so is worth a shout. If Ox was getting mins and playing well I would've started him for this one, his the type of player we need against City who can drive forward.
Up top I would start Diaz, he is a menace and would cause all sorts of problems for them, who would he come in place for? Jota or Mane.....