Manchester City v Leeds United Match Thread

[White Riot]

Farke should have made similar changes a few weeks ago against lesser opposition.

Desperation stakes Leon.

[The Subhuman]

Strange he's talked about how BA runs an runs and does great defensive work

And Harrison is our best defensive winger.

Both benched for two wingers better going forward than back.

Suppose pace of James useful though

Surprised BA is not starting but it looks like Farke sees him as a winger this season. His press and busyness in the middle of the field is something I think we'll miss today

[Madron]

I think it was 4-0 at half time and I couldn't bear to watch any more, so switched it off.

Feel the same for this match and they haven't even kicked off yet.

[Cjay]

I hope we go for it.

Nothing to lose

Sit in and wave the white flag as we usually do away from home will end in an absolute battering.

May as well have a go at them like we did Villa first half.

[Cjay]

Surprised BA is not starting but it looks like Farke sees him as a winger this season. His press and busyness in the middle of the field is something I think we'll miss today

Not surprised, someone called the exact changes on waccoe and why.

But does seem to go against the logic he's used all season.

I don't imagine pressing will occur, I'd be shocked if we get past half way.

[John in Louisiana]

Surprised BA is not starting but it looks like Farke sees him as a winger this season. His press and busyness in the middle of the field is something I think we'll miss today

As long as we're trying something completely different.... I might have had Aaronson instead of Gruev.

[CUSSIE01]

I hope we go for it.

Nothing to lose

Sit in and wave the white flag as we usually do away from home will end in an absolute battering.

May as well have a go at them like we did Villa first half.

And use our subs better.

[Johnsie123]

I guess Darlow is injured,meslier named as sub hope perri stays fit

[Irish Ian]

So this horrible week begins.

At least we will only be one win behind our target should things go to form.

[YorkshireSquare]

If I go into this expecting to lose it won't hurt as much when we get pumped five nil will it?

[DDB220]

As long as we're trying something completely different.... I might have had Aaronson instead of Gruev.

The problem with BA is getting his pocket picked far too often. In a central position it would be disastrous against the better teams and despite recent form Citeh are still top notch.

I have no doubt he will come on - I think we will play a double pivot of sorts.

I still do not rate Gruev at this level , but fingers crossed he has a good game.

[Pullhard]

Going to cycle through this one on my exercise bike ,keeps me from getting too angry, i have a bottle of sangiovese and a good film lined up for the evening to soothe the hurt . At least gnonto and james playing so we may get some entertainment whilst we get battered.

Enjoy the spin

[The Subhuman]

Fawanews in Spanish ...

1-0

[Madron]

ohdear

[YorkshireSquare]

1-0 Foden

Wow, didn't expect to be down that early!

[Pullhard]

Foden 1-0
Gonna be a long afternoon

[CUSSIE01]

Ffs, 1 minute

[John in Louisiana]

OH FFS

Not even two minutes

[YorkshireSquare]

Anything decent on the telly?

[JoeDenver]

Really?!? I just turned it on and we’re already down 1-0??