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Hamza is not PL, Mendy is, start of last season he was brilliant CM. Praet ain't that good.

I know what you mean but that wasn't the case at West Brom and Man city last season. Regards yesterday, we had 5 defenders oot and all the other 5 took part including our least best 2, plus Jan, so I think Rodgers was playing it careful seeing as injuries last season prevented us from doing better than we did.

This could have been oh so different had Traore made the most of Amartey's shocking defending.

But whilst fans aren't going to games, better to do it now, rather than limiting the attendance when they do?

Another 2 years for another 9,600 seats. Lets hope we're still able to attract them by then...

Bit harsh. Though it should be pointed out, that when/if the ground is increased, it might be when fans go back, could've done this over the last 12 months... Also, EON on Raw Dykes Rd is dispanding? Buying that land could help boost the area for matchdays and other, with a multi-complex entertainment site, underground car park?

Definitely better than Choudhury. How much would he cost?

The fickle fan won't get this, but the club will be. Be positive folks, look at the squad in August, now look at it, there is sooooo much goodness to look forward to.

Who loses out to Soumare? We need something in attack like a Coutinho, someone who we aren't saying, hope he can do something, someone who already has that sparkle. 25-28 and played 20+ european cup games.

Then why was the initial gesture about BLM on the back of shirts, and the knee is in direct response to George Floyd. Perhaps the promoters of this movement should respectfully include all victims of racism. Isn't the Rooney rule racism - only one race gets a leg-up at the expense of other races.

TV has made a point of drowning it oot. I think they're scared of the fans knowing better than them and that fans should do as they're told...

Thats the problem with the knee, White people suffer racism too...

Celebrities do this on purpose so that in this case there won't be any city fans annoying them.

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It might be mid february, but a Christmas tree is still appropriate . Schmicheal Ricky Evans Soyuncu Thomas Tielamans Ndidi Mendy Maddison Barnes Vardy

Agree, and Spectre, shame cos Daniel Craig was brilliant in Casino Royale. The Home Alone films are too silly. The Martian (Matt Damon) is a great film, but not considered great. All Is Lost is a great film, Robert Redford attempts to survive on his boat in the Atlantic Ocean after it starts leaking. I think if memory serves me, not one word is spoken and he's the only actor. The Impossible is underated too.

Smichael 8 brilliant save just before h/t and no dodgy passes. Peiera 7.5 considering his recent injury and not much play time, solid, great to see him back! Evans 7.4 why he isn't captain is beyond me. Soyuncu 7.2 almost scored never troubled Justin 8.5 what a run for the second goal and took it so carefully and with skill, and playing out of position. Got caught out but that look first half towards Choudhury not backing him up explained why. Player of the season so far. MAN OF THE MATCH!!! Tielamans 7.3 worked hard albeit Fulham Choudhury 6 he was only put in because it was Fulham, which shows you what Rodgers thinks of him, he was out of position too often and doesn't have the concentration for that position. Perez 7.2 had some good spells, worked hard Maddison 7.7 this is clearly his position for us, he's not a CM, he's an attacking midfielder, excellent cross for the first goal Barney 7.5 excellent runs and almost scored Heanacho 6.7 good header, but in all honesty, Keen should've got a head on Maddisons cross. Excellent twist n turn on the halfway line and I'm going to be very cru el on him and say, that and the goal wasn't him being a great footballer. 2 years playing for a Stoke or Coventry would help him in his process to becoming a better player. Rodgers 7.6 took a gamble playing Choudhury and Heanacho, but in hindsight he was right to do so as we're having a shortened calendar season but with more games, he has no choice but to play championship standard players in these games.

Thats likely to be the starting 11, however I would play Barnes upfront as hes more of a striker than Perez and more likely to score, and we might need to find out if he can replace Vards when the time comes. Fullham are to be got at, and after last night this is a chance to raise the level further and get 10 goals. Attack, attack, attack attack attack! Schmeichael Peiera Evans Soyuncu Justin Tielamans Mendy Under Maddison Perez Barnes Ward Albrighton Amartey Fuchs Thomas Choudhury Iheanacho Forfana

I'd be worried about that back 4, hardly played and not together at all.

Man of the match was a tough choice, but again I went with Ndidi, absolute solid in the middle and a great goal. Lots of moaning Chelsea fans on the radio afterwards, but I thought they played well, we were looking leggy second half, but our ability to dig deep, intercept a pass, pass well and keep the ball moving eventually psychologically got to them. We play with a smile and a love of the game! But what about JJ, at 23.37 next to the touchline - Bobby More or what. This lad must be the most happiest lad on planet Earth. Ricky's going to have to work damn hard to replace him. And wasn't it great seeing him again, crunching tackle early on and getting upfield, man he was my player of the season last year. Anyone else noticing Vardy's frustration unable to get a goal in the last 2 games? All in all, what a great time to be a City fan.

Now that we look very strong in the PL, the likely FA cup run (Brighton at home after Brentford) doesn't seem that important. Ward Ricky Evens Soyuncu Thomas Under Mendy Choudhry Albrighton Perez Barney 5 subs? Use them all.

I didn't think Chilly was all that brilliant here, think Castangne and JJ are better at LB and they're right footed. Players always 'look' better at another club. £50 was a great fee for us.

SPN yesterday did a little feature on him when he received the ball before passing through to Maddison for the first Southampton goal, whilst the ball was coming to him he glanced round to see where he was going to pass it, quality.

Will be a ready-made replacement when the time comes and we will have that main striker for a lot longer. So, who will replace Barney?

If fit, I'd like to see Ricardo replace Albrighton just to give us that extra physical aspect, Ricky would also be a better fit if we're penned back to a back 5. ------------Kasper Justin Evans Soyuncu Castagne Ricky Ndidi Tielamans Barnes -----Maddison -------------------Vards