Liverpool vs Man City, 17:30, BT Sports 1

5starpool

Big game between 2nd and 3rd place teams to finish out the PL year. These sides are the top 2 scorers and both have suspect defences so there should be goals. City have a terrible record at Anfield but with Aguero fresh after his ban this game really could go any way.

I'll go for Liverpool to edge it just, 3-2.

OwaynOTT

Liverpool to win, I've an awful ear ache.

MD1990

City win. Can't see Liverpool winning.

Unearthly

City to concede at least one goal by passing around their own box and hunted down by Liverpool.

blueser

Given our risible history at Anfield (1 win in 30-odd years; Anelka double in 2003, IIRC), I'd take the draw now if it's on offer.

mikeym

Utd fans will be happy to see both teams lose points.

Man City can be very hot and cold team.

Harry Palmr

5starpool getting cocky now! :pac:

Charlie19

mikeym wrote: »

Utd fans will be happy to see both teams lose points.

Man City can be very hot and cold team.

Majority of utd fans will no doubt be wearing blue today. That's for certain, we'll Irish ones anyway.

3-3

NukaCola

Hard to call this. I wouldn't be too upset with a draw.

2-2 maybe......

Damien360

RoboKlopp wrote: »

3-3

I agree. It will be a shootout. Neither defence is great at the moment.

5starpool

Harry Palmr wrote: »

5starpool getting cocky now! :pac:

Hardly. Game could go any way.

blueser

Charlie19 wrote: »

Majority of utd fans will no doubt be wearing blue today. That's for certain, we'll Irish ones anyway.

I seriously doubt that! No self respecting red would ever wear anything City-related, even allowing for their aversion to all things scouse.

Harry Palmr

5starpool wrote: »

Hardly. Game could go any way.

So you don't fancy maintaining your winning run then....:(

K-9

Probably be 0-0 so.

NukaCola

blueser wrote: »

I seriously doubt that! No self respecting red would ever wear anything City-related, even allowing for their aversion to all things scouse.

Ask most United fans in Ireland and I'd say the majority would prefer a City win which I think was the point. The local rivalry would count for little here unless its with your mates or something. I dont like Everton for example, but its based mainly on a few mates supporting Everton and being annoying around derby games rather than the club or local rivalry angle. I know who I'd rather lose in a City/United/Spurs/Arsenal/Chelsea vs Everton match though.

Maybe I'm wrong but that has been my experience anyway.

ShamoBuc

Very good record at home v city to be continued today, 3-1.

blueser

NukaCola wrote: »

Ask most United fans in Ireland and I'd say the majority would prefer a City win which I think was the point. The local rivalry would count for little here unless its with your mates or something. I dont like Everton for example, but its based mainly on a few mates supporting Everton and being annoying around derby games rather than the club or local rivalry angle. I know who I'd rather lose in a City/United/Spurs/Arsenal/Chelsea vs Everton match though.

Maybe I'm wrong but that has been my experience anyway.

Okay; if you're talking about Irish fans, then fair enough. I was born and brought up in Manchester, and I can guarantee you that I would never contemplate wearing anything connected with utd. And the same would apply in reverse; most local utd fans wouldn't be seen dead in anything connected to City. The rivalry over here between City and Utd fans is nowhere near as intense as it is back home.

Lex Luthor

usually the games that they expect a goal fest between 2 free scoring teams with weak defences usually end up very low scoring

I'm going for a 2-1 to Liverpool, Lovern & Hendo with Silva for City

mav79

0-0 with mignolet and bravo having world class games leaving Neville and carragher with nothing to complain about

blueser

mav79 wrote: »

0-0 with mignolet and bravo having world class games leaving Neville and carragher with nothing to complain about

You do realise it's not on Sky?

PhlegmyMoses

blueser wrote: »

Okay; if you're talking about Irish fans, then fair enough. I was born and brought up in Manchester, and I can guarantee you that I would never contemplate wearing anything connected with utd. And the same would apply in reverse; most local utd fans wouldn't be seen dead in anything connected to City. The rivalry over here between City and Utd fans is nowhere near as intense as it is back home.

I think you've misunderstood the OP. Nobody will actually be wearing City gear. It just means they will be looking for them to get the win.

I actually disagree, draw suits us best in the long run.

dfx-

Wouldn't trust either side naturally, so both sides might be cautious given the importance and appearance of not losing this game.

If City start well, they should handle it and atmosphere ok, big opening 20 minutes for Liverpool to get on the front foot..

5starpool

Harry Palmr wrote: »

So you don't fancy maintaining your winning run then....:(

I did the Southampton game as well so not all roses. My main aim is to prevent you from doing it anyhow :pac:

blueser

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

I think you've misunderstood the OP. Nobody will actually be wearing City gear. It just means they will be looking for them to get the win.

I actually disagree, draw suits us best in the long run.

Okay; fair enough. Maybe I could have pt my point across a bit more clearly. I was aware that they won't be actually "wearing" anything blue, despite what was said in the post. He meant more along the lines of supporting City today. But my point would still apply. None of my City or utd supporting friends back home would ever dream of cheering the other mob on. You just don't, end of. Over here though, the utd/scouse bitterness is the prevailing rivalry.

SEPT 23 1989

never want to see united win anything

Sergio will score finish in a draw

Charlie19

blueser wrote: »

I seriously doubt that! No self respecting red would ever wear anything City-related, even allowing for their aversion to all things scouse.

It wasn't to be taken so literal, maybe shouting for the Blues would've been a better phrase.

I did however state that I was referring to Irish supporters.

Mr. FoggPatches

Normally these games are won by the team that scores the most goals and I can't see that changing at anfield today.

blueser

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

never want to see united win anything

Sergio will score finish in a draw

His return is most timely, even though we've done okay without him (3 wins, and the fiasco at Leicester). Will we have enough of the ball to supply him though?

RayCon

I fear a 1-2 scoreline

OwaynOTT

Mr. FoggPatches wrote: »

Normally these games are won by the team that scores the most goals and I can't see that changing at anfield today.

Sometimes it's won by who concedes less though

blueser

OwaynOTT wrote: »

Sometimes it's won by who concedes less though

I know the posts were meant to be humouroius in nature, but you've probably got a point with what you said. Two creaking defences out there today. Can't see it being a nil-nil, though I'd take it!

OwaynOTT

blueser wrote: »

I know the posts were meant to be humouroius in nature, but you've probably got a point with what you said. Two creaking defences out there today. Can't see it being a nil-nil, though I'd take it!

Well if you're scoring OGs your scoring more and conceding more. That's why it's best to concede less.

I don't fancy Klavan & Lovren against Man City, they've done great so far to be for but against limited opposition.

DJIMI TRARORE

6-5,with 4 pens, 2 ogs and firminio HT. Happy new year:)

Osmosis Jones

Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Klavan, Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Can, Lallana, Firmino, Mane.

Starting with 3 central midfielders for the first time in what seems like forever, Origi and Sturridge on the bench. More defensive approach to this game it seems.

Harry Palmr

Hmmm, not thrilled at Can trying to keep Toure quiet (assuming he plays)

Osmosis Jones

I actually wonder if it'll be Wijnaldum up front with Mane and Firmino rather than Lallana. Adam's been playing at his best from CM.

Vicxas

Hard game to call. Both teams on good form but I'm hoping for a pool win.

2-1 I reckon

Harry Palmr

5starpool

City lineup more attacking than ours.

kevohmsford

Worry about Klavan and Lovren up against Aguero. Should be a decent game. 2-2.

Osmosis Jones

We're usually great in this fixture, but with a changed formation and City getting Aguero back I'm not exactly confident. A win could create a real gap between 2nd and 3rd, but anything less and we're dragged back down into the mix.

Mr. FoggPatches

Not overly happy with the selection, but what would I know.

BorneTobyWilde

Fully expect us to thrash them easily
6-0 or thereabouts for me
They have no defensive quality in their team.

BorneTobyWilde

Good to see Lallana make front 3
It brings back balance and good to see Firmy in center

Mr. FoggPatches

Micky Owen must have got a sunbed for Xmas.

blueser

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Fully expect us to thrash them easily
6-0 or thereabouts for me
They have no defensive quality in their team.

And your defence and keeper wouldn't fill me with confidence if I was a Liverpool fan.
If I was a betting man, I'd go for a Liverpool win though. 2-1 or 3-1/3-2.

Ordinary man

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Fully expect us to thrash them easily
6-0 or thereabouts for me
They have no defensive quality in their team.

Having a tough time trying to figure out which team you're talking about. Any hints?

Betfair giving near 5/1 for a red card in this game

sReq | uTeK

Liverpool clearly over achieving this season and their league positions signifies this. I'd expect CITY'S squad to show its depth.