Manchester City vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Chap]

I suspect Mr Emery would like to see at least the point that guarantees 4th and finishing ahead of last season's champions.

Agreed

[PaulWinch again]

Be nice to finish 4th if we can. Hopefully Brentford roll Liverpool.

[RamboandBruno]

Be nice to finish 4th if we can. Hopefully Brentford roll Liverpool.

I think Brentford turning over Liverpool is far more likely than a shattered and hungover villa/our reserves, winning up there on spit the dogs last game.
Would be a shame to get beat heavily, but honestly would take more than that to take me down off my cloud. Think I’ll have more eyes on the spurs game.

Bizot
Bogarde
Konsa
Mings
Maatsen
Barkley
McGinn
Onana
Abrahams
Rogers
Sancho

[Dave]

Bizot

Garcia
Bogarde
Mings
Maatsen

Barkley
Douglas Luiz

Elliot (if deemed available)
Sancho
Bailey

Abraham

Give the kids minutes for the last half hour.

[Rigadon]

Bizot

Garcia
Bogarde
Mings
Maatsen

Barkley
Douglas Luiz

Elliot (if deemed available)
Sancho
Bailey

Abraham

Give the kids minutes for the last half hour.

This. I don't want to see any of our players hoping to play in the world cup get injured in a meaningless friendly.

[The Man With A Stick]

Honestly couldn't give a toss -  it'll be a repeat of Selhurst '24.  Protect those who are off the World Cup as they all deserve it after the season they've had and I'd hate for any of them to pick up an injury in such a meaningless game.

[dave.woodhall]

A hiding for Guardiola's last game likely imminent.

Happy as ever.

[Olneythelonely]

I’ll try my very best to give a solitary shit.

[Smithy]

Honestly couldn't give a toss -  it'll be a repeat of Selhurst '24.  Protect those who are off the World Cup as they all deserve it after the season they've had and I'd hate for any of them to pick up an injury in such a meaningless game.

That's my take too.  We've already shown the level of performance we can expect when the players aren't 100% focussed - and unlike Spurs, they have my complete and total blessing.

Yes, I know 4th is better than 5th.  Yes, I know there is kudos associated with beating City and finishing above Liverpool, but right now, that all feels a little inconsequential.

Unai will want to win, guaranteed, but I also think he knows his players well enough to know those with an eye on the World Cup, and with a post-final hangover, might be better off on the bench, or in the stands.

I would like to see Elliott get a full game, if he's fit enough.  I'm sure he'd get a good send-off from the fans.

[London Villan]

Liverpool have a decision to make though. Finish above us and they gift another team CL millions and add to the competitiveness of the premier league.

[not3bad]

The Etihad Stadium will set a new attendance record for the game with the new North Stand set to be at full capacity for the first time. It will be an emotional afternoon for the Blues as they bid farewell to club legends.

Bernardo Silva and John Stones will play their final games for City on Sunday after they both confirmed their exits at the end of the season. Head coach Pep Guardiola also looks set to say his goodbyes this weekend.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-sets-sights-man-33985259

It would be nice to piss on their chips.

[PhilVill]

Deffo give Bailey, Sancho, Elliott, Barkley, Dougie L and Mings a run out as all gone in summer - Elliott deserves a start and loved to see how the rest of the team included him in everything last night and he enjoyed the celebrations - great attitude.
 
Them 9 Us 0. Who cares, jobs done, looking forward to seeing some top class fancy dress in the away end!