Second half of the season

[srilankanblue]

A tough set of fixtures ahead.

It has become embarrassing! Not sure if i have got it right with the numbers but you get the gist.

We have not beaten arsenal in our last 10 meetings. Man city in our last 12 meetings, was the last time the champions league final?
Against man u we have managed 2 wins in 16 games. We are going to anfield and the last time we won there was 2021.

will we get into europe next year?

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[aindro]

Totally agreed. Since we applied the policy of buying young players only: we haven’t achieved anything big honestly. Last UCL title: there were still Thiago Silva, Kai Havertz, Edouard Mendy etc. That’s why I think adding experienced players is crucial to the success of our young team. The team is too young and we have no serial winners in our team except Reece James & Enzo Fernandez.

Aston Villa tonight, I reckon that this is make or break. If we get anything else than a victory: our chance to finish in the top 5 will be over. No UCL next season. But if we get 3 points: the race will still be very open as Villa have to play Man Utd at Old Trafford next and I reckon Man Utd will beat them probably quite easily. We should be able to beat Villa though, our form is not good but theirs is worse. And they have problems with injuries too recently. My prediction will be a tight win for us, 0-1 at Villa. We need to take advantage of their advanced wing backs in Digne and Cash. Rosenior would start Garnacho to exploit that but we know how Garnacho is inconsistent. Unfortunately other quick wingers are unavailable: Neto, Estevao.

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[srilankanblue]

well well well

After there goal in the second minute i thought game over!
We played well, could have scored a couple more.
Have to say if Ollie put his chances away it would have been a different game.

What do we feed our goalkeepers? Every time the ball goes back i am nervous.

I am also concerned Enzo and Moises are on 8 yellows and could potentially be banned for 2 games.
Is it 10 bookings for a ban?

Wrexham next will be an interesting team selection considering we have PSG midweek

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[aindro]

Firstly, the rule: 10 Yellow Cards: Results in a two-match ban if accumulated before the end of the 32nd league fixture. So yes it’s possible if either one of Enzo or Caicedo receive 2 yellow cards in the next 3 matches.

I missed the first 20 min, it’s working hours here. I only saw their goal on the highlights. Our attack was fantastic against Villa. Garnacho for the first time played really well in the league. Joao Pedro is a clear step up from Nicolas Jackson. Cole Palmer did some good passes too. And our captain Reece James dominating the midfield. The defense on the other hand was shambolic. We were lucky that Watkins was judged offside, it was so tight. I think we need to buy a defender in the summer window, an experienced one. Fofana yesterday was bullied by Watkins easily.

I am glad that we won 3 points against a direct top 5 competitor. I think next league match: Man Utd would beat Villa at Old Trafford and if we are able to beat Newcastle: we’ll sneak into 4th position.

The FA Cup against Wrexham can’t be underestimated. They play at home and they are highly motivated.

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[Blues1967]

With PSG mid week do they pick a strong starting line up with the intention to try and kill off the tie in the first half and rest some of the key players at half time and beyond OR risk picking a few donkeys from the start and losing the tie from the outset with no way back? Wrexham are in the mix for promotion to the Premier League, will be up for this and a real danger. We’ve seen what happens against supposed inferior Premier League teams when there are major changes made and some key players rested replaced by dross at the back. Wrexham will expose any deficiencies rest assured.

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[aindro]

My feeling: Rosenior will underestimate Wrexham and start our 2nd strings like Delap, Andrey Santos, Lavia, Tosin, Badiashile. And a very motivated Wrexham side will score first and we’ll panic. At least Gittens is injured, no risk that he’s gonna start.

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[Rover]

Think so too maybe rest 1 or 2 players but otherwise play your strongest available team. Wrexham must not be underestimated. Imagine the backlash Rosenier will get should the unthinkable happen. Generally play has improved but losing points to Leeds and Burnley at home was unacceptable. So im still far from convinced.

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[srilankanblue]

What did you guys think?

Thought we played some good football especially the quick one touch forward passing.
Another keeper mistake, when will we learn.
After that mistake the team fell short.

Different tactics to when we beat them in the World club cup.
We clearly don’t have the players to play out from the back.
Poor game management and leadership

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