Match Thread Everton V Manchester City - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[dan7787]

Gonna be a big struggle without Dom. Also sounds like Carlo just told James to man up if he thinks he can play in the premier league, 100% trust in Carlo to man manage correctly so I’m interested to see if he starts/how he performs off the back of that!

Man City should be one of the least physical teams so James should be fine

 

[Shibbywiggles]

Man City should be one of the least physical teams so James should be fine

Man City play beautiful football but they’re also super snide and love leaving a foot in too even if they aren’t your traditional grock types

 

[BlueToff]

James didn't ask to come off the other night, like. He was going to be back on after the treatment, the physio had given the bench the thumbs up.

He was playing poorly and Carlo knew the game had probably gone.

 

[BlueToff]

I reckon Pickford comes back in for this. Not saying it's what I'd do, but think Carlo plays him.

James on the right please, go 4-3-3 if Allan's fit enough to do an hour.

Play a low block, but I don't want both Keane and Mina up against their nimble attackers. Too slow, and Keane has been dire lately.

Pickford

Holgate - Mina - Godfrey - Digne

Doucoure - Davies - Allan

James - Richarlison - Iwobi/King

 

[Lob]

After all of the embarrassments at home this season against teams we are better than but just couldn't be assed even trying to win i have got absolute zero confidence or even interest about this game tbh. They have sucked it all out of me. It is getting really tough to be assed when most of the time these over paid beauts clearly aren't.

Going for 5 - 1 to City and that is being generous. It will probably be more.

 

[BlueStevie35]

No Dom is a blow but I like that Carlo has a touch of confidence that we can get something

Pickford

Godfrey
Mina
Keane
Digne

Doucoure
Allan
Davies

James
King
Richarlison/Iwobi

 

[ds3000]

I’m expecting the worst. We would, however, probably have to pay them at some point if we wanted to get to the final.

 

[Eggs]

No Dom is a blow but I like that Carlo has a touch of confidence that we can get something

Pickford

Godfrey
Mina
Keane
Digne

Doucoure
Allan
Davies

James
King
Richarlison/Iwobi

...agree, that could actually be the back four.

 

[Bob Latchford]

Going through the ‘I get disappointed’ phase again so expectations are low....

 

[f.t.r.s]

After all of the embarrassments at home this season against teams we are better than but just couldn't be assed even trying to win i have got absolute zero confidence or even interest about this game tbh. They have sucked it all out of me. It is getting really tough to be assed when most of the time these over paid beauts clearly aren't.

Going for 5 - 1 to City and that is being generous. It will probably be more.

Honestly feel the same....
Don't think I'm going to bother watching it...
This team will always have my support but sometimes they really leave me full of apathy ... something that truly started under fat sam...

 

[marcus]

He’s going to play Gylfi and James together again isn’t he..

James won't play, we need legs here to compete...

James last ten mins cameo if it is still close...

 

[Jim Hopper]

Sigurdsson starts this game 100%

 

[the sniderman]

If Carlo really thinks he can straight swap Richie for DCL we are in BIG trouble

hello buddy let me check that ur saying u have better thoughts over players and tactics than mr carlo ancelotti. it is for some sitting down i play to do.

 

[everton1953]

Talk of a massacre such as 5 -1 is over the top. We will surely show the spirit lacking against Fulham, and I go for a 3-0 defeat with no criticism for lack of effort.

 

[Ring master]

SOME OF THE PEP PRE MATCH EVERTON P/C

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Gundogan and Aguero update​

Sergio is one year injured, so cannot start from the beginning but is ready to come back, was on bench last game and will be again. When he can return he will do. Gundo is much better but might be too soon tomorrow.

De Bruyne​

Getting better, really getting better. Today he did all training with the group. He's better

Feel invicible​

No every game is tough. Tomorrow is no exception. Next one is the only important one

Thoughts on Everton and Ancelotti​

Everton always has been one of the greatest teams. This season is much better, Carlos knows his players much better. Like all the teams have ups and downs, the quality from Carlo is always there.

Update on Dias​

Yes [he's fine and in contention].

Champions League on the horizon​

No-one has thought about Monchengladbach. What we have done so far is about thinking the next one. That's Everton. Then Arsenal. Then we will think about Monchengladbach. Not one thought, honestly. You know I try to involve all the players, I rotate all the players to keep everyone involved and fit for all the competitions. We need everyone. In the next two games I'll play as many players as possible, not because of Monchengladbach.

Defensive dilemmas​

Always I have headaches to choose the best XI. At the end it's not just about the back four but we can't deny the back foru. Last two games Aymer was brilliant, John and Ruben outstanding. Aleks and Joao and Mendy in the cup. We are consistent, good game plans, attack to win the games.

Thoughts on Klopp​

Klopp says he doesnt need a break.
A lot [of sympathy] what he produces in world football is exceptional. I say many times in previous seasons. His philosophy makes football attractive for all spectators. For world football, there's no doubts. We all have good moments and bad moments, no manager can sustain seasons and seasons to win. It would be boring. Sometimes you have to lose, I speak personally, sometimes it's good to lose to realise how difficult it is. When you come back and win games you get more credit.

Has this season's form come from last season​

We never get the perfection, what we have done, the 16 games in a row is a consequence of thinking of the next one and preparing the best as possible. The reality is the games, two months ago we were not in any thoughts for winning the PL, now it looks like we are the only contenders. Seven points with 15 games left, 45 points to play, a lot of things can happen. The only thing in my head is how to beat Everton. The middle of February, many things can happen, we will drop points. That is the moment I am looking for a reaction.

John Stones - the best English defender​

Absolutely it's down to him, he organised his life, an incredible professional, he's not injured, he was every month in previous seasons, exceptional. He turned the situation himself. In this situation the managers can't help

Champions League returns tonight​

Thoughts on neutral venues or return to one-leg ties
It is, Monchengladbach would be better to play at home. Last season we played Madrid with sepctators then without spectatos. They play Sunday we play Friday. It's always difficult to understand why we can't fly to Germany but can to Budapest. It's not difficult for UEFA, FIFA, we are ina bubble, in three weeks the national teams fly everywhere. It's difficult for everyone