It’s a really awkward one because Eriksen is very good on the ball but he’s so atrocious off it

I would probably still start him but get Fred on the second he starts getting ran in behind

He covers distance and has a good engine generally speaking (for a guy who literally died and came back to life) but in terms of being dribbled past, his ability in 50/50s, his general pace etc… — super lightweight in the middle. Especially in big games

I see what you mean with Eriksen tbh, was thinking the exact same thing last time we played City. And was furious when I saw he started vs Arsenal (lowkey could have lost that match because of him as well). He def adds something against sides that will play more on their own half, but I think he lacks the real intensity/grit for the top games + I think Fred has been great this season when he has gotten on (also that Tottenham game). But I could see why EtH would like to have him as a sub to bring extra energy later in the game.

Fair enough, so mostly his defensive abilities. I agree on that. Who would you replace him with?

mate its not like we got KDB Gundo Rodri Bernardo Philips to choose from. its either Fred or Eriksen lol our life is simple

So McTominay is gone? Fred and Scott are both horrendous to me, hence why I was asking.

hmmmmm for me, Fred is clear of mctom by a long stretch

I wish Woodward said something stupid about cantona like 10 years ago

Fred has been good since ralf rangnick, but I’d still play erikson against city we need to be able to move the ball through the thirds fast to hit them on the counter and Fred doesn’t do that

we are in a different place this time round, more comfortable on the ball and not afraid, very optimistic and we stand every chance with the form Rashford is in

I don't know how well Shaw at LCB would work against tough opposition (like I wouldn't want him at LCB vs City bc I think he'd get torn apart) and I'm assuming the only reason we tried that was bc Licha was still not fully fit after the WC.

Dalot is also injured after the Charlton game, right?

Might be worth resting him if he's not 100%

He hates United I swear 😂

Ok

I think its just a precaution should be fit

I have a feeling we’re getting drilled again lol

Feel like we’re not going to be fighting enough Saturday after we’ve been playing pretty easy games. Need us to get into that fight mode we had vs Liverpool.

Have mercy Baldy

Yeah truly ridiculous KDB feeding that robot b****** Haaland again

City either binning off this cup or bringing on the big guns at the expense of the derby

So Pep's plan was to gift us a golden opportunity at the league cup if we let them win the derby?

Palmer off, game over for Southampton

Literally a minute in and they're getting chances lmao ffs