Everton v Man City

[Guest rusty747]

Well, here it is lads. The scenario that we have all been thinking about.

 

Realistically, we need to take points off City to be sure of European footie next season and, if we do that, the title probably goes to Liverpool.

 

Personally, I am trying to approach it as just another important game for Everton.

 

I think a lot will depend on how we line up across the back. If Jags is fit I think he has to start and I just have a feeling that we might start with 3 at the back. Jags in the middle, Stones on the right and bird man on the left. Baines and Coleman as wing backs, Jimmy Mac plus either Ross or Ossie behind Nais with Lukaku right and Mcgeady left.

 

Not ideal, but given the injuries I think it's not a bad starting eleven.

 

And I think we can get the win.

Edited April 28, 2014 by rusty747

[bluenosetoffee]

I don't think Martinez will play 3 at the back. He will play the same formation but with Jags and Stones instead of Alcaraz. I think he will start with Osman instead of Barkley also.

 

This is a must win game, I don't really care about Liverpool. Like you said I would rather us guarantee some sort of European football next season. Whether it be Europa or Champions league.

 

My starting XI:

 

------Howard------

Coleman--Stones--Jags--Baines

McCarthy--Barry

McGeady---Osman---Gerard

--Lukaku--

[Guest rusty747]

Barry can't play as a condition of his loan from City.

 

The problem with Jags and Stones together is that they are both right footed whereas either Bird man or Dustbin in there is a more natural pairing or trio.

 

 

Howard

 

Stones. Jags. Alcaraz

 

Coleman. Jimmy Mac. Baines

 

 

Lukaku Ross or Ossie. Mcgeady

 

 

Naismith

Edited April 28, 2014 by rusty747

[markjazzbassist]

must win game. i think we will have a chip on our shoulder after the southhampton beating. i want 3 points and could care less about the rs.

 

Howard

Coleman Jags Stones Baines

McCarthy Barkley

McGeady Naismith Osman

Lukaku

 

Gerry as an impact sub and throw Ledson on as well at some point, let the lad get an assist or something.

[Guest]

I wouldn't mind seeing us play five at the back if im honest.

 

Howard

 

Stones Jags Alcaraz

 

 

Coleman Baines

McCathy

 

 

Gerry Ross McGeady

 

Naisy

[Romey 1878]

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leighton-baines-winning-fitness-battle-7045236

[Hafnia]

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leighton-baines-winning-fitness-battle-7045236

 

errrmm I would rather see Garbutt play now. If Arsenal drew or lost last night then yeaqh play Baines.

[bluenosetoffee]

Oh yeah I forgot about Barry not being able to play.

 

Ok then new formation....

 

-----------Howard----------

Coleman----Jags---Stones---Baines

McCarthy--Barkley

McGeady Gerard

Lukaku---Naismith

[Romey 1878]

That Ric Wee is coming back over from Malaysia for this one. Hopefully he has better luck this time!

[Romey 1878]

Martinez reckons Jags will be back and rates Distin being back at 50/50.

[marcopaulo]

same as baines...rather not risk them and save them for hull

[Guest]

That Ric Wee is coming back over from Malaysia for this one. Hopefully he has better luck this time!

Id play him centre half

[Brett Angel]

I just hope Alcaraz and Coleman have kept some more goals in the locker for Saturday.

[Guest Nikica]

It's probably not an exaggeration to say that this game will probably be the decider in you qualifying for Europe or not, as well as deciding the destination of the title. I wouldn't bet any money on this one as all three results are about as likely as each other, imo.

[MikeO]

It's probably not an exaggeration to say that this game will probably be the decider in you qualifying for Europe or not, as well as deciding the destination of the title. I wouldn't bet any money on this one as all three results are about as likely as each other, imo.

 

We only need a point from our last two games to be certain of Europa.

[Guest Nikica]

 

We only need a point from our last two games to be certain of Europa.

 

Yeah true, just looked that up after you said it. I forgot that sixth place gets Europe too. Thanks for the clarification Mike.

[EckA2R]

Good Karma would be a success for you against City combine to a crash of Arsenal over WBA.

 

And of course a Liverpool success on Monday :jump for joy:

[Guest]

I have a feeling we will do city 3-1 Naismith,Barkley and Baines

[Brett Angel]

Good Karma would be a success for you against City combine to a crash of Arsenal over WBA.

 

And of course a Liverpool success on Monday :jump for joy:

Listen mate. We are going to throw it and it's going to kill me but it's for the greater good.

[Dalziel Kane]

Listen mate. We are going to throw it and it's going to kill me but it's for the greater good.

 

The ends will justify the means.

[Guest rusty747]

We would feel bloody silly if we threw the game and Arsenal then dropped points in their last 2 games.

[Dalziel Kane]

We would feel bloody silly if we threw the game and Arsenal then dropped points in their last 2 games.

 

It's a risk some would be prepared to take.

[Guest Nikica]

We would feel bloody silly if we threw the game and Arsenal then dropped points in their last 2 games.

 

You could argue though that Arsenal only dropped points in the final games because you did versus City i.e. they could afford to take their foot off the gas and turn attention to the Cup Final.

[rubecula]

 

You could argue though that Arsenal only dropped points in the final games because you did versus City i.e. they could afford to take their foot off the gas and turn attention to the Cup Final.

 

Bitter Twisted and Proud

 

[Guest rusty747]

 

 

You could argue though that Arsenal only dropped points in the final games because you did versus City i.e. they could afford to take their foot off the gas and turn attention to the Cup Final.

Yes, you could, but we would never really know the answer to the question of 'What if we had beaten City?'

[lawrencelim]

From Guardian :

 

I know for a fact if Liverpool wins the EPL, every single Red I know will say 'You, Toffees, can come and look at our trophy' [and] 'when did you last win something?' And it won't stop for years!"

Another fan warns that Liverpool winning the title would "marginalise Everton even further as the perceived second club in the city, further reducing our chances of proper investment, attracting better players. This is why it is not wrong to prefer a City win. Bigger picture?

 

Also, Arsenal only need to win one of their two remaining fixtures to be in 4th spot for CL. I don't think Arsenal will lose both to Norwich away and to Hull City. Everton should beat Hull in the final game to seal 5th spot to qualify for Europa League.

[Guest rusty747]

Your points are all valid and reasonable Lawrence. But while there is a chance of Champions League, every last breath in my body says go for the win against City.

[Sibdane]

Go for the win. 4th is still possible, even though it's unlikely we'll get it.

[Matt]

From Guardian :

 

I know for a fact if Liverpool wins the EPL, every single Red I know will say 'You, Toffees, can come and look at our trophy' [and] 'when did you last win something?' And it won't stop for years!"

Another fan warns that Liverpool winning the title would "marginalise Everton even further as the perceived second club in the city, further reducing our chances of proper investment, attracting better players. This is why it is not wrong to prefer a City win. Bigger picture?

 

Also, Arsenal only need to win one of their two remaining fixtures to be in 4th spot for CL. I don't think Arsenal will lose both to Norwich away and to Hull City. Everton should beat Hull in the final game to seal 5th spot to qualify for Europa League.

They do that anyway!

[Romey 1878]

 

Bitter Twisted and Proud

 

 

One of the worst things I have ever seen.