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  1. wizered

    wizered Ol' Mucker Staff Member

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    Pep Guardiola and Man City have been warned about Bristol City ahead of FA Cup clash
    Manchester City are taking no chances ahead of their FA Cup clash with Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Tuesday night.
    https://www.bristolworld.com/sport/football/bristol-city/pep-guardiola-bristol-city-man-city-4042483

    Pep Guardiola press conference
    The Manchester City manager is addressing the media at 12:30pm this afternoon. He did make this brief comment on City in the wake of their 4-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday.

    When I see what I have seen lately the games and how we fought and how we tried to play, that made me feel okay we will fight until the end.

    I know how good Arsenal is so far, United is back, Newcastle is still there.

    That's why stay calm, think of Bristol City now as that will be a tough game - my scout has told me already how serious we have to take it and after Newcastle and Crystal Palace and then Champions League.
    (Bristol Post)
    Bristol City defender ready for Phil Foden reunion in Manchester City FA Cup tie

    The duo came up against each other in 2016 while George Tanner was coming through the ranks of the Manchester United academy
    https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport...ws/bristol-city-foden-manchester-city-8183295

    Bristol City's 'Guernsey Grealish' ready to put studying into practice against Manchester City

    Alex Scott has drawn comparisons to Man City midfielder Jack Grealish having modelled his game on the England international
    https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-manchester-city-tie-8180657

    How Manchester City could line up against Bristol City

    https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/footba...ould-line-up-against-bristol-city_507642.html

    Bristol City v Man City injury and team news: Three doubts and seven ruled out

    Latest injury news on the Bristol City and Man City camps as both Nigel Pearson and Pep Guardiola are left short.
    https://www.bristolworld.com/sport/...news-three-doubts-and-seven-ruled-out-4042306

    ℹ️ Important travel information: Manchester City (Emirates FA Cup)
    https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/ℹ-important-travel-information-manchester-city-emirates-fa-cup/

     
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  2. Redprintt

    Redprintt Well-Known Member

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    I look forward to a great occasion to share with my grandson and all City fans.
    Watching the latest Man City game with Bournemouth makes you realise what an almost impossible task we have just to stay in the game.
    If/when they score I hope it's not by pissing about in and around our box. There isn't a better team anywhere who 'press' better than Man City.
    Fingers crossed we keep it respectable.

    Ps I hope Williams, with his fitness issues, is available for the weekend.
     
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  3. Supcon72

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    Yep, they are a lot better than we gave them a game over 2 legs a few years back. I think we are not as good a team as we were then, although we have improved a lot lately. I fear a mauling tbh, maybe 3 or 4 nil. I will be there regardless.
     
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    oneforthebristolcity Well-Known Member

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    So long as we give them a game and not sit back.....losing by 3 or less would be a decent result imo...
     
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    wizered Ol' Mucker Staff Member

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    Every Word: Pep Guardiola’s pre-Bristol City press conference
    The challenge posed by Bristol City
    “In the last 12 games, no defeats – that says they are a good team. (Nigel) Pearson did well at Leicester and Watford. It is a final. A serious team will play tomorrow… From my experience in this competition away from home against a Championship team, it is tough. That is why we are flying there tomorrow. We will do what we have to do.”
    https://cityxtra.co.uk/2420/every-word-pep-guardiolas-pre-bristol-city-press-conference/
     
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  6. Redprintt

    Redprintt Well-Known Member

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    Arguably Man City are the best side we've seen at AG along with the great Leeds Utd side in the 70's. Is there anyone else ?
    To show the massive gap now is I always felt we had a chance against Leeds back then where, being honest, I can't see us having a hope tomorrow night.
    Funnily enough, good as they were/are, neither Leeds or Man City have won the European Cup/Champions League.
     
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    wizered Ol' Mucker Staff Member

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    I am looking forward to watching the game over my lunch and whatever the score it's our day to be in the limelight for once. The Bristol City Women lost 1-8 to Man City just the other day so let's hope that is not an omen. Getting this far in the F.A. Cup is in itself an achievement for which we should hold our heads up high but beating this classy team is probably outside of reality - or is it? Good luck lads and make us proud. :emoticon-0137-clapp
     
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    invermeremike Well-Known Member

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    I seem to remember that we received great praise from Pep after our last clash with Man City and I thought that his positive comments might lead to some loan players especially as he appeared to like the cut of our jib. Perhaps a second visit may convince him that the set-up at Bristol City is an ideal environment for some of his younger players to whet their appetites whilst playing in the best second tier sporting league in the world. Who knows what this clash might turn up down the road?
     
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    Supcon72 Well-Known Member

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    There is a high chance I can't make the game tomorrow, so I have a ticket up for grabs if anyone wants it. Let me know
     
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    invermeremike Well-Known Member

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    Nice offer supcon but I might have trouble getting there. <doh>
     
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    Poor excuse, call yourself a City fan<laugh>
     
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    Liverpool of the same era I guess, who went on to win many more trophies at home and abroad than Leeds ever did over the following 8-10 years ?.

    Leeds gave us chances in both games against them, but Liverpool were too 'professional' (if you can call it that) to give us any real chances in the 6th round.
    To this day I still resent Emlyn Hughes constantly passing the ball back to Ray Clemence from near the half way line to slow the game down, and apart from the Steven Gerrard era, I've hated Liverpool ever since because of the way that they played that game against us all those years ago.

    In terms of tonight, we don't have a prayer against Manchester City on paper. But when was football ever played on paper ?
     
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    Sorry mate - still in the Costa Del Sol.
     
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    If we keep them to scoring max four goals I will be happy.

    But to be honest I can’t see it.

    I’m hoping we don’t get too downhearted and carry the doom and gloom into Cardiff
     
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    wizered Ol' Mucker Staff Member

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    INTERVIEW: Nigel Pearson admits his time in charge of Bristol City has been 'really tough' but believes 'anything is possible' in FA Cup clash against Manchester City... and he's looking forward to a reunion with Riyad Mahrez
    • Nigel Pearson has spoken of the difficulties of his tenure at Bristol City
    • Pearson's side have had to balance the books but are showing good signs
    • The Bristol City boss is relishing the FA Cup tie against Manchester City
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/f...ts-time-charge-Bristol-City-really-tough.html
     
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  18. wings-of-a-crow

    wings-of-a-crow Well-Known Member

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    if we are at our best,and they at there worst then who knows?,bring ''em on.
     
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    Agree, I think it’s going to be really tough. I hope they don’t get too downhearted, Man City are possibly the best team in the world imo
     
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    Anytime possible of course, most likely outcome is a convincing loss though
     
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