Slim wrote:What does the Degenerate Crackhead think though?
Manchester City v Middlesbrough
The Championship’s buzzing Boro take on Premier League juggernauts Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday, with City looking to bounce back after drawing at Goodison and losing to Arsenal last time out.
Middlesbrough’s brilliant manager Aitor Karanka has continued to impress with tactics, team selection and most importantly his recruitment. Proof of the pudding is their points tally of 50 after 27 games, only one shy of leaders Bournemouth.
Boro’s consistency has been key, and with a plethora of in-form forward players at their disposal they possess the quality and belief to trouble City’s rearguard while also possessing a miserly defence of their own, conceding a division-low 18 goals.
Karanka’s men will have to be at their best to silence the City faithful in the early stages of the game, hoping whichever forwards from Patrick Bamford, Lee Tomlin, Kike or Jelle Vossen he chooses get the service from wide men Adam Reach and, if selected, Albert Adomah.
Midfield maestros Grant Leadbitter and Adam Clayton may have to curb their enthusiasm for getting in support of their front men and be very disciplined in the middle of the park. A potential upset could be on the cards if the Boro boys take their Championship form into this tie.
Slim wrote:Adam Clayton?
Crap, so we'll have to score two then.
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