Manchester City

[Arn]

Silva?

He isn't playing in midfield. He play in a free attacking position much in the same way Gerrard did for us.

[Rich]

The only thing they don't have is a midfield playmaker. They will probably get that when they sign up Nasri if they do that.

Yaya Toure is kind of playing that position.

Doesn't have great vision or long range passing. But does have pace, power and goal threat.

[Imy]

Posted this earlier in the PL predictions thread:

They've got by far and away the strongest squad, but with the ego's in their dressing room, Mancini as manager and CL football can't see them winning it.

[dww]

Yaya Toure is kind of playing that position.

Doesn't have great vision or long range passing. But does have pace, power and goal threat.

The way they have played is very intriguing. Unlike others I'm a bit torn about Mancini - I don't think he is a block to them winning the title but I don't think he is amongst the very best managers either. If Tevez stays and is committed then I think they are a good shout for the title. If he goes or uncharacteristically doesn't fancy it this season then I think they will fall short.

[Mostar]

Kolarov is a weak link.

Utter ****e last season.

They bought Clichy to improve LB position.

[Craig_H]

I think they could easily win the title.

[saj]

He isn't playing in midfield. He play in a free attacking position much in the same way Gerrard did for us.

You mean playing in the 'hole' , like a playmaker normally does

[Roboklopp]

Same here.

They got so much depth and quality that even Hodge would lead them to the title..

Steady.

[Shanks]

I fancy them for the title.

Not just yet

Reasons why?

Strikers

Emmanuel Adebayor
Mario Balotelli
Craig Bellamy
Edin Dzeko
Roque Santa Cruz
Alex Tchuimeni-Nimely
Carlos Tevez
Kun Aguero

[Tee]

Same here.

They got so much depth and quality that even Hodge would lead them to the title..

If they are up there come January, they can go out and buy another £30-40m player as well. It will be between them and the Scum.

I just hope we can gatecrash the party. Fancied us a few weeks ago to be up there but think our window has just petered out somewhat and there are still big questions about our strength in depth IMO. That could change if we bring in a couple more quality additions before the window closes though.

[Craig_H]

Not just yet

Reasons why?

Strikers

Emmanuel Adebayor
Mario Balotelli
Craig Bellamy
Edin Dzeko
Roque Santa Cruz
Alex Tchuimeni-Nimely
Carlos Tevez
Kun Aguero

Yeah, no title-winning strikeforce is complete without N'Gog.

[Shanks]

Yeah, no title-winning strikeforce is complete with N'Gog.

What formation are Man City playing next season then?

[Craig_H]

Do you seriously think having a **** load of strikers, a few of which are excellent, is going to hamper them?

[Shanks]

Do you seriously think having a **** load of strikers, a few of which are excellent, is going to hamper them?

Yep..

Look at the midfield..

Who are you playing up front and who is sitting on the bench?

Give me a City Starting formation for next season..

[Craig_H]

I've heard it all now. A team's achilles heel is that they have too many good forwards

Not hard really, if Tevez stays, they can play him through the middle with Aguero and Balotelli either side.

If he goes, Dzeko can come in.

You're saying you'd prefer the striker options we have, with N'Gog as 4th choice?