Stoke build up

[Fredo]

Just seen that they've conceded only 3 goals at home this season.

[danperkins]

Best defense in the league & one of the toughest in Europe according to AVB. As shocking as that may sound initially, it literally is their game and may not be far from the truth.

Horrible side to break down, will win nothing in the air against them and they take physical to the extreme. We must be clinical against these as we might not get many clear opportunities at goal, worrying for us as we aren't exactly clinical.

As much as i don't like Tony Pulis or the way his teams play, he has to get some credit for them being so difficult to play against. He is utilising what he has and it has worked for Stoke.

[Bender]

Reckon we can win this

[Daffy Duck]

No Suso and Sterling for this one I'd say, only as subs maybe.

Reina
Johnson Agger Skrtel Enrique
Lucas
Allen Henderson
Gerrard Downing
Suarez

[Fredo]

No Suso and Sterling for this one I'd say, only as subs maybe.

Reina
Johnson Agger Skrtel Enrique
Lucas
Allen Henderson
Gerrard Downing
Suarez

Where's Porky mate?

[Daffy Duck]

So this is it then, I'm never getting a normal reply again?

[Fredo]

So this is it then, I'm never getting a normal reply again?

Good team though. Downing probably deserves to keep his place for this one.

[saj]

No Suso and Sterling for this one I'd say, only as subs maybe.

Reina
Johnson Agger Skrtel Enrique
Lucas
Allen Henderson
Gerrard Downing
Suarez

Given Gerrard has not played in the front 3 at all this season, it is unlikely he will be played there.

In terms of physicality, Allen and Henderson offer nothing. I would personally go with the same team that played on Saturday and possibly stick with Suso - he knows how to shield the ball and he is very good in possesion.

[Assassin]

Thhhhufffering thhhhuckatats

[saj]

One things for sure, if Messi played for us I would consider dropping him for this game

[danperkins]

IMO the way to beat Stoke is on the deck. Fast,tricky players that use some guile. Sterling,Suarez & Suso are perfect for this. We are going to get bullied regardless of who we field but once we have a big strong back line which we do... that's a start. It's our attack i'm concerned about.

One thing's for sure Lucas & Stevie won't get anywhere near as much time on the ball as against Fulham.

[Chris]

Best defense in the league & one of the toughest in Europe according to AVB. As shocking as that may sound initially, it literally is their game and may not be far from the truth.

Horrible side to break down, will win nothing in the air against them and they take physical to the extreme. We must be clinical against these as we might not get many clear opportunities at goal, worrying for us as we aren't exactly clinical.

As much as i don't like Tony Pulis or the way his teams play, he has to get some credit for them being so difficult to play against. He is utilising what he has and it has worked for Stoke.

They are a nightmare. Think I read the other day it's 12 unbeaten for them at home in the league against us, Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, City and Spurs since Utd fluked a win there in 2010. They treat these like CL finals and on a big football day like the 26th it'll be even tougher. Would be nice if we get the penalty when Shawcross or Huth try the murder attempt on Suarez as it's the sort of thing that will decide this close game.

[Fredo]

Think they've got quite a big pitch? Then they keep the grass long. ****ers

[Shaggy]

I have a feeling we're gonna nick a win. Some Suarez magic a la the League Cup win there a year ago. Two away wins (Stoke & QPR) would be ****ing immense.

[saj]

IMO the way to beat Stoke is on the deck. Fast,tricky players that use some guile. Sterling,Suarez & Suso are perfect for this. We are going to get bullied regardless of who we field but once we have a big strong back line which we do... that's a start. It's our attack i'm concerned about.

One thing's for sure Lucas & Stevie won't get anywhere near as much time on the ball as against Fulham.

I think it's more than your opinion! It is the only way to beat them .