Don't fancy us one bit. Unlike the other top sides Maureen won't be dumb enough to come out and try and play, he'll spoil the game, sit deep, keep it very tight and wait for our ludicrous defence to fu.c...k it up at some stage. Losing Mane is a massive blow. I guess we might actually get to see what Ox can do but I suspect Coutinho will be the one to step into that inside left spot and we'll play it safe and boring in the middle of the park.
I would start Milner at right back. Gomez has looked very poor, he has spent too much time in the weights room for me, he looks slow on the turn and positionally he isn't up to scratch. TAA is a prospect but he would be better served playing further up the pitch where his defensive frailties can be protected. Milner played a whole season at left back and for me, he is our best option on the right until Clyne gets himself fit.
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