Anyone think under 2.5 City/United is the clever play??

**spartangreen** · 01-18-10, 08:01 PM

I was thinking the over, although City looked like a different team last time out, but they had been scoring alot of goals. tough call.

**mihaita666** · 01-18-10, 08:06 PM

im on the over...i think that city's wants to avenge the last result, that 4-3....
tevez is in good form, he plays against his former team...

im leaning on the over mister smogs

**Smogs** · 01-18-10, 08:16 PM

I'll pass then, i'm not going against you and Spartan, i'd be foolish

**Karayilan9** · 01-18-10, 08:19 PM

I think Man U could take this, I've been riding the Man City train in the EPL but they haven't faced any real opposition until they met Everton and we all saw what happened their. All is not well in the City camp, Fergy would like to get one up over his rivals and show Manchini who the real maestro is. I'd wait for the final line-ups first but the early lean is Man U not to lose, the price of +200 is generous for them as it stands.

**mihaita666** · 01-18-10, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Smogs

I'll pass then, i'm not going against you and Spartan, i'd be foolish

i rarely bet on unders..i hate it...we all know that in football 3 goals can easily come in 10 minutes sometimes...just think of bari-inter...60th minute, everything was peaceful and then : BOOM 2-2 in 15 minutes...no one saw that coming, dont u think ?

and i also think that utd wont be happy with 0-0...they wanna score cuz its a 2 legs stage, and the away goal is so important

**Smogs** · 01-18-10, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by mihaita666

i rarely bet on unders..i hate it...we all know that in football 3 goals can easily come in 10 minutes sometimes...just think of bari-inter...60th minute, everything was peaceful and then : BOOM 2-2 in 15 minutes...no one saw that coming, dont u think ?

and i also think that utd wont be happy with 0-0...they wanna score cuz its a 2 legs stage, and the away goal is so important

Away goals don't count do they??? In terms of champions league format etc, i thought they don't hold the same significance unless they changed the ruling in the last year or so?

**shage** · 01-18-10, 10:45 PM

I would go out and a limb and pick city +2, Over 2.5 and even maybe a drawl but itll be at least 2-1

**lamhung_503** · 01-18-10, 11:57 PM

I locked in O 2.5(-105) last week BOL ^_^

**Wilforth** · 01-19-10, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by Karayilan9

I think Man U could take this, I've been riding the Man City train in the EPL but they haven't faced any real opposition until they met Everton and we all saw what happened their. All is not well in the City camp, Fergy would like to get one up over his rivals and show Manchini who the real maestro is. I'd wait for the final line-ups first but the early lean is Man U not to lose, the price of +200 is generous for them as it stands.

Kara,

City have one of the worst home/road splits in the EPL. So their loss to Everton can't be used to assess their prospects against Man Utd. The game is a tough call but Man City PK and Under would be my leans.

**Ace_of_Spades** · 01-19-10, 01:37 AM

Lets see, City have played poor teams since Mancini came in. Everton are a shit team, lets be honest, but the way they play and get results is solid and Man City were found out. This will be a huge test for Mancini and i can guarantee he knows it. He wants the win, but that defense is horse sh!t and United could easily win this game you would think. Well, i don't thinks its going to be a 4-3 or anything remotely close to that as i think this game will have 1 goal in it to win it and it may come in ET too. So my money will probably be on the under. City will be up for this game and i think Mancini will keep his defense in check....but for how long? If City do play well, they could nick this game, but i see United sticking their nails in and trying to grinnd out a result, though they may lose from a freak goal from city too, its a hard call, but as i said, i like the under.

**Wilforth** · 01-19-10, 01:48 AM

After Ronaldo's exit, Man Utd's invincibility disappeared into thin air. The City that narrowly lost to Man Utd by 4-3 isn't as good as the City that'll be playing this game. I can't fade Man City at home against a team that lost to Leeds!

**Ace_of_Spades** · 01-19-10, 01:52 AM

City should beat United, they have everything to do it and imo, they look better on paper and Tevez is in great form. I will be interested to see the lineups.

**Ace_of_Spades** · 01-19-10, 05:49 AM

Yep, i'm backing City, screw the total.

**hedgejob** · 01-19-10, 06:45 AM

Man Shity loss to Everton is fresh in everyones head but lets not forget United lost to Leeds at Old Traf with a strong line up. Shity PK for me.

**mihaita666** · 01-19-10, 07:49 AM

the odd for over is good imo, so im taking it

**GroundnPound** · 01-19-10, 08:08 AM

I betted the under, though I am not confident on the pick.

**simonsolent** · 01-19-10, 08:16 AM

If the match is level on aggregate at the end of 90 minutes away goals do not count and the match goes to extra time. The away goal rule only comes into effect if the score is still level at the end of extra time.

**mihaita666** · 01-19-10, 08:25 AM

aha, thanks man

**rfr3sh** · 01-19-10, 08:43 AM

i think its safer to see the starting lineups before we bet this one

**thespeculator** · 01-19-10, 08:59 AM

what website is good for injuries and players being rested , livescore, just offer scores

**AgiosGerasimos** · 01-19-10, 09:50 AM

I am also with the under on this pick.

**tcarn01** · 01-19-10, 10:06 AM

what time are the starting lineups coming out? also liking the under here.

**simonsolent** · 01-19-10, 10:17 AM

Teams should be announced around 7.15pm UK time

**tcarn01** · 01-19-10, 10:28 AM

what the hell time is that in the states?

**tcarn01** · 01-19-10, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by simonsolent

Teams should be announced around 7.15pm UK time

that doesnt make sense. that 4 hours from now. game starts in 4.5 hours.

**simonsolent** · 01-19-10, 10:34 AM

Yep thats about right. The lineups usually come up about 45 mins before kick off. Kick off time 3.00pm (EST).

**pavyracer** · 01-19-10, 10:41 AM

Both teams with huge absenses. It's impossible to cap this game unless the line ups are announced. No play.

**simonsolent** · 01-19-10, 10:49 AM

This is the latest up to date info:

Manchester City will be without injured pair Roque Santa Cruz and Patrick Vieira for this Carling Cup semi-final. But Stephen Ireland is expected to be among the substitutes as he returns from a hamstring problem.

Darren Fletcher returns from suspension for Manchester United, while Dimitar Berbatov hopes to be available despite suffering a dead leg on Saturday.
Nemanja Vidic could make his comeback after missing the last three games with a nerve problem in his leg.

Manchester City
Suspended: None Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Adebayor (compassionate leave), Bridge, Johnson & Lescott (all knee), Santa Cruz & Vieira (both calf), Toure (Africa Cup of Nations)
Manchester United
Doubtful: Berbatov (dead leg), Foster (back), Macheda (hamstring), Vidic (nerve in leg)
Injured/unavailable: Ferdinand (calf/back), Giggs (rested), Hargreaves (knee), O'Shea (thigh)

**fedtpels** · 01-19-10, 10:50 AM

stay away - it's that simple

**sjm5122** · 01-19-10, 12:03 PM

I took the under for the very reasons you wrote in the initial post. The public play will be on the over yet my book is offering +odds for it.

**shage** · 01-19-10, 12:05 PM

Here is my fade

Under 2.5, draw

**chappy78** · 01-19-10, 12:06 PM

this is great

**chappy78** · 01-19-10, 12:07 PM

cool

**chappy78** · 01-19-10, 12:07 PM

wow