Today's early kick-off see Man City v Chelsea. We won't be seeing Terry and Bridge having to (not) shake hands again, as Bridge is out with a thigh injury.
Despite all the money spent, Man City still look a pretty mediocre team; especially away from home (like last season). But will they be out to try and prove a point against the Premier Leagues big boys, and what's certainly looking to be, this seasons champions? We'll see... Mancini will need to stop being so Italian in his style of play this season if they are to improve, I think. Prime example being last season at home to my team - Stoke City - a team that costs less than one of MC's players. We were drawing 1-1 at their place, and Mancini takes off a striker and brings on another holding midfielder. Very negative. We drew, they came to ours and lost 3-1. The billionaire owners are not going to stand for another season of mediocrity, I think.
We are playing away at Newcastle tomorrow. Since coming back up this season they have looked a strong side, with wins against Villa (6-0!), Everton, and an away win at Chel$ea in the League Cup during the week. It could be a tough fixture, and I would be happy with a draw. It's my first trip up to Newcastle, so quite looking forward to it. Apparently, if you suffer from vertigo you shouldn't go, as the height and angle of the stand is quite extreme. Although, they said that about Camp Nou (Barcelona), and that wasn't bad.
