New boys Cardiff play their first home game of the season as they entertain Manchester City at the Cardiff City stadium.
Malky Mackay’s men had a tough introduction to the Premiership when they went down 2-0 away to West Ham, now at home they will be hoping their home support will be their 12th man and given their opponents they might just need that extra man!
Cardiff’s Malaysian owner Vincent Tan has backed his manager over the summer and brought in a number of big money signings, £8 million on relatively unknown 20 year old striker though seems like a big gamble to me when you need goals. Don’t get me wrong he must be decent and he will probably do well but he will surely need time to settle and develop? A lot rests on the ageing shoulders of Craig Bellamy, he still has the quality to upset defenders and not just with his mouth too. Steven Caulker should be a decent signing and medel should add some much needed steel in the heart of midfield if he stays on the pitch as ‘El Pitbull’ enjoys a red card, sent off seven times in two years in Spain.They will have to be at their best against Man City though as City were very impressive in their opening game beating Newcastle 4-0.
Pellegrini has come in and got City playing some great football, Dzeko looks like a different player from last season which might have something to do with the arrival of Spanish international Negredo in the summer, either way its good for City. Navas looks a good signing and his pace will cause the Cardiff defence problems. Toure’s presents in the midfield is immense and I can see him running the show. The only slight hope for Cardiff is City are short in defence, especially with Kompany getting injured against Newcastle.
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