I feel strangely ambivalent about it, and I suspect others do too although whether they'll be honest enough to admit it on here is another matter.
I think now we've dipped our toe into the Champions League waters, the prospect of us getting excited about the Europa League is greatly reduced. For me, I'll be watching and hope we don't get any injuries. The club haven't helped with railroading us illegally in my eyes into this direct debit scheme which has left a very sour taste in my mouth and I hope they will learn from this for next season, and lend more clarity and staff training so they know exactly what they're selling, and more importantly what the fans are signing up for.
Anyway I digress. Rest a load of important players tonight, play Balotelli on his own up top, pack the midfield out with hardworkers like De Jong and Milner and give Pizarro his first start.
I'd go:
Pantilimon
Richards, Kompany, Savic, Clichy
De Jong Pizarro Milner
Silva Nasri
Balotelli
Wouldn't start with either Toure as no doubt they are knackered. Savic could do with the confidence boost of getting selected for this alongside Vinnie.
I think that team will be good enough to come away with a respectable score.