Carabao Cup Final pre-match thread

[Peggy's a blue]

I know this may sound dumb, but a lot of posters go on about Arsenal tv, what is the joke, please advise;-)

 

[Withnail]

Interesting to see who Pep plays to play alongside Otamendi, possibly Vinnie because of his experience. Vinnie has lost a little pace which is worry especially playing against Aubamayeng, however I feel he does possess the experience of playing in big games.

So Vinnie for me.

 

[Peggy's a blue]

Ok here's the drop, 100% of people on here agree that Eddie is the best keeper, no question about it, it's also 100% certain that Bravo will play, Pep has decided this is how he wants to play it.

Why can't we all just accept it and go and watch us win the game, it's not going to change, it's happening, get over it and enjoy the fact we are back at Wembley yet again.....

All due respect, but I think most of the guys are making their feelings known, that in a final, you should play your best team. At this point, I am not advancing the point, just highlighting the frustration.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Indeed young man. You could smoke inside and evryfink...

Probably none of that in there any more by the looks of their website: https://www.mabelstavern.co.uk/

Wondering now if they’ll even be showing the match...

 

[Blue Til Death]

All due respect, but I think most of the guys are making their feelings known, that in a final, you should play your best team. At this point, I am not advancing the point, just highlighting the frustration.

Yes but it's frustration aimed at Pep as he's making the decision, nobody else, that's my point, we know what the best choice is but as it's not happening, we crack on and support whatever team sets foot on the pitch... Arguing the pro's n con's is fine but I'm backing Peps decision and rolling with it....!

 

[SebastianBlue]

Interesting to see who Pep plays to play alongside Otamendi, possibly Vinnie because of his experience. Vinnie has lost a little pace which is worry especially playing against Aubamayeng, however I feel he does possess the experience of playing in big games.

So Vinnie for me.

Love Vinny, will be a legend for all time, but not sure experience can trump superior pace, agility, and ball control at this level.

In his prime he would have had Auba in his pocket... but now, I think it may end up being more “that” Vardy challenge after returning from injury situation.

 

[PragueBlue]

Interesting to see who Pep plays to play alongside Otamendi, possibly Vinnie because of his experience. Vinnie has lost a little pace which is worry especially playing against Aubamayeng, however I feel he does possess the experience of playing in big games.

So Vinnie for me.

I'd go for Stones as it has been our most regular CB pairing this season. I know he hasn't been in top form the last few games but Kompany has looked quite poor defensively and is nowhere near as good on the ball.

Wouldn't mind Laporte getting a game but might be a bit too soon for him to start in a final.

A good choice to have though.

 

[Peggy's a blue]

Yes but it's frustration aimed at Pep as he's making the decision, nobody else, that's my point, we know what the best choice is but as it's not happening, we crack on and support whatever team sets foot on the pitch... Arguing the pro's n con's is fine but I'm backing Peps decision and rolling with it....!

Well, so am I, but it will not stop my head from fearing the worst :-)

 

[Blue Til Death]

Well, so am I, but it will not stop my head from fearing the worst :-)

Mine either, I will be shitting myself in a supportive way :-)

 

[Peggy's a blue]

Mine either, I will be shitting myself in a supportive way :-)

It’s silly really, the things in my life I have gone through would have a modern snowflake apoplectic, but when City play, it all goes very nervous for me.

 

[Blue Til Death]

It’s silly really, the things in my life I have gone through would have a modern snowflake apoplectic, but when City play, it all goes very nervous for me.

I'm with you on that Blue, I have to wear sandals watching City so I can bite my toenails when I've finished destroying my fingernails :-)

 

[Peggy's a blue]

I'm with you on that Blue, I have to wear sandals watching City so I can bite my toenails when I've finished destroying my fingernails :-)

How the fuck can you reach your toe nails, I can only just bend to fasten my shoes, before he comes up behind me with some pathetic remark ;-)

 

[Blue Til Death]

How the fuck can you reach your toe nails, I can only just bend to fasten my shoes, before he comes up behind me with some pathetic remark ;-)

I don't, my mate is as bad as me watching City so we can bite each other's, job done ... ha ha ....!

 

[Heath Park]

Can't see Pep starting anyone else but Otamendi and Kompany on Sunday. He isn't going to change the current centre back pairings for a final (in my humble opinion...) Laporte does look the business though.

 

[Peggy's a blue]

I don't, my mate is as bad as me watching City so we can bite each other's, job done ... ha ha ....!

My god, I’ve just been put off my tayto crisps ;-)

 

[Blue Til Death]

Ha ha, needs must mate, nothing could put me off tayto crisps though, first thing I eat when I go to Dublin :-)

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Never mind all this Bravo stuff. Has the Arsenal fans Adebayor goal GIF made an appearance on here yet? If not......[/QUOTE

this , never get tired of watching the tarquins throwing their toys out of the pram , pure comedy gold

 

[Jack Hackett]

Hey, you Mancs!

You are the best team in England, will win the title, probably the CL as well, take pity on us and let us win this trophy you see as insignificant.

Whatdya say?

 

[kippaxchris]

When we first started dropping hints about Sanchez last year, I took an interest in gauging how well he played. When you look closely he ain't that quick with or without the ball. He's persistent, keeps trying and sooner or later, after a lot of giving the ball away, he'll get past the defender and take the ball into dangerous positions and has a decent shot. But no way is he worth that money and you can see why we pulled out. I think the name 'Alexi Sanchez' conjures up an image that the player does not live up to. Arsenal suited him. Manure don't. Not knocking him, he's good, but had we signed him in August he'd have been given all the credit for our current position in the league. Look, we know that Navas doesn't score, but in open play he crushed Sanchez - and not just in the way he made him look pedestrian.

I agree with all of the above, I just meant Navas in general is faster then most. Also about the Navas thing I was a big fan of him, I thought the abuse he got from City fans was unwarranted as he always put a lot in for the team.

 

[HarrytheBlue]

I agree with all of the above, I just meant Navas in general is faster then most. Also about the Navas thing I was a big fan of him, I thought the abuse he got from City fans was unwarranted as he always put a lot in for the team.

Always gave everything. Awesome first touch - especially under pressure.