Arsenal (a) pre-match thread

[TikiTaka]

4-4-2? Not very Pep.

 

[mccity]

Are we going back to the 442 diamond of early 17/18? I hope so, our best performance against Feyenoord was immense.

 

[Craig]

Phil will never start....

COME ON BLUEBOYS

If it’s out wide it’s even more bizarre!

 

[TheRubberRing]

No shape at all. Not looking forward to this

 

[Harrilew]

4231??

 

[hammocity]

No shape at all. Not looking forward to this

Keh?

 

[Proy]

Geddin.

New signing?

 

[jamesha]

No shape at all. Not looking forward to this

FFS! - have a little faith!

 

[TikiTaka]

No shape at all. Not looking forward to this

he knows what he’s doing. We have zero stability at the back with Laporte injured, and Rodri acting alone CDM leaving tons of space in the middle is not the way to play against these guys. Looks promising!

 

[BuryBlue1977]

No shape at all. Not looking forward to this

That’s the spirit

 

[colorado blue]

We’ve got what we’ve all be waiting for...now it’s time for Foden to shine. This is his chance to claim a regular spot.

 

[TikiTaka]

We’ve got what we’ve all be waiting for...now it’s time for Foden to shine. This is his chance to claim a regular spot.

yep. Keeping both Mahrez and Bernardo out is a bit of a statement. I really hope he delivers.

 

[Craig]

yep. Keeping both Mahrez and Bernardo out is a bit of a statement. I really hope he delivers.

Why start him out of position though?

 

[TikiTaka]

Why start him out of position though?

what do you mean? This lineup looks like just another body in midfield. Doesn’t change anything for Foden. Peps formations are never static in game. He will play central.

 

[cjn]

Why start him out of position though?

I think it's pretty safe to assume that KDB is playing the right side of the front three in this team

 

[Mr HJ]

No shape at all. Not looking forward to this

It will be fine - the fullbacks will have to produce the extra width. Big game this for Benjamin. Phil has earned his start.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

No idea what the formation is but if Pep is experimenting then I'm all for it.

The league is done so now is a good time to try and figure out different ways to beat teams so we're not as predictable in attack next season.

 

[SWP's back]

No shape at all. Not looking forward to this

Christ.

 

[kaz7]

Why start him out of position though?

He is just taking daves position

 

[SWP's back]

Why start him out of position though?

How the hell do you know he’s out of position 45 minutes before kick off.