Arsenal (H) - FA Cup - Fri 27th Jan, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[MadchesterCity]

Kill mode ? Are you a film director ? This isn't a movie on Friday:)

It’s a FIFA thing!

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

We need to play our strongest defence WALKER , STONES , DIAS , AKE against the Goons , most teams come to the Etihad to defend ,but this young Goon side have no fear , they will attack and which is something we rarely face. We get the defence right then the experience we have in the forward areas and with a lethal Haaland , we can teach them a lesson on Friday.

 

[Turner92]

Ortega Walker Dias Laporte Cancelo Phillips Bernardo KDB Grealish Foden Alvarez (if Foden is fit)

 

[citymad]

We need to play our strongest defence WALKER , STONES , DIAS , AKE against the Goons , most teams come to the Etihad to defend ,but this young Goon side have no fear , they will attack and which is something we rarely face. We get the defence right then the experience we have in the forward areas and with a lethal Haaland , we can teach them a lesson on Friday.

I agree. Thats precisely why I think we give up cheap goals. We don't have to defend that often so we get complacent. I'm sure Pep will be working with his defenders this week with Grealish, Foden and Mahrez running at them and getting them drilled in crossing. It's going to be cagey at first but the second half will be end to end.

 

[kun]

in possession:

Ortega
Walker Dias Laporte
Bernardo Rodri
Palmer de Bruyne Foden Cancelo
Álvarez

out of possession:

Ortega
Walker Dias Laporte Cancelo
Palmer Bernardo Rodri Foden
de Bruyne Álvarez​

 

[Benarbia’s Backheel]

They play pretty much like city when we had fast wide players. That’s why they don’t need a true no 9. We need to not try and match them but play balls into Haaland early and press hard.

if anyone knows how to beat us it’s us. We made this team with them taking Arteta and a few players. Forget Zin and Jesus the biggest mistake pep made was giving Arteta a chance. Arsenal fans should be thanking us for turning them into a proper team.

It must take a lot out of pep to have so many assistant coaches leave him having absorbed all he has to offer. I would like him to get an experienced older assistant next. Not another would be clone!

No wonder pep wants to beat him. Probably posses off he taught him so much.

You sound rattled. Calm down

 

[ysmsa]

When Was our last Friday night home game?

Was that 1 v Chelsea in the early 80's Division 2.

 

[wolviedinho]

You sound rattled. Calm down

Not rattled at all. Pointing out why we might have a few issues this season and also how Arsenal have found themselves in this lofty position.

 

[BlueBlood84]

Can't see us beating them 3 times and I know for sure this is the one I'd sacrifice. It's inevitable we'll draw this, lose the replay on penalties then beat them twice in the league.

 

[teddykgb]

Can't see us beating them 3 times and I know for sure this is the one I'd sacrifice. It's inevitable we'll draw this, lose the replay on penalties then beat them twice in the league.

Our struggles have universally been against team setup negatively with 10 behind the ball looking to counter. I don’t think Arsenal will play this way so I think the result is there for us to take. That being said, their wingers are really taking it to everyone so of course we could lose to them but I think we will look really strong and threatening as I don’t see them doubling up on the wide men with a back 3 central

 

[Gray]

Can't see us beating them 3 times and I know for sure this is the one I'd sacrifice. It's inevitable we'll draw this, lose the replay on penalties then beat them twice in the league.

It is inevitable they will go with their best team to keep up their momentum. We will help them by sticking out some oddball line-up.

 

[Bluesince1979]

Can't see us beating them 3 times and I know for sure this is the one I'd sacrifice. It's inevitable we'll draw this, lose the replay on penalties then beat them twice in the league.

Why not beat them 3 times? This FA cup game is huge for the outcome of the prem. whoever wins puts seeds of doubt in the others minds. We have a 9 day break after so a nice strong team please pep.

Smash em, show em we are the daddys!!!!

 

[Bluesince1979]

in possession:

Ortega
Walker Dias Laporte
Bernardo Rodri
Palmer de Bruyne Foden Cancelo
Álvarez

out of possession:

Ortega
Walker Dias Laporte Cancelo
Palmer Bernardo Rodri Foden
de Bruyne Álvarez​

Why does haaland need a 2 week break? Have to be careful , players need momentum

 

[Gingers Dad]

Got to be a full strength team. No midweek game this week and no game after until Sunday 5th Feb at Spuds.

 

[Gray]

Let’s confuse them and go full defensive:

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Dias
Laporte
Ake
Lewis
Cancelo
Rodri
Phillips
Gundogan
Haaland

 

[Penicuik Cityzen]

Let’s confuse them and go full defensive:

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Dias
Laporte
Ake
Lewis
Cancelo
Rodri
Phillips
Gundogan
Haaland

Who do we sub on once Haaland scores his hat-trick?

 

[the blue panther]

Let’s confuse them and go full defensive:

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Dias
Laporte
Ake
Lewis
Cancelo
Rodri
Phillips
Gundogan
Haaland Carson

Amended slightly - if we're going defensive, I prefer this
:-)

 

[skillman]

Big game, this. Definitely not a throwaway. It’ll boost the confidence of one team and put a seed of doubt in the other team depending on who wins.

Plus a 9 day break after it. Go full strength and come out fast!

 

[Jack Hackett]

I think we will play a strong team…maybe rest Ramsdale and White. I think he’ll play the same front 4 and midfield. Trossard likely to come on to relieve Martinelli or Nketiah. Should be interesting.

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

I think we will play a strong team…maybe rest Ramsdale and White. I think he’ll play the same front 4 and midfield. Trossard likely to come on to relieve Martinelli or Nketiah. Should be interesting.

I just hope both sides go for it like the dippers league Cup game we had. You looked very good 2nd half against the scum. 3-2 City ;-)