Arsenal (H) - Sun 19th April, 16:30 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[MCFC1993]

Is it too early to start pre-match drinking?...

Never too early.

 

[west didsblue]

There’ll be more TV crews from around the world than any time since United in April 2012. It’s going to be fucking immense.
Can’t wait.

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

Twats doesn’t need an apostrophe ;)

You're correct - pedant.
Welcome to the club :D

 

[west didsblue]

Biggest league game that's not last game of the season since rags in 2012.

Think the atmosphere will be good for this one like the liverpool night game

Was thinking exactly the same. Atmosphere will look after itself.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Nico???

If he's fit, he starts. If he's not, Ait-Nouri. Simple.

 

[skillman]

They can come for a draw. We need a win a lot more than they do.

Going to be a massive game. Hopefully an atmosphere to match.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

It's not often you can call a game in April and say, “This game will determine the title”. And it won't. Not if it's a draw. If it's a draw it's definitely advantage Arsenal, but it's not over and done with.
But I am 90% certain that if there is a winner, that winner will be champions.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Same XI.

RAN for O'Reilly if the latter isn't fit to start.

I think I'd prefer Ake. Better in the air and less inclined to go on a magical mystery tour.

 

[vmsuhail]

Biggest league game that's not last game of the season since rags in 2012.

Think the atmosphere will be good for this one like the liverpool night game

City Liverpool 2021/22 on April 10th was a massive one too. The year we won by a point

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Is it too early to start pre-match drinking?...

You're actually a running a little late

 

[kippaxwarrior]

We've not lost a league game in April since 2021.

That will not change next week

 

[Blu1]

Don’t lose midfield & we win this

Just glad we have put so much pressure on them to get to this game

 

[citeh94]

Was thinking exactly the same. Atmosphere will look after itself.

It’s going to be incredible.
We’re going to show Arsenal what proper noise sounds like.
None of their fake ultras shite. This is Manchester
Let’s create that iconic atmosphere we’ve seen against Madrid and Liverpool so many times before.

Up the fucking blues.
Let’s do it together.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

 

[Ethan23]

I've got a feeling this will be like the united game under Mancini

 

[mosssideblue]

Can’t be as sluggish as today’s first half. I’m sure the crowd will keep the lads going for 93 mins.

Win this and I can see Arsenal dropping many more points.

 

[SMB75]

Hopefully Porto run them ragged mid week. They are so vulnerable and know a loss against us will be a killer blow.

Sporting

 

[AliBobbyJ]

I’m sure the crowd will keep the lads going for 93 mins.

and 20 seconds.

 

[chris85mcfc]

A few weeks ago, I doubt most of the Arsenal players thought this game would have so much riding on it

They'll be bricking is coming to the Etihad, and coming for a point will be their undoing

 

[alexmcity]

I think I'd prefer Ake. Better in the air and less inclined to go on a magical mystery tour.

Ake contributes little in possession and will make Arsenal's task easier to keep Doku quiet. The last time he played at LB was at United. Lacks the legs for that role now. But might do a job vs Saka.

If Ake plays at LB, then Nunes will be given a more offensive role. But I'm fairly certain that RAN will start if O'Reilly isn't available.