Arsenal (a) pre-match thread (Game given go ahead 1350hrs)

[eversince 76]

Do some honestly think the FA will postpone an already scheduled game easily? They won’t. There are some many people and companies involved upcoming the game it really has to be severe and the pitch a risk to players to get postponed. Think within Arsenal, local authorities and police, tv company and millions around the world watching it on telly etc. The last thing they will look at is the weekend when the match could be rearranged.

 

[BLUEMATT23]

It's not good for us to play tomorrow.
Better if it is re arranged.

 

[Easy]

Doubt they will reschedule it. Given we just beat them in the cup final the powers that be will want this game to take place tomorrow as a revenge match. More dramatic if we play tomorrow compared to two weeks from now.

Can see Pep going with the same team other than Ederson for Bravo and Bernardo for Fernandinho. This will demoralize them even further. Then against Chelsea at home could see Stones/Laporte and Sterling coming in and maybe even Fernandinho.

 

[kaz7]

Pep's Press Conference Updates:

"Could Yaya Touré step in (for Fernandinho)?"
Pep: "Depends on him."
"What does he need to do?"
Pep: "Depends on him."
"He's fit?"
Pep: "Yeah."

Thanks for the updates

this is interestings,sounds like trouble at mill again

 

[BLUEMATT23]

Doubt they will reschedule it. Given we just beat them in the cup final the powers that be will want this game to take place tomorrow as a revenge match. More dramatic if we play tomorrow compared to two weeks from now.

Can see Pep going with the same team other than Ederson for Bravo and Bernardo for Fernandinho. This will demoralize them even further. Then against Chelsea at home could see Stones/Laporte and Sterling coming in and maybe even Fernandinho.

Not sure - I think a postponement will suit us. Can't help but think what Liverpool did against us 2 years ago. Also more prep time for Chelsea will help.

 

[Easy]

Thanks for the updates

this is interestings,sounds like trouble at mill again

Wouldn’t say it’s trouble, Pep has “depends on him” in at least one more recent press conference. My take is Yaya has gone back to his lazy self and is not running, pressing and working hard enough in training to earn a place in the 18. IMO he will see out his contract like this and get some time and a sending off when the league is wrapped up.

 

[Easy]

Not sure - I think a postponement will suit us. Can't help but think what Liverpool did against us 2 years ago. Also more prep time for Chelsea will help.

If I had the choice it’s probably better it’s postponed but think it’s unlikely.

 

[kaz7]

Wouldn’t say it’s trouble, Pep has “depends on him” in at least one more recent press conference. My take is Yaya has gone back to his lazy self and is not running, pressing and working hard enough in training to earn a place in the 18. IMO he will see out his contract like this and get some time and a sending off when the league is wrapped up.

My thoughts much the same,he is not doing enough to be selected,cushy last year

 

[gkmcfc]

Not sure - I think a postponement will suit us. Can't help but think what Liverpool did against us 2 years ago. Also more prep time for Chelsea will help.

I don't think it's an issue. Both clubs have played and face the same issues. After Chelsea there's no game until Stoke the following week as the Basel game can be used for rotational purposes.

 

[ninjamonkey]

They should really be making a decision on this tonight and not leaving it until the last minute. It's going to be more of the same weather wise tomorrow and they've got the spurs game up the road tonight to use as a barometer, no reason to postpone if that's going ahead tonight.