Arsenal (A) Pre match thread

[Shaelumstash]

I don't think it's that. Just that the likes of him, De Bruyne and Sterling have had shorter pre-seasons than most and haven't played any football yet since the World Cup. I think Guardiola will gradually ease them back in, rather than risk burn out later in the season. Most sensible City fans would have David Silva in their strongest XI still.

I totally understand where you’re coming from mate, and perhaps Sunday is too early for Dave.

But the fans I’m talkikg about have generally got KDB in their starting line ups who’s had around 10 days less training than Silva.

There’s been countless examples on other threads of our “best team” and again D. Silva doesn’t get in the majority of them.

I agree that the overwhelming majority of sensible match going fans would have him in their starting line ups, but I think the more casual TV / internet / Football Manager fans tend not to appreciate how good he is and how lucky we are to have him.

 

[blueparrot]

I seem to recall Sane having a slow start last season and then he just exploded and had a superb season. If Pep detects any lack of effort then he will not play.

Think it's noticeable that Sane and Mahrez both looked a little rusty and they were the 2 that had the whole summer off. A lot of the others were playing twice a week only 3-4 weeks ago so will be fairly match sharp.Think Sane and Mahrez will be fine once they have a couple of games under their belts.

 

[Heath Park]

Looking forward to bursting the Arsenal bubble of optimism on Sunday. They won't know what's hit them. 2-0 City...

 

[Ric]

I totally understand where you’re coming from mate, and perhaps Sunday is too early for Dave.

But the fans I’m talkikg about have generally got KDB in their starting line ups who’s had around 10 days less training than Silva.

There’s been countless examples on other threads of our “best team” and again D. Silva doesn’t get in the majority of them.

I agree that the overwhelming majority of sensible match going fans would have him in their starting line ups, but I think the more casual TV / internet / Football Manager fans tend not to appreciate how good he is and how lucky we are to have him.

Just seen bluwhit say he's 50/50 for Sunday anyway, so I doubt he'll be risked.

 

[IBlue]

Only worry is that Sane looked a bit disinterested in the Charity Shield, when he was hooked at half time. Wonder if Guardiola might leave him out to make a point?

Sane took a knock early in the game, subbed because of that, precautionary so the commentator said

 

[Ric]

Sane took a knock early in the game, subbed because of that, precautionary so the commentator said

Ah, sorry - didn't realise that. Was at the game so wasn't aware of what the commentators said.

 

[St.Pauli support]

Never seen that. Seriously, what are they doing?
What is it good for?
Any videos out there?

 

[mosssideblue]

I don't think it's that. Just that the likes of him, De Bruyne and Sterling have had shorter pre-seasons than most and haven't played any football yet since the World Cup. I think Guardiola will gradually ease them back in, rather than risk burn out later in the season. Most sensible City fans would have David Silva in their strongest XI still.

He wasn't even on the bench for that lads selection

 

[Ric]

He wasn't even on the bench for that lads selection

Maybe he'd seen bluwhit's post?

 

[Easy]

Sam Lee has Monreal as a doubt and Leno, Sokratis, Mustafi all starting in his match preview.