Arsenal (a) pre-match thread

[ctid1894]

Good points, I just don’t want the team to lose too much confidence and if putting fern back in midfield gives us a chance to get some urgency and flair back then it will make me feel a lot better! But you are right in the end. Hope Rodri maintains a positive attitude even if results don’t go our way.

In our position we don't have to panic and chase short term results, we're in a very fortunate position to be able to plan long term because we've got back to back league titles and the pressure is off this season now in the league anyway.

 

[ctid1894]

We need to see if Gundogan can play as a false 9.

By sending him on loan to a Championship club.

 

[kippaxking79]

By sending him on loan to a Championship club.

He wouldn't last 5 games in that league. Too physical for him.

 

[ctid1894]

He wouldn't last 5 games in that league. Too physical for him.

I've seen chess games which are too physical for him and that's coming from someone who went over the top praising him for how he ended last season. I thought he thoroughly deserved the new contract and would really push on this season, how wrong I was.

 

[supercity88]

I wonder how Pep felt Garcia performed tonight. Not tested particularly but in my opinion he played well. Would imagine he will only be used in league and FA Cup though which is a shame as I would love to see how he coped in a league game and whether we were more solid.

Fernandinho will no doubt come in on the weekend. Walker to return as well. Mendy had a good game but is unlikely to start twice in a row. Would be nervous to see Angelino start.

Foden has to start but undoubtedly we will see De Bruyne and Silva come in, with Sterling for Mahrez or Bernardo. Hopefully he at least comes on early and starts to get more of a chance to force his way into the starting 11 regularly. Was at the heart of our best play tonight.

 

[mat]

Just hope we don't make Pepe look like Mbappe.

 

[citymad]

Just hope we don't make Pepe look like Mbappe.

Ha, No doubt we will.

 

[citymad]

I think we will struggle with our defence I can see a 3-1 defeat in this one.

Tiny, is that you ?

 

[hjm1962]

we will win the game..the rest.....IDC

 

[Tevez City]

_____________________Ederson____________________

Walker_______Fernandinho_____Ota__________Mendy

_____________________Rodrigo_________________

____________KDB_______________Bernardo______

Mahrez____________Jesus_______________Sterling

 

[balotellishaircut]

Team i’d like:

Ederson
Cancelo Otamendi Garcia Mendy
Fernandinho
KDB Foden
Bernardo gabby Raheem

I think pep will start Fernandinho at cb alongside otamendi with Rodri in front of them. David silva in for foden.

I like your team, just put Bernado into centre mid with Kev and give Foden a free role and bobs your uncle.

 

[the blue panther]

Quite a few are putting Cancelo in, in place of Walker, but, i just haven't seen anything to justify that so far. Imho, his passing/use of the ball has been poor.

Foden's time has come. He was superb last night. Arsenal are no great shakes, and no one in our midfield looks better than Foden currently, so, leave him in please Pep.

 

[PragueBlue]

Quite a few are putting Cancelo in, in place of Walker, but, i just haven't seen anything to justify that so far. Imho, his passing/use of the ball has been poor.

Foden's time has come. He was superb last night. Arsenal are no great shakes, and no one in our midfield looks better than Foden currently, so, leave him in please Pep.

He rested KDB and Silva for a reason. Can't see them not starting, so back to the bench for Foden I suspect but Foden's time is not far away and I suspect he will gradually be phased in as we prepare for Silva's departure.

 

[mikemcfc]

Quite a few are putting Cancelo in, in place of Walker, but, i just haven't seen anything to justify that so far. Imho, his passing/use of the ball has been poor.

Foden's time has come. He was superb last night. Arsenal are no great shakes, and no one in our midfield looks better than Foden currently, so, leave him in please Pep.

agree, on both points, but I also think silva was rested to start this one, would like to see
phil though.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Ederson

Walker
Fernandinho
Otamendi
Mendy (if he recovers from 90 mins)1

KDB
Rodri
Silva2

Mahrez3
Jesus
Sterling

Subs: 1Zinchenko, 2Foden, 3Bernardo, Bravo, Garcia, Cancelo, Gundogan.

 

[domalino]

He rested KDB and Silva for a reason. Can't see them not starting, so back to the bench for Foden I suspect but Foden's time is not far away and I suspect he will gradually be phased in as we prepare for Silva's departure.

He rested Silva because he's injured.

 

[No1 was Colin bell]

Personally, I'd have Corradi instead of Nolito. And Negouai must be in with a shout, instead of Fernando (the second one).

What no space for Michael Frontzeck, I give up with you lot

 

[manlikepep]

Give Foden the start . Can’t be any worse than last weekend.

 

[PragueBlue]

He rested Silva because he's injured.

I'm pretty certain Foden would have started in place of Silva yesterday regardless. If fit, Silva will most likely play at the weekend.

 

[Harrilew]

Ed
Walker fern ota mendy
Rod
Kdb foden
Sterling jesus bern