Arsenal (A) | Pre-Match Thread

[ninjamonkey]

Defence is our current best 4, Fernandinho coming in makes sense, Rodri has played a lot recently but not a fan of the forward lineup. Obviously it's a false 9 and we've seen it work to perfection recently but feels like he's forcing players in out of position and there's a danger of having too many similar players wanting to be on the ball and not enough movement off it. With jesus fit and in very good form he should be starting imo. Mahrez deserves to keep his place but sterling was woeful last game, his performances never seem to impact Peps decision to play him next game like the others.

Good enough team to hammer arsenal and we are due to give these a proper battering

 

[Kippax77]

Up it today Raz cos that bench looks tasty if you don't.
I'm going to show faith in him and have him 1st goalscorer today at 4/1

 

[city saint]

7 midfielders
I think pep is on to something :P

is eddie included in that or does he make it 8

 

[mat]

Open game this.

Could be a high scoring one.

 

[Great Kompany]

is eddie included in that or does he make it 8

8 it is!

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

Starting Mahrez might be a reward for his performance in his last game.

Almost like Peps saying "Go on, show me you can do that again"

Which is how it should be in fairness. I’m the first to criticise Mahrez but if he does alright here then he should play the next game

 

[OntarioBlue]

Can someone more intelligent than myself (nothing to brag about) tell me how are we lining up with those 10?

Thats actually a great question. Mikel Arteta is currently scratching his head trying to figure it out.

I think Eddie starts in goal and Dias and Stones will be the centre backs. Other than that it’s anyone’s guess.

 

[Heath Park]

Come on Villa!

 

[mccity]

De Bruyne, Gundogan, Mahrez and Cancelo make for a LOT of creativity.

 

[Mr. Wednesday]

That bench is fucking ridiculous.