Arsenal (H) - FA Cup - Fri 27th Jan, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Ian68]

Ortega will start but id go full strength for the rest. Psychological edge to whoever wins this.

Completely agree. It sends a message.

 

[pride in battle]

No that was defo a Saturday

Friday I think ?
Saturday it was then :)

 

[Jack Hackett]

I suspect Pep will overthink it and surprise with his selection and tactics - he will want to shock Arteta

 

[BigJoe#1]

Ortega will start but id go full strength for the rest. Psychological edge to whoever wins this.

Especially as we still have six points to play for. We have to be seen to be a menacing opposition.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Completely agree. It sends a message.

A message about sleeping with the fishes?

 

[youngbob]

This is exactly the sort of open game that Grealish would thrive in so expect Mahrez and Foden on the wings.

 

[mancityscot]

I suspect Pep will overthink it and surprise with his selection and tactics - he will want to shock Arteta

i swear, if i see a back 4 of Cancelo, Walker, Laporte, Gomez...

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

I think this match will be an absolute classic. Two attacking teams going toe to toe in front a raucous Friday night crowd. Both Pep and Arteta will want to avoid a replay at all costs. It is also a chance to lay down a marker for the title run in. Both will play their best line-ups in my view.

 

[Tangled up in blue.]

i swear, if i see a back 4 of Cancelo, Walker, Laporte, Gomez...

That will shock more than arteta

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Maybe pep plays a different formation in this one trying not to show his hand to much for the title battle that lies ahead.