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

[remember arthur mann]

We can turn that over

Deal done with Pep and Mikel.

 

[sh249]

With the exception of Ortega, that seems to be what Pep thinks is his best team at the moment.
Looks a bit one-paced to me, especially through midfield. But obviously loads of quality.

 

[Spandau Billy]

Irrespective of the Arsenal starting XI this tie, sadly, has got a troublesome outcome written all over it.

 

[journolud]

If Trossard scores tonight again we really are shit.

Why?

 

[bluemc1]

No Martinelli, glad about that

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

So what do we all make of walker , Dias, foden , bernardo and cancelos regular starting absences ? I could understand Dias due to his recent injury but the rest ?

Dias and Foden the result of injuries - so not sure why they're in the 4 names above.
Bernardo and Cancelo - maybe there is some truth that they both want out? If so good luck, we move on

 

[K-Bo]

Nor City

this is peps current first choice eleven imo

 

[Deleted member 77198]

So what do we all make of walker , Dias, foden , bernardo and cancelos regular starting absences ? I could understand Dias due to his recent injury but the rest ?

Walker has had an operation and hasn’t found his full fitness or form yet.
Dias has been out injured and hasn’t had the minutes to even think about starting a game yet.
Bernardo is an odd one, the most high energy player we have against the most high energy team in the country and isn’t and hasn’t been injured.
Foden has a foot injury.

 

[Deepest Blue]

Decent lineup, Trossard and Saka are going to be trouble

Decent but not full strength. No Ramsdale, Zin, Odegaard, Martinelli or Saliba starting.
We should be too good for them with home advantage.

 

[remember arthur mann]

All joining United in summer.