FA Cup 4th Round Draw | Arsenal (H)

[Jazzyblue]

Saturday is miles better for making a day of it. I’d even prefer a Friday night to a Sunday KO.
Fingers crossed.

Agree. Not usually a National World reader but they're saying this

 

[manclad]

Watford like this post.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that Cup Final,even though I was at both of them.
The only thing in my defense is that Arsenal are a vastly experienced cup final side, with many appearances at major finals,both as winners and losers.
Whereas Watford have 2 appearances,and both ended up in defeat.

 

[CityDean]

Saturday is miles better for making a day of it. I’d even prefer a Friday night to a Sunday KO.
Fingers crossed.

This has got Sunday 4/4.30/5 written all over it. Could even be a Monday night if we lose in the Carabao Cup tomorrow night.

 

[Jazzyblue]

Another tough draw. At least we are at home. Win / Win either way for me. Win and the draw will really open up for us while the loser will benefit in the schemes of the title race (less games).

I'm all for winning these lesser cups but I hope we don't do what the dippers did last year and ultimately run out of steam for the trophies that matter. Our season is judged on the PL and the UCL. A few easier draws in the next rounds would go a long way for us - trust the Rags to be getting all those!

Strangely relaxed about this game. I do care about the FA Cup but I can't help seeing this particular game as a chance to knock Arsenal's confidence in the league. Their whole streak is dependent on them not having played us this season yet, and I'll think will win this. Yes they unlocked the game after Zink came on, but the scoreline flattered their performance last night really. Oxford can hold their heads up.

 

[Jazzyblue]

This has got Sunday 4/4.30/5 written all over it. Could even be a Monday night if we lose in the Carabao Cup tomorrow night.

Club are saying 28/29th although originally 27th to 30th was mooted.

 

[CityDean]

Strangely relaxed about this game. I do care about the FA Cup but I can't help seeing this particular game as a chance to knock Arsenal's confidence in the league. Their whole streak is dependent on them not having played us this season yet, and I'll think will win this. Yes they unlocked the game after Zink came on, but the scoreline flattered their performance last night really. Oxford can hold their heads up.

Good sighter for us before we play them in the Emirates. Personally think we will be too strong for them and will advance but like I said if worse comes to worse and we get dumped out, we will benefit in the league.

 

[Blue Feather]

They've spent such a long time with Wenger doing the same as manager that they believe it. Arsenal have always had financial power and spent money. They think the fact they chose to invest in a mega new stadium means they can plead poverty. The whole point of that investment was to secure a shit tonne of matchday revenue, which they now do. And they've still spent during that time, only Wenger went from unearthing gems for decent fees to buying shite for larger sums and then offering huge wages and contracts to players who didn't really give a fuck about playing for the club.

Once the George Graham back-line had finally gone he was fucked defensively. And did I dream this but didn't somebody shut arsehole whinger up when he mentioned the lack of chances due to the cost of City's defence but was then asked about Ozil, Pepe, Lacazette and Aubemayang.....

 

[CityDean]

Club are saying 28/29th although originally 27th to 30th was mooted.

There will be definitely be a Friday and/or a Monday game. I'd suspect they'd put us on Sunday evening but Monday wouldn't surprise me if we lose tomorrow.

 

[Jazzyblue]

There will be definitely be a Friday and/or a Monday game. I'd suspect they'd put us on Sunday evening but Monday wouldn't surprise me if we lose tomorrow.

What makes you think the Sunday? I can imagine a 4.30pm kick-off then too, but our tie's the biggest that weekend, we deserve the Saturday!

 

[Gray]

Joined the FA Cup scheme hoping to get some 3pm Saturday games.

That was wishful thinking wasn’t it.