Injuries - 2023/24 | Ederson cleared to return to training (p 146)

Stoned Rose said:
A bad cut?

Sounds like bollocks. He’ll start.
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The word on the Arsenal forums from people supposedly in the know is that Gabriel will start, Saka is a big doubt and Martinelli is unknown. Martinelli can be more effective coming off the bench anyway, Trossard is effective at keeping the ball and linking play and is a more clinical finisher than Martinelli who seems to have gone to the same finishing school as Raheem Sterling.

Saka being out would be a big loss though, even though Ake did well against him last season.
 
I think we'll miss Walker and Stones more than people are thinking. Stones's role in moving into midfield is crucial, Akanji just doesn't offer the same when asked to do that. As for Walker even though his crossing usually leaves a lot to be desired his pace is always needed especially against opposition like Arsenal, they will try to exploit our right side now. I would give Rico a start there putting Akanji next to Dias, Ake on the left
 
The problem with international managers is they don’t care about clubs.
Their jobs depend on their results and they will just pick their best players regardless of possible injury. If players are nursing a problem it should be their responsibility to tell the manager they’re not fit to play.
Much as I agree Southgate is a useless **** you cannot really blame him for picking Walker and Stones..they are the best in their positions.
 
bridgeno1 said:
The word on the Arsenal forums from people supposedly in the know is that Gabriel will start, Saka is a big doubt and Martinelli is unknown. Martinelli can be more effective coming off the bench anyway, Trossard is effective at keeping the ball and linking play and is a more clinical finisher than Martinelli who seems to have gone to the same finishing school as Raheem Sterling.

Saka being out would be a big loss though, even though Ake did well against him last season.
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I hope you are right about Saka, he would be a big miss for Arsenal.
 
Stoned Rose said:
Be a really big test for Kanj imo mate. Martinelli is rapid.
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Manu will bully him...if one looks closely at the 3 games last season and the 2 this season although they've all been a bit different one constant is Arsenal's lack of ability to get at us. We absolutely bully their smaller forwards...
 
Burtonblue said:
The problem with international managers is they don’t care about clubs.
Their jobs depend on their results and they will just pick their best players regardless of possible injury. If players are nursing a problem it should be their responsibility to tell the manager they’re not fit to play.
Much as I agree Southgate is a useless **** you cannot really blame him for picking Walker and Stones..they are the best in their positions.
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The sooner that useless gormless looking goofy twat fucks of to united the better.
 
JewelZee said:
Manu will bully him...if one looks closely at the 3 games last season and the 2 this season although they've all been a bit different one constant is Arsenal's lack of ability to get at us. We absolutely bully their smaller forwards...
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It'll be won or lost in midfield. From Arsenal's perspective our fear is that Rodri is an absolute monster in the middle and whilst our defence has been great, part of that is because Rice has added steel. If Rodri gains control vs Rice then the fact that KDB frequently provides unplayable deliveries is where I think the big danger is, plus the fact Kivior is a steady Eddie but not dynamic enough to cope with Foden/Bernardo.

Honestly I see this 2-1 City, and I'm not saying that because I'm on a City forum. I just feel it will be a very intense, high quality game but City will unpick the lock. 1st goal is so key, nobody wants to have to force the game against either City or Arsenal.
 
bridgeno1 said:
It'll be won or lost in midfield. From Arsenal's perspective our fear is that Rodri is an absolute monster in the middle and whilst our defence has been great, part of that is because Rice has added steel. If Rodri gains control vs Rice then the fact that KDB frequently provides unplayable deliveries is where I think the big danger is, plus the fact Kivior is a steady Eddie but not dynamic enough to cope with Foden/Bernardo.

Honestly I see this 2-1 City, and I'm not saying that because I'm on a City forum. I just feel it will be a very intense, high quality game but City will unpick the lock. 1st goal is so key, nobody wants to have to force the game against either City or Arsenal.
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I 100% agree about the game being won in the midfield. IMO that's most often the case in big games (most games really). From our perspective the keys are keeping Rice pinned back supporting your defense and not allowing Odegaard room to wander. Big objectives, but necessary for City...
 
It doesn't matter who actually plays tomorrow. The squad is packed with top talent to win a game.

Arsenal clear favourites and will batter us. City shit is the narrative well not here.

I expect a big performance tomorrow. Don’t care who is missing. Before the break Walker played a lot and we still conceded stupid goals.

We will miss John but it’s not the end of the world. Take the chances we create and that will be enough.

Still going 3-1 city. You don’t come into the kings house and take his crown.
 
wolviedinho said:
It doesn't matter who actually plays tomorrow. The squad is packed with top talent to win a game.

Arsenal clear favourites and will batter us. City shit is the narrative well not here.

I expect a big performance tomorrow. Don’t care who is missing. Before the break Walker played a lot and we still conceded stupid goals.

We will miss John but it’s not the end of the world. Take the chances we create and that will be enough.

Still going 3-1 city. You don’t come into the kings house and take his crown.
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1) It does matter.

2) Arsenal are not favourites and the vast majority of people believe City will will. Talksport did a poll and 9% thought Arsenal would win.
 
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