Manchester City V Arsenal pre-match thread.

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From their starting team and subs from the Stoke game I think they may play:

Ospina

Bellerin
Mertersacker
Koscielny
Monreal

Coquelin
Ramsey

Cazorla
Oxlade Chamberlain
Sanchez

Giroud

Depends if they want to risk the two younger players or bring back Chambers at right back, they may bring back Flamini for Coquelin (or Oxlade Chamberlain in they want to go a little more defensive) plus if they want to play on the counter they have Walcott back.

This will be a tough game, Arsenal have done better against us then they do against Chelsea or United. Bit like Everton they have a chip on their shoulders about us. Last season we smashed them as we were flying, the previous season we were poor Gervinho had a stinker, we got our noses in front and conceded a soft equaliser from a corner. The year before we had a narrow 1-0 win and we were hanging on a bit in the end.

Don't forget they stuffed us in the Community Shield.

The first goal is crucial as they will try to hit us on the counter. If we go in front they'll have to change their game plan but they are a good side albeit a little fragile confidence wise. They have some very good players going forward but can be a little shaky at the back and have really struggled to settle their midfield balance.
 
Ref Is Mike Dean. Best there is but he had a nightmare v Chelsea and gave them almost everything
 
hertsblue said:
Ref Is Mike Dean. Best there is but he had a nightmare v Chelsea and gave them almost everything
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Arsenal fans hate him, blame him for lots including the sending off of Koscielny 2 seasons ago (which was pretty fair). I seem to remember he missed a penalty for us 2 years ago as Aguero was fouled but stayed on his feet. Of course his most recent high profile game for us was the Chelsea game and he was dire.
 
pavelsrnicek said:
From their starting team and subs from the Stoke game I think they may play:

Ospina

Bellerin
Mertersacker
Koscielny
Monreal

Coquelin
Ramsey

Cazorla
Oxlade Chamberlain
Sanchez

Giroud

Depends if they want to risk the two younger players or bring back Chambers at right back, they may bring back Flamini for Coquelin (or Oxlade Chamberlain in they want to go a little more defensive) plus if they want to play on the counter they have Walcott back.

This will be a tough game, Arsenal have done better against us then they do against Chelsea or United. Bit like Everton they have a chip on their shoulders about us. Last season we smashed them as we were flying, the previous season we were poor Gervinho had a stinker, we got our noses in front and conceded a soft equaliser from a corner. The year before we had a narrow 1-0 win and we were hanging on a bit in the end.

Don't forget they stuffed us in the Community Shield.

The first goal is crucial as they will try to hit us on the counter. If we go in front they'll have to change their game plan but they are a good side albeit a little fragile confidence wise. They have some very good players going forward but can be a little shaky at the back and have really struggled to settle their midfield balance.
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They "stuffed" our 2nd team in the community shield , and it is one occasion i came away from wembley with a defeat and couldnt give a f*ck , because it meant nowt , it was a day out for the supporters and a chance for us to look at fringe players , But talking to arsenal fans afterwards, they genuinely thought they were nailed on for the premiership , after giving us a "lesson" , stupid shandy drinking tw*ts
 
jimmygrimblesboots said:
pavelsrnicek said:
From their starting team and subs from the Stoke game I think they may play:

Ospina

Bellerin
Mertersacker
Koscielny
Monreal

Coquelin
Ramsey

Cazorla
Oxlade Chamberlain
Sanchez

Giroud

Depends if they want to risk the two younger players or bring back Chambers at right back, they may bring back Flamini for Coquelin (or Oxlade Chamberlain in they want to go a little more defensive) plus if they want to play on the counter they have Walcott back.

This will be a tough game, Arsenal have done better against us then they do against Chelsea or United. Bit like Everton they have a chip on their shoulders about us. Last season we smashed them as we were flying, the previous season we were poor Gervinho had a stinker, we got our noses in front and conceded a soft equaliser from a corner. The year before we had a narrow 1-0 win and we were hanging on a bit in the end.
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Neutralize Ramsey and Santa Cazorla deep in their half which leaves Sanchez the only real threat for our defense to stop.
 
Sergi0 Na5r1 said:
jimmygrimblesboots said:
pavelsrnicek said:
From their starting team and subs from the Stoke game I think they may play:

Ospina

Bellerin
Mertersacker
Koscielny
Monreal

Coquelin
Ramsey

Cazorla
Oxlade Chamberlain
Sanchez

Giroud

Depends if they want to risk the two younger players or bring back Chambers at right back, they may bring back Flamini for Coquelin (or Oxlade Chamberlain in they want to go a little more defensive) plus if they want to play on the counter they have Walcott back.

This will be a tough game, Arsenal have done better against us then they do against Chelsea or United. Bit like Everton they have a chip on their shoulders about us. Last season we smashed them as we were flying, the previous season we were poor Gervinho had a stinker, we got our noses in front and conceded a soft equaliser from a corner. The year before we had a narrow 1-0 win and we were hanging on a bit in the end.
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Neutralize Ramsey and Santa Cazorla deep in their half which leaves Sanchez the only real threat for our defense to stop.
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No problem at all. He ditched his fit bird so that he can focus on his game rather then bed . His testosterone label should be high and we should be able to tick him easily to take him off his game :)
 
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