Wolves (H) - Sat 4th May, 17:30 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[KnaresboroughBlue]

Tbh, I wouldn’t mInd seeing Walker getting some bench time. Hes gone a little crazy in the game and a half. I’d stick Akanji in there alongside Dias and either of Stones or Ake, depending on fitness. Otherwise I’m with you on your selection.

I think Walker has played every minute since coming back from injury, so probably needs a rest. Maybe having a near full week rest will help him and one or two others look a bit sharper.

 

[KnaresboroughBlue]

Ederson/ortega
Akanji
Stones
Ake
Gvardiol
Rodri
Kovacic
Bernardo
Kdb
Foden
Haaland

A bit of rotation at the back when needed if walker stops being a liability and Dias is fit but that should be close to the team for every remaining games now

I'm not sure we'll need Kovacic for Wolves at home so I'd put Grealish in his place with Doku to come on 2nd half as they tire. Kovacic will most likely be needed more for the 2 following away games.

 

[youngbob]

Ortega
Akanji, Stones, Dias, Ake
Rodri, Kovacic (or Foden)
Bernardo, De Bruyne, Grealish
Haaland

 

[Gone for a Burton]

Last game before we play 3 London teams wiyh nothing yo play for who probably don't want Arsenal winning. Win this Wolves game and I think it's in the bag

I doubt it.

Prepare yourself for a last day shoot out....you'll cope better !!

 

[ninjamonkey]

I'm not sure we'll need Kovacic for Wolves at home so I'd put Grealish in his place with Doku to come on 2nd half as they tire. Kovacic will most likely be needed more for the 2 following away games.

Disagree. I think we need him in every game. It's not a purely defensive option to play him. we do look very vulnerable in the middle without him but he also knits everything together when we have the ball and gets us up the pitch with great between the lines passing.

I also thought he had to start yesterday too though and he didn't so it's quite likely you're right and he's missing out to bring a hopefully fit foden back into the side.

 

[Tbilisi]

Tough game, Wolves a very good team on their day. One game at a time.

 

[KnaresboroughBlue]

Disagree. I think we need him in every game. It's not a purely defensive option to play him. we do look very vulnerable in the middle without him but he also knits everything together when we have the ball and gets us up the pitch with great between the lines passing.

I also thought he had to start yesterday too though and he didn't so it's quite likely you're right and he's missing out to bring a hopefully fit foden back into the side.

I would have started him yesterday too but not so sure I would at home to Wolves if Stones is fit, as he can step into midfield and give Rodri some help linking defence and attack. I think a lot will depend who is fit and rested enough to contribute. Bernardo certainly looked like he needed a rest yesterday.

 

[Legal Alien]

Disagree. I think we need him in every game. It's not a purely defensive option to play him. we do look very vulnerable in the middle without him but he also knits everything together when we have the ball and gets us up the pitch with great between the lines passing.

I also thought he had to start yesterday too though and he didn't so it's quite likely you're right and he's missing out to bring a hopefully fit foden back into the side.

I agree and it's noticeable that our midfield looks more solid and balanced when he plays and he also gives Rodri more freedom to play his game.

Yesterday the game swung in our favour when he (& Erling) came on and if fit, i would start him in every remaining game.

My team for Saturday:

Ortega
Akanji
Stones
Dias
Ake
Rodri
Kovacic
Bernado
KDB
Foden
Haaland

4-1 to us.

COME ON CITY!!!

 

[citymad]

Is it Saturday already ? This is going to be a long week.

 

[Gigant]