sbnufc Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Seriously if he plays the Anita/Colback axis of evil and Obertan That's a given. Not sure about Obertan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Seriously if he plays the Anita/Colback axis of evil and Obertan That's a given. Not sure about Obertan it's fucking suicide man back 5 anita sissoko wijnaldum thauvin perez mitrovic play some version of this and we've a very good chance of dominating the midfield and battering them into submission at the back with mitrovic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 With the way they play, I don't think you "dominate" the midfield against Arsenal. Unless you have much better players. 60% possession for them is a given. Just stop the forward pass 25-30 yards out and hit them quickly when they lose it. Hit their makeshift CHs at set pieces. If you have the skills and/or pace, run at them too. Mitro may even be able to muscle his way in. Step number one though is don't let them pass it through you. The last time we beat them was with that looped header from miles out by Carroll. It went down as another error by Fabianski, who came and didn't get it, but since then he's been reborn at Swansea. He's a good keeper now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 With the way they play, I don't think you "dominate" the midfield against Arsenal. Unless you have much better players. 60% possession for them is a given. Just stop the forward pass 25-30 yards out and hit them quickly when they lose it. Hit their makeshift CHs at set pieces. If you have the skills and/or pace, run at them too. Mitro may even be able to muscle his way in. Step number one though is don't let them pass it through you. The last time we beat them was with that looped header from miles out by Carroll. It went down as another error by Fabianski, who came and didn't get it, but since then he's been reborn at Swansea. He's a good keeper now. i meant physically dominate/impose ourselves on them in midfield instead of the usual standing still and watching them cut us to ribbons in the middle you've a much better chance of that with sissoko central with wijnaldum than with the axis of nothingness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I almost moved to the west coast earlier this year and the second thing on the cons list was "Early game starts at 4:45." Props to you - 745 is early enough. Thinking seriously about getting up at 4:30 to watch this. Haven't been watching the early games for a couple of seasons now. If the lineup includes Obertan and Colback, I'll probably go right back to bed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 5:45am kickoff here. Still going to get up. Very pleased I'm in the eastern time zone for this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 We beat WBA 3-0 with a CM pairing of Amdy Faye & Matty Pattison in 2006. And Lee Clark came on for Pattison late on that game. Moore Bramble CB pairing, with Shola and Chopra up top too. Jesus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Ayoze has to be on the left and Thauvin has to be on the right. If sissoko is fit, one of Colback or Anita (hopefully colback) has to be dropped so Gini can drop deeper and allow Sissoko through the middle, simple. I'd be very happy with that, but I doubt it'll happen. Especially given the opposition. Perhaps if we were against a lesser team we'd consider going a little more attacking with that CM partnership. (technically I'd dump Sissoko for SDJ, but I'd be content with either) Have to say that does sound like an excellent set up when we're up and running properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi_D Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 5:45am kickoff here. Still going to get up. Very pleased I'm in the eastern time zone for this one A pleasant 6.45pm kickoff here in Hanoi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I'm feeling weirdly confident. It might be lack of both sleep and caffeine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Why not feel confident Jill? We got a draw against a confident Man Utd side, at old Trafford. Arsenal are lacking belief and we are at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I'm feeling weirdly confident. It might be lack of both sleep and caffeine. I'm having a coffee now, I'll let you know the effects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I'm feeling weirdly confident. It might be lack of both sleep and caffeine. I'm having a coffee now, I'll let you know the effects. If you're anything like me it will probably just open up your pipes after that first sip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Why not feel confident Jill? We got a draw against a confident Man Utd side, at old Trafford. Arsenal are lacking belief and we are at home. I know, I'm just usually a very negative and cynical person. I'll see how I feel after this Pepsi Max. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard 13 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 That back line plus Mitro is making me think we can get something from this game. Then I remember Theo Walcott plays for Arsenal and I get sad again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 2-1 win. Mitrovic to leave chambers feeling violated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 If I was in charge I would honestly go Krul Janmaat Mbemba Colo Haidara Wijnaldum Anita Sissoko Thauvin Perez Mitrovic I know Thauvin is here to play wide, and I'm happy with that most the time, but when we are going to be getting our chances on the counter I kinda want Perez doing what he did against Man U, and give Thauvin liscence to roam and look to turn any of the defense looking a bit dodgy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I'm not feeling the optimism that some people seem to be. After a hard fought point at Man U then a good win midweek this is just the sort of game to kick our optimism in the balls. I just hope we aren't penned in all game while happily sitting back taking it. I'd definitely start Tiote over Colback but it won't happen. I'll be disappointed if Thauvin, Mitrovic and Perez all don't start. Their performances have deserved it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I'm not feeling the optimism that some people seem to be. After a hard fought point at Man U then a good win midweek this is just the sort of game to kick our optimism in the balls. I just hope we aren't penned in all game while happily sitting back taking it. I'd definitely start Tiote over Colback but it won't happen. I'll be disappointed if Thauvin, Mitrovic and Perez all don't start. Their performances have deserved it. There's a good reason why it won't happen too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Start Tiote over Colback ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 5:45am kickoff here. Still going to get up. Very pleased I'm in the eastern time zone for this one Just got home from work too. Quick nap and then it's match time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Why is starting Tiote over Colback so mental? Defensively the latter is awful. I know it was only against Northampton but Tiote looked some way back to his old self. His distribution was much faster and he was an aggressive force in the middle of the pitch; something we've missed in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I'm not feeling the optimism that some people seem to be. After a hard fought point at Man U then a good win midweek this is just the sort of game to kick our optimism in the balls. I just hope we aren't penned in all game while happily sitting back taking it. I'd definitely start Tiote over Colback but it won't happen. I'll be disappointed if Thauvin, Mitrovic and Perez all don't start. Their performances have deserved it. Same feelings, I like the direction we're going in but this looks like a sizeable defeat to me. Sometimes Arsenal just don't manage to break teams down though, so maybe that will happen again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 So many people on here are confident in us getting something from the game and this makes me less confident Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Saw a headline somewhere that Koscielny might return in time for this game anyway. Of course he has to, well it wouldn't surprise me at least. Mbemba has to start as a CB to take care of Walcott among others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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