The Prophet Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I didn't realise Schar is carrying a knock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 31 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Most of Arsenal's fret comes down their left hand, so I doubt we'll see ASM on the right. Lucky I have him on the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 They were actually the better side against Liverpool for the first 20 minutes maybe and played some lovely football. As soon as they went a goal down it all went wrong for them though. We can’t sit back against these but we can’t overcommit either. Their left back might still be suffering ptsd after Salah last week, maybe ASM can keep that going another week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said: They were actually the better side against Liverpool for the first 20 minutes maybe and played some lovely football. As soon as they went a goal down it all went wrong for them though. We can’t sit back against these but we can’t overcommit either. Their left back might still be suffering ptsd after Salah last week, maybe ASM can keep that going another week. Tierney is fully fit so no chance he won’t be starting after last week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Massive first W of the season. Joelinton with the winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Reckon it'll be: Dubravka Manquillo Schar Lascelles Fernandez Ritchie Joelinton Shelvey Willock Saint-Maximin Wilson SUBS: Darlow, Clark, Murphy, Lewis, Hayden, Longstaff, Fraser, Almiron, Gayle. Head says narrow loss, heart says narrow win. Will bet on a goal-laden draw If I was picking it, I'd go: Dubravka Manquillo Schar Fernandez Lewis Joelinton Shelvey Willock Saint-Maximin Almiron Wilson The beauty of this is that you could have Almiron dropping in/rotating with ASM to better protect Lewis down the left at times, and Wilson doing the same with Joelinton (like they were against Brentford) to rotate being the first presser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Got a good feeling about this one. Think we'll give them a game. 4-0 Arsenal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I'm going to predict that Arsenal take us lightly, we jump out to a 2-0 lead, they get one back just before the break. 2nd half is squeaky bum time until Wilson get's our 3rd, Arsenal add another late on and our entire support is on cardiac watch until the whistle is blown in the 94th min. Win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, The Butcher said: Got a good feeling about this one. Think we'll give them a game. 4-0 Arsenal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 If we can nick a point here and win our 2 home games, it would make a huge difference. We will concede but we can hurt them. We need to be in the game with 20 mins to go. It's vital. If we are 2 behind or more, no chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Magpies @ Gunners - PL years: 2020/21: Lost 0-3 2020/21: Lost 0-2 (FAC) 2019/20: Lost 0-4 2018/19: Lost 0-2 2017/18: Lost 0-1 2015/16: Lost 0-1 2014/15: Lost 1-4 Perez 2013/14: Lost 0-3 2012/13: Lost 3-7 Ba 2, Marveaux 2011/12: Lost 1-2 Ben Arfa 2010/11: Won 1-0 Carroll 2008/09: Lost 0-3 2007/08: Lost 0-3 2007/08: Lost 0-3 (FAC) 2007/08: Lost 0-2 (LC) 2006/07: Drew 1-1 Dyer 2005/06: Lost 0-2 2004/05: Lost 0-1 2003/04: Lost 2-3 Robert, Bernard 2002/03: Lost 0-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 We're going to beat these lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Based on those results it looks like we are definitely due a win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Interesting to see the amount that would have Willock in their lineups for Saturday, I thought he was very poor against Brentford, looks totally unsuited to being a CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Think we'll play different to the openess against Brentford, we went for that but don't know how to call it either way. A point being good this week could work in our favour as opposed to against us last week. Can't see a win but can't see what kind of loss or draw it will be. Fkn Norwich thougjh. I'm excited/dreading it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Tiotes Witch Doctor said: Interesting to see the amount that would have Willock in their lineups for Saturday, I thought he was very poor against Brentford, looks totally unsuited to being a CM. Spot on we need protection in front of the cb’s on Saturday. He wouldn’t be anywhere near my starting 11 this weekend, has to be Hayden or Longstaff in alongside Shelvey if we’re playing with 2 in cm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Tiotes Witch Doctor said: Interesting to see the amount that would have Willock in their lineups for Saturday, I thought he was very poor against Brentford, looks totally unsuited to being a CM. I think it's more to do with options. Hayden hasn't the engine for Eddieball, Longstaff is making far too many misplaced passes and then there is Jeff Hendrick... At least with Willock we know he offers a threat, has a good engine and has room to improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) Another resounding defeat Edited November 25, 2021 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, HTT II said: Another resounding defeat That's the spirit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 We always lose to these, easy money at the bookies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, STM said: I think it's more to do with options. Hayden hasn't the engine for Eddieball, Longstaff is making far too many misplaced passes and then there is Jeff Hendrick... At least with Willock we know he offers a threat, has a good engine and has room to improve. I still don’t think he had this nightmare game like people are making out. Especially considering he has barely been used this season, didn’t have a proper pre-season and was struggling with injury for a good few weeks. He was too weak on the ball and in the tackle at times. Plus playing next to Shelvey in a two left us far too open. But he’s the only centre mid we have that has the pace and fitness to actually get from box to box and carry a goal threat. He makes quality driving runs on and off the ball. It’s just whether or not the other side of his game can be brought up to scratch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Lush Vlad said: I still don’t think he had this nightmare game like people are making out. Especially considering he has barely been used this season, didn’t have a proper pre-season and was struggling with injury for a good few weeks. He was too weak on the ball and in the tackle at times. Plus playing next to Shelvey in a two left us far too open. But he’s the only centre mid we have that has the pace and fitness to actually get from box to box and carry a goal threat. He makes quality driving runs on and off the ball. It’s just whether or not the other side of his game can be brought up to scratch. I thought he did alright and made a lot of effective forward runs as well as the defensive recovery runs you’d expect from a player with a good engine. I think he needs to play in a three with Hayden sitting and Shelvey alongside him. The only issue with that is I think we need Almiron in the side for his work rate and that means Joelinton drops and we lose his physical presence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I'm not sure 3 CB is the way to go against Arsenal. Their two wide players, Saka &SR, would tie back our wing backs to defence. That leaves 3 CB to handle Auba and gifts the midfield to Arsenal. Would rather jetison Clark and play Hayden. A back four means Manqullo and possibly Lewis should be start. Keeper change is a given. Sadly not Shay! Take your pick Willock or Almiron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 5 hours ago, HaydnNUFC said: Magpies @ Gunners - PL years: 2012/13: Lost 3-7 Ba 2, Marveaux That game was wild. Over Xmas iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, Sima said: That game was wild. Over Xmas iirc. Was that the 'no more goals' game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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