Joe1984 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) 1-0 to us. A non goal awarded, following a 20 min VAR review. Scored by Burns ass as he jogs back from a corner. Arteta both cries and vomits pitchside. Edited February 20 by Joe1984 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 We're going to be bummed in the face. Thinking that will happen usually means a surprise win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 They'll cut through our one dimensional midfield like butter, and have our slow defence on toast. That said we are always good for at least 1 goal so just the 4-1 defeat i reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 They are playing away against Porto. Will hopefully help us a little bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) Play like we did v Villa. Composed pressing and then drop back and play disciplined counter attacking football. If we can win the first or second ball it’ll be a game made for us. You could see immediately at Villa that we had the game plan and the confidence. Arsenal often get frustrated and their fans will be silent as fuck if we can execute. Edited February 21 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Getting Liverpool away vibes from this, they are going to cut us to pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 it's unfortunate and kinda typical for us they're in such red hot form right now timing of fixtures so important and generally has not been favourable to us this season would be delighted with a draw but expecting nowt no more injuries ahead of Blackburn would actually be a result Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamjk007 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 This is surely the game for Bruno to cement his 2 match ban, especially if his friend Jorginho is playing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I have a feeling we are going to get taken to the cleaners in this one. We have had some average results recently, and Arsenal are scoring at will. Wouldn't surprise me if it ended up at 4-0 or 3-0 to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 2 hours ago, nufc123 said: They are playing away against Porto. Will hopefully help us a little bit. I seem to read this a lot before we play a big team involved in Europe but it never seems to pan out like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 22 minutes ago, TRon said: I seem to read this a lot before we play a big team involved in Europe but it never seems to pan out like that. It's still us that's dead on our feet after 70 mins, even with a weeks rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I saw trippier at Longsands on Monday and he was limping his way down the ramp towards Crusoe’s…make of that what you will. Might see Tino? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Nothing quite gets you in the mood for a Saturday like browsing a pre-game thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I'm also expecting a 3 or 4 nil hiding, but I solemnly swear to react accordingly. Do you also take the pledge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Won't be watching. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I think it'll be another one of those mental games we've seen recently where we look good going forward but have nae control over the game whatsoever. Which for this sort of fixture I'd actually prefer than us camping in our own half Bruce Style and waiting to get done 3-0. It's disappointing against Luton or Bournemouth at home but away in a tough fixture I think it's the best method of potentially nicking something. Think there'll be goals, we'll score one or two, as for how many they get is anyone's guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) 3 hours ago, toon25 said: Won't be watching. Yeah it's not going to be pleasant - defending isn't our forte at the moment and Arsenal seem to be in a purple patch for scoring goals Edited February 21 by duo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Will be watching and would just like to see us move the ball round well and ideally not get played through with ease multiple times. If either of those things go fine then I’ll be happy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I'd go with a 5-2-3 formation against the the we woz robbed crew. Dubravka Trippier Schar Botman Burn Livramento Guimaraes Miley Gordon Barnes Murphy Sit in deep and use our pace up top to do the damage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Hope to fuck these pick up a couple of injuries tonight to key players. Both for our game and to see their title race fall to pieces. Never liked them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 4 hours ago, toon25 said: Won't be watching. Only in it for when we win eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) Don't get the "won't be watching" now like. It's not like the Ashley/Bruce days when we couldn't give a shit because the club wasn't trying, etc. They probably will twat us but this is the NUFC we've craved all along man. Edited February 21 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 This will actually be very close. My prediction is 2-1 to Arsenal and not the hammering that some people think. We will set up totally to hit them with pace. So we will sit defensively deep. A situation/formation whereby we are strange with but I believe is our best outlet. Could be a shock here like. 🤔 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I’ll drink to that Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Probably overthinking it and we’ll be unchanged. But if we were to go 5 at the back. I wonder if it might be Barnes and Gordon up top in kind of a split role? Just purely looking to use their pace in behind. Arsenal usually look solid at the back. But I’d imagine by design from us and from their good passing play. We will invite them onto us. We’ve been good getting in behind the high defensive lines of City and Villa on both occasions this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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