Arsenal vs. Newcastle United - 07/01/25 @ 20:00 [LC SF 1st Leg] - Live on ITV 1 & Sky Sports

[frankpingel]

Just now, Maggies said:

Bruno and Schar suspended for this?

They are.

[Lush Vlad]

You’d imagine that Botman wouldn’t play two games so close together after just returning? 

 

Kelly in for Schar/Botman and Longstaff in for Bruno would be my guess. 
 

Tough game. Need to be on it for more like 90 minutes and not just half hour spells. Just a one goal deficit or even better, nick a draw back to take it to SJP. Then I’d be happy enough with that. 

 

 

Edited Saturday at 17:33 by Lush Vlad

[54]

Do we reckon they stay in London over the next few days?

[nemtizz]

3 minutes ago, 54 said:

Do we reckon they stay in London over the next few days?

 

No. They'll need to train.

[STM]

Bruno being suspended is actually helpful. The same 11 will get over run by Arsenal, because they were dead on their feet at the end of today's game.

 

We really need to be smart about which players have energy in the tank. For example, perhaps a strong 30 minutes in the second half from Gordon is better than starting him? 

 

Tonali has less mileage this year than our other midfielders and Tino didn't start against Man Utd, these are the considerations we need to make.

 

It's not even about protecting players, it's about having energy.

 

Id go:

 

                  Dubravka 

 

Tino      Botman       Burn       Hall

 

                      Tonali

        Longstaff         Willock

Joelinton                             Barnes

                       Isak    

 

In all honesty, I'd like us to play 541 and completely shithouse them. Get Kelly in there too and see if we can keep the score down, perhaps nick a goal late on. We won't, and I entirely understand why Howe won't.

 

I just feel if we go toe to toe with them at the Emirates, we will quickly run out of steam.. and 1 can become 4 very quickly.

[Mikky]

10 minutes ago, STM said:

Bruno being suspended is actually helpful. The same 11 will get over run by Arsenal, because they were dead on their feet at the end of today's game.

 

We really need to be smart about which players have energy in the tank. For example, perhaps a strong 30 minutes in the second half from Gordon is better than starting him? 

 

Tonali has less mileage this year than our other midfielders and Tino didn't start against Man Utd, these are the considerations we need to make.

 

It's not even about protecting players, it's about having energy.

 

Id go:

 

                  Dubravka 

 

Tino      Botman       Burn       Hall

 

                      Tonali

        Longstaff         Willock

Joelinton                             Barnes

                       Isak    

 

In all honesty, I'd like us to play 541 and completely shithouse them. Get Kelly in there too and see if we can keep the score down, perhaps nick a goal late on. We won't, and I entirely understand why Howe won't.

 

I just feel if we go toe to toe with them at the Emirates, we will quickly run out of steam.. and 1 can become 4 very quickly.

my midfield 3 would be Joe, Joe and Tonali with Barnes, Isak and Gordon up top

[nufc123]

Need to look after Hall soon. Been playing a lot.

[SiLvOR]

What I'd give to fuck Arteta over across 2 legs. Two controversial as fuck 1-0s would be delightful 

[Mikky]

1 minute ago, nufc123 said:

Need to look after Hall soon. Been playing a lot.

The FA Cup is the perfect chance to have a mini break 

[SteV]

27 minutes ago, 54 said:

Do we reckon they stay in London over the next few days?

They came straight back up after the match.

[kingxlnc]

3 minutes ago, nufc123 said:

Need to look after Hall soon. Been playing a lot.

And Isak 

[TBG]

23 minutes ago, nemtizz said:

 

No. They'll need to train.

 

Well yeah I wouldn't expect them to walk back.

[nufc123]

2 minutes ago, Mikky said:

The FA Cup is the perfect chance to have a mini break 

True but its only a week between Arsenal and Wolves

[ExiledGeordie]

1 minute ago, nufc123 said:

True but its only a week between Arsenal and Wolves

We’ll be able to field a strong enough team against Bromley to win but have players well rested enough for Wolves on the Wednesday. I think the main worry is managing players load this Tuesday and avoiding injuries. If we can stay in the tie and take it back to st James level or 1-0 down I think we’ll turn them over at home. Tough match tho.

[54]

I'd imagine the team against Bromley would be something similar to this:

 

[nufc123]

2 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said:

I think the main worry is managing players load this Tuesday and avoiding injuries. 

Agree, but we are colse to running some of our players into the ground/fatigue (Hall and Isak).

[kingxlnc]

1 minute ago, 54 said:

I'd imagine the team against Bromley would be something similar to this:

 

Would prefer Targett on the left and Longstaff over Bruno

[54]

Just now, kingxlnc said:

Would prefer Targett on the left and Longstaff over Bruno

Completely forgot Targett existed  

 

Bruno will have had a week off, and we'd want a technician in the midfield. A midfield of Willock - Longstaff - Miley, would be lacking that pass needed against a team that will have 11 men behind the ball. 

[kingxlnc]

1 minute ago, 54 said:

Completely forgot Targett existed  

 

Bruno will have had a week off, and we'd want a technician in the midfield. A midfield of Willock - Longstaff - Miley, would be lacking that pass needed against a team that will have 11 men behind the ball. 

Miley has that pass in his locker and very unlikely Longstaff doesn’t play but agreed

[Sibierski]

I’d ring the changes because quite a few looked leggy, which is understandable after three big games where you have to be at 100% to get the wins.

 

I’d like to see:

 

Dub: Trip, Schar, Burn, Hall: Willock, Tonali, Miley: Barnes, Isak, Almiron

 

Feels going ‘full strength’ won’t actually help us because of the tiredness. As tiredness leads to silly mistakes. Rather freshen it up, even if it appears drop in quality, dog it out and have Bruno / Tino / Gordon / Murphy ready to come off bench for some fresh quality for final 30. Arsenal will rest some stars and do that too IMO.

[kingxlnc]

Just now, Sibierski said:

I’d ring the changes because quite a few looked leggy, which is understandable after three big games where you have to be at 100% to get the wins.

 

I’d like to see:

 

Dub: Trip, Schar, Burn, Hall: Willock, Tonali, Miley: Barnes, Isak, Almiron

 

Feels going ‘full strength’ won’t actually help us because of the tiredness. As tiredness leads to silly mistakes. Rather freshen it up, even if it appears drop in quality, dog it out and have Bruno / Tino / Gordon / Murphy ready to come off bench for some fresh quality for final 30. Arsenal will rest some stars and do that too IMO.

Good shout

[wormy]

When it comes to this lot I think I'd be more satisfied with the shithousiest of 1-0 wins than an absolute drubbing tbh. Let the hypocritical tears flow while they all somehow manage to cry about dark arts. 

 

 

Edited Saturday at 18:34 by wormy

[joeyt]

1 minute ago, Sibierski said:

I’d ring the changes because quite a few looked leggy, which is understandable after three big games where you have to be at 100% to get the wins.

 

I’d like to see:

 

Dub: Trip, Schar, Burn, Hall: Willock, Tonali, Miley: Barnes, Isak, Almiron

 

Feels going ‘full strength’ won’t actually help us because of the tiredness. As tiredness leads to silly mistakes. Rather freshen it up, even if it appears drop in quality, dog it out and have Bruno / Tino / Gordon / Murphy ready to come off bench for some fresh quality for final 30. Arsenal will rest some stars and do that too IMO.

 

Schar's banned

[Sean]

Gonna feel strange playing a game against top level opposition after the rif raff we've faced the last few games.

 

Hopefully Lego head is as angry as Ange after the game.

[Theregulars]

Park the SS Shithouse