mattypnufc Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Longstaff in for Bruno, Tonali to take on the more progressive/passing role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, Holmesy said: Because he's one of our more creative players and a genuine goal threat with both feet. Nothing more than that really. We lose so much creativity without Bruno in the side so unless we're planning on parking the bus (not Eddie's style) that creativity ideally needs replacing. I'm not suggesting a like-for-like swap for Bruno, i'm suggesting a more advanced role behind Isak. I'm basically trying to come up with alternatives to starting Longstaff in midfield No. I get that and knew you weren’t suggesting he plays as one of the 8s. I just don’t see it at all. I don’t think he is particularly creative with his passing. Not skilful or decent in tight areas. His game is all about running in behind and getting space to go at a fullback 1 v 1. Along with his volume of crosses he’ll chuck in. I’d actually like to see him start to freshen it up and give us someone more clinical in the side. Just not sure who would come out the side. I think it will be the same as Spurs. With Longstaff/Willock in for Bruno. Plus maybe Kelly for Botman if the numbers say he shouldn’t start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Most likely be Longstaff, but Miley is not without big game experienced, Eddie alluded to it in his presser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 For me it’s one of Miley or Willock in for Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondonewc Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 34 minutes ago, Elliottman said: Be surprised if they went full strength tonight (as much as they can). They’ve got 8 games between now and the second leg including Man United on Sunday followed by Spurs on the Wednesday. Just don’t think they’ll prioritise this over the league, FA Cup and Champions League. Will undoubtedly be wrong like. Friend who's an Arsenal fan said they'll be full strength as they basically don't have options to rotate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I like Miley. But I find it a bit mad so many people are clamouring for him to start in place of Bruno? He was chucked in before he was ready to be starting regularly last year and whilst he was promising. It was clear he wasn’t quite up to playing meaningful minutes every week. He’s hardly featured this year and this is our biggest game of the season. I’m not even a big fan of Longstaff and Willock is out of form. But I just don’t see Howe playing Miley ahead of those two and nor should he, IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Think we might low block this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 minute ago, Lush Vlad said: I like Miley. But I find it a bit mad so many people are clamouring for him to start in place of Bruno? He was chucked in before he was ready to be starting regularly last year and whilst he was promising. It was clear he wasn’t quite up to playing meaningful minutes every week. He’s hardly featured this year and this is our biggest game of the season. I’m not even a big fan of Longstaff and Willock is out of form. But I just don’t see Howe playing Miley ahead of those two and nor should he, IMO. I agree completely. What we saw from him was neat, tidy and risk-adverse which is exactly what he should have been under the circumstances. But that isn't what we need to replace Bruno. We need drive, creativity and forward momentum. Of our remaining CMs, I think Willock is the only option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Passing range, way ahead of Longstaff. And it's hoping rather than clamouring . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Just now, Holmesy said: I agree completely. What we saw from him was neat, tidy and risk-adverse which is exactly what he should have been under the circumstances. But that isn't what we need to replace Bruno. We need drive, creativity and forward momentum. Of our remaining CMs, I think Willock is the only option. Would be an athletic midfield. Lose a lot with no Bruno. But Willocks legs, along with Tonali’s ability to cover ground and Joelinton’s bull in a china shop routine might work well tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 With the players they have out, and the ones we have. Hard to say tonight which way this goes. I think whilst Howe would never sit back, I think we might be a bit more reserved and invite them forward a bit for the counter. Think he will trust Longstaff more with this tactically, as we have the pace upfront. Willock to come on later in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 25 minutes ago, TRon said: Very intrigued to see how that works out. We'll obviously miss Bruno's ability as a conductor, but it will increase our running power and defensive rigidity. Ultimately it might result in us defending too much though as I can see the ball getting lost in possession a lot more than usual. I just hope he doesn't move Tonali to accommodate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Early goal for us would be massive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstef Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I predict a hard-fought 0-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Got a ticket last minute. Where does one generally drink before Arsenal in that, there London? Is the Dolphin at KX the place to go? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 45 minutes ago, mattypnufc said: Longstaff in for Bruno, Tonali to take on the more progressive/passing role. It will be the other way round. Longstaff has never operated as the number 6, he will play ahead of Tonali if he gets the nod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 He will start with Longstaff but would be good to start with Willock and big Joe to press early on and then bring on Longstaff when we need to sit deeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC91 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 8 minutes ago, TheGuv said: Got a ticket last minute. Where does one generally drink before Arsenal in that, there London? Is the Dolphin at KX the place to go? Dolphin cracking boozer, anywhere around kings X be fine. Finsbury park also canny place to drink. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 10 minutes ago, TheGuv said: Got a ticket last minute. Where does one generally drink before Arsenal in that, there London? Is the Dolphin at KX the place to go? Aye, there’ll be plenty in there or Millers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 14 minutes ago, TheGuv said: Got a ticket last minute. Where does one generally drink before Arsenal in that, there London? Is the Dolphin at KX the place to go? I was recommended The Dolphin from someone on here when I was down in London for work and every time I'm down there I always pop in for a pint. Fantastic pub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Straight to the Dolphin, and I'd probably walk up tbf but thats just me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Canny walk like, about 45 minutes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 21 minutes ago, Holloway said: Canny walk like, about 45 minutes Standard London walk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Standard London walk. Aye, I 🚴everywhere, but maybe not to the match Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) The 2-0 QF defeat in 1996 at Highbury still hurts after all these years, especially Ginola getting played by Dixon and his subsequent loss of form that game also happened to be live on ITV even if we don't go all the way, some payback here would be sweet (even though their fans don't really care about this) Edited January 7 by Ginola14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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