janpawel Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 We've shown the blueprint to beat Arsenal over the last 4 or so games 4-5-1 low/mid block, double up on Saka with Joelinton, force everything through the middle/left where they are weaker, rinse them on the counter. Though we've lost our most talented player and transition threat in Isak, and they've got Eze on the left now, so probably more challanging for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 Schar and Burn will play (both in the stands last night). Most likely with Tripps and Tino. Bruno and Tonali nailed on. Puzzler re Big Joe though. Does not look fully fit but maybe they think he is fine to play again given it is a Sunday game (two 90s in five days seems a luxurious rest at the moment). Suspect we’ll see Murphy (if fit), Woltemade and I suspect Barnes; though would rather see Gordon start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 17 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Schar and Burn will play (both in the stands last night). Most likely with Tripps and Tino. Bruno and Tonali nailed on. Puzzler re Big Joe though. Does not look fully fit but maybe they think he is fine to play again given it is a Sunday game (two 90s in five days seems a luxurious rest at the moment). Suspect we’ll see Murphy (if fit), Woltemade and I suspect Barnes; though would rather see Gordon start. Schar is still out - he’ll come back for either USG or Forest as they said 10-12 days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondonewc Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 Really surprised at the odds for this, we are 5/2, draw also 5/2, Arsenal 23/20. Don't usually bet on the result of our games, but feel we are too big a price here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 Eddie will know best but I think Botman shades it for me given the mobility Arsenal have. If it’s Burn, I’m sure he’ll do well. Think Thiaw will play as I think Schar needs more post concussion rest, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 Pope Thiaw Botman Burn Tino Bruno Tonali Joelinton Hall Woltemade Gordon I thought Gordon looked very bright last night and hopeuflly him and Wolt can start to grow an understanding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 (edited) Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Bruno G, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon Expect it'll be as above, maybe with Murphy for Elanga. Edited September 25, 2025 by Pilko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 Pope Tino Hall Thiaw Botman Tonali Bruno Joelinton Gordon Elanga Woltemade Would be my line up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 We have options. Good ones as well. Nice to be in this situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 2 hours ago, alexf said: Found it odd we played Joelinton for the full 90 last night and kept Willock on the bench. Surely Willock isn't starting against Arsenal instead of big Joe? Or does it mean we are likely going back 5 again. Can only imagine Willock was so unimpressive in the last few games Howe has more or less given up on him. Otherwise he should have had at least 45mins yesterday to get up to speed, given he always looks like he's coming off a long lay off. Which he often is tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 1 hour ago, andycap said: Pope Tino Hall Thiaw Botman Tonali Bruno Joelinton Gordon Elanga Woltemade Would be my line up. Burn has to play against these, need all the height we can get to defend their set pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 We beat these last season with a Burn-Botman CB partnership. Can’t see why we wouldn’t do that again with Schar out tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 6 hours ago, Sibierski said: Really would like Elanga to start this for the direct pace behind Arsenal, and to finally see him play with Woltemade from the start. Tino - Botman - Burn - Hall Tonali - Bruno - Joe Elanga - Woltemade - Gordon Get our strongest left side going again and for first time what should be our strongest right side. Effectively our strongest XI on paper based on historic form / new signings. As much as this is the team I want, think the 5 at the back people will once again be proven correct and we'll see this side... Trippier - Thaiw - Botman - Burn - Tino Bruno G - Tonali Murphy - Woltemade - Gordon Not a fan as we've been blunt going forward every time we've tried it this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaj Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 I think Howe will go for this: Pope Tino Thiaw Botman Burn Hall Murphy Tonali Bruno Joelinton Woltemade Same system as we saw at Leeds and Bournemouth with Murphy and Joelinton playing as inside forwards, not overly keen on it but got a feeling Howe will go with that to try and be solid. For me I would replace Burn or Botman with Gordon in the above and go 4-3-3 and get at them like we have always done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 (edited) Played ten matches Eddie’s Mags vs Lego’s Legion: Lost 2-3 Friendly N Lost 0-1 PL A Won 2-0 LC H Won 2-0 LC A Won 1-0 PL H Lost 1-4 PL A Won 1-0 PL H Lost 0-2 PL H Drew 0-0 PL A Won 2-0 PL H Overall P10 W5 D1 L4. Home P5 W4 L1. Are we going to win this, chaps? Edited September 25, 2025 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 I think it’ll be a score draw, 2-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roids Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 (edited) 2 hours ago, mondonewc said: Really surprised at the odds for this, we are 5/2, draw also 5/2, Arsenal 23/20. Don't usually bet on the result of our games, but feel we are too big a price here. We don't have any real offensive threat as things stand while Arsenal are typically stingy in defence. Odds are likely fair. Hope they start Merino in midfield, boosts our chances significantly Edited September 25, 2025 by Roids Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 Can't wait for Lego heed to almost wander down to each corner flag and back again with little to no repercussions, awful rape apologist cunt. 3-1 win, hopefully while knacking a few of their players 🖕 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 This could so easily be another bore draw 0-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 Surely we go with a four at the back with joelinton been fit and us been at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 4 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: Burn has to play against these, need all the height we can get to defend their set pieces. Joelinton, woltemade, thiaw, botman, livramento should do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 8 hours ago, alexf said: Found it odd we played Joelinton for the full 90 last night and kept Willock on the bench. Surely Willock isn't starting against Arsenal instead of big Joe? Or does it mean we are likely going back 5 again. Didn't make any sense to me either. Starting Willock against Arsenal seems like madness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT24 Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 Aye tough decision that, Craig no-Hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 3 minutes ago, JT24 said: Aye tough decision that, Craig no-Hope. he'll be up all night debating that brain teaser alright. A real dilemma. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted September 25, 2025 Share Posted September 25, 2025 4 hours ago, The Prophet said: This could so easily be another bore draw 0-0 This is highly likely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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