Author Topic: Arsenal v The Champions 20:15 15 July 2020 (Read 12152 times)

Stussy · « **Reply #40 on:** July 13, 2020, 09:05:34 pm »

Aubameyang will be auditioning for us

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #41 on:** July 13, 2020, 09:18:14 pm »

Quote from: Stussy on July 13, 2020, 09:05:34 pm

Aubameyang will be auditioning for us

Hmmm

Morgana · « **Reply #42 on:** July 13, 2020, 09:35:11 pm »

Quote from: Stussy on July 13, 2020, 09:05:34 pm

Aubameyang will be auditioning for us

He'd be a good back up to any of the the Front Three to be fair. And Klopp already knows and likes him. Probably not a Klopp signing in this era though. Jurgen would be looking to sign someone younger, much younger.

Gifted Right Foot · « **Reply #43 on:** July 13, 2020, 10:58:45 pm »

Some games we've brought the energy and intensity, other games we've controlled and picked our moments. If we turn up with intensity we win this one. Press their defenders and they will gift goals.

Willy Poolman · « **Reply #44 on:** July 14, 2020, 01:02:17 am »

They are not a patch on their former selves, are they? Very brittle at the back, and once they start making mistakes, as they will no doubt do, we will have chances that can profit from. Will the forwards bring their shooting boots though? It's a very uneven end to the season, and inconsistency is the theme. I'll still tip a win for the Reds, though.

4pool · « **Reply #45 on:** July 14, 2020, 01:43:08 am »

Referee: Paul Tierney.
Assistants: Dan Cook, Simon Long.
Fourth official: Graham Scott.
Replacement official: Michael George.
VAR: Craig Pawson.
Assistant VAR: Stephen Child.

4pool · « **Reply #46 on:** July 14, 2020, 02:12:59 am »

AFTV & Kop tv....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esQglJpOjm4

ThePoolMan · « **Reply #47 on:** July 14, 2020, 04:44:03 am »

Quote from: Morgana on July 13, 2020, 09:35:11 pm

He'd be a good back up to any of the the Front Three to be fair. And Klopp already knows and likes him. Probably not a Klopp signing in this era though. Jurgen would be looking to sign someone younger, much younger.

If he were on a free transfer he would be an excellent backup.

Chris~ · « **Reply #48 on:** July 14, 2020, 07:37:03 am »

I'm assuming they'll rotate quite a bit given we're in the middle of 3 games in 6 days for them and it's a cup semi final.at the weekend. Even if they don't we should be expecting to win.

1892tillforever · « **Reply #49 on:** July 14, 2020, 08:45:28 am »

I saw them against Spurs, their defence is shocking. How Luiz gets games for them is a mystery; he makes about three fuck ups a game on average. They also seemed to tire out after 70 minutes as well and continually let Spurs get in behind.

Adeemo · « **Reply #50 on:** July 14, 2020, 09:20:29 am »

Quote from: Morgana on July 13, 2020, 05:16:33 pm

Nah. Just 1 or 2 maximum ..

EDIT: just 1: https://www.premierleague.com/players/33185/Harvey-Elliott/stats

Are you sure that’s just for this season and doesn’t include two appearances for Fulham?

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #51 on:** July 14, 2020, 09:52:48 am »

Fully expect to be shafted by the referee.

Seems par for the course ever single game now. Penno not given, our forwards being kicked off the pitch, goalkeeper assaulted - nothing given.

Hoping that we send a massive FUCK . YOU. to Riley and play the kids and deliberately lose 50-0 while laughing about it

But I think we won't

kaesarsosei · « **Reply #52 on:** July 14, 2020, 11:39:59 am »

I expect both TAA and Robbo to play this one since both had rests recently. Assuming Matip is not fit, then its the usual back 5.

MF, I'm still expecting Milner to get a game soon but probably not this one, and I think Keita is also a guaranteed starter so its hard to call any 3 from 4 (including Fabinho and Wijanldum).

I think Salah needs a game off but not sure when is the right time to do it so probably the usual front 3. Its a full week after this game before the next so that might be OK.

Alisson

TAA Gomez VVD Robbo

Wijaldum Fabinho Keita

Salah Firmino Mane

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #53 on:** July 14, 2020, 01:51:33 pm »

Quote from: kaesarsosei on July 14, 2020, 11:39:59 am

I expect both TAA and Robbo to play this one since both had rests recently. Assuming Matip is not fit, then its the usual back 5.....

Eh?

Samie · « **Reply #54 on:** July 14, 2020, 03:09:16 pm »

Arteta's comment's from his press conference today suggests that they will prioritise the FA Cup semi at the weekend. So who knows how many changes he will make.

Lastrador · « **Reply #55 on:** July 14, 2020, 03:11:37 pm »

Let's send David Luiz to the brazilian league c division where he belongs.

Red Beret · « **Reply #56 on:** July 14, 2020, 03:30:08 pm »

Quote from: Lastrador on July 14, 2020, 03:11:37 pm

Let's send David Luiz to the brazilian league c division where he belongs.

We'll either be playing against 10 with him on the pitch, or he'll have the game of his life.

Lastrador · « **Reply #57 on:** July 14, 2020, 03:48:20 pm »

Quote from: Red Berry on July 14, 2020, 03:30:08 pm

We'll either be playing against 10 with him on the pitch, or he'll have the game of his life.

Good point. Remember him having an amazing game against us while playing for Benfica. Things are different now though. Everyone has caught up on what a fraud of a defender he is, and even him seems to acknowledge it. There’s absolutely nothing of that misplaced self confidence he used to have.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #58 on:** July 14, 2020, 04:00:09 pm »

Quote from: Lastrador on July 14, 2020, 03:48:20 pm

Good point. Remember him having an amazing game against us while playing for Benfica. Things are different now though. Everyone has caught up on what a fraud of a defender he is, and even him seems to acknowledge it. There’s absolutely nothing of that misplaced self confidence he used to have.

Pretty sure he played Left Back for them didn’t he? Some team they had that night when you look at what a lot of them went in to achieve. Luiz, Luisao, Ramires, Aimar, Di Maria, Cardozo, Coentrao. Decent.

Lastrador · « **Reply #59 on:** July 14, 2020, 04:31:39 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on July 14, 2020, 04:00:09 pm

Pretty sure he played Left Back for them didn’t he? Some team they had that night when you look at what a lot of them went in to achieve. Luiz, Luisao, Ramires, Aimar, Di Maria, Cardozo, Coentrao. Decent.

That's right and he looked great. They had it figured out in Benfica, you can survive with a brain dead Luiz at fullback but not in the middle. They had Maxi Pereira there too, who was really good for Benfica and Uruguay at the time. That was a really decent squad indeed.

kaesarsosei · « **Reply #60 on:** July 14, 2020, 04:51:38 pm »

Quote from: Barrow Shaun on July 14, 2020, 01:51:33 pm

Eh?

Alisson

TAA Gomez VVD Robbo

jonnypb · « **Reply #61 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:09:45 pm »

Go strong and go for the points total. they've got a week off after this game to rest.

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #62 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:50:45 pm »

Quote from: kaesarsosei on July 14, 2020, 04:51:38 pm

Alisson

TAA Gomez VVD Robbo

Since when has a back 3, 4 or 5 included the goalie?

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #63 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:54:45 pm »

I bet these fuckers come at us like fireworks. It's a cup final for them all now.
So I'd like to see it played deadly seriously, Champions League-style from us, must win, but patient.

Samie · « **Reply #64 on:** July 14, 2020, 06:56:37 pm »

They've got a more important game at the weekend. This game matters to no one.

Morgana · « **Reply #65 on:** July 14, 2020, 10:28:45 pm »

Quote from: Adeemo on July 14, 2020, 09:20:29 am

Are you sure that’s just for this season and doesn’t include two appearances for Fulham?

Didn't realise he'd made multiple appearances for Fulham in the PL. Oh dear.

Ghost Town · « **Reply #66 on:** July 15, 2020, 03:22:27 am »

There will be blud

newterp · « **Reply #67 on:** July 15, 2020, 03:23:20 am »

Quote from: Ghost Town on July 15, 2020, 03:22:27 am

There will be blud

And Fam? ya hear me?

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #68 on:** July 15, 2020, 07:30:45 am »

Quote from: Samie on July 14, 2020, 06:56:37 pm

They've got a more important game at the weekend. This game matters to no one.

Well I guess I'm on my own then, but I very much doubt it.

Statto Red · « **Reply #69 on:** July 15, 2020, 07:52:54 am »

21 points clear with the title in the bag, the front 3 playing[if they all play] against that Arsenal defence who have David Luiz & co, & a couple of yous are still shittin the bed, do a favour & do one, we should batter these if we have our shootin boots on.

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #70 on:** July 15, 2020, 08:00:52 am »

Quote from: Statto Red on July 15, 2020, 07:52:54 am

21 points clear with the title in the bag, the front 3 playing[if they all play] against that Arsenal defence who have David Luiz & co, & a couple of yous are still shittin the bed, do a favour & do one, we should batter these if we have our shootin boots on.

Who is 'shittin the bed' ?

Statto Red · « **Reply #71 on:** July 15, 2020, 08:12:56 am »

You are for one, shittin the bed over what Arsenal are going to do, we have more than enough firepower to deal with it if we have our shootin boots on.

royhendo · « **Reply #72 on:** July 15, 2020, 08:16:15 am »

It’s pre-season - hope we win 8-5.

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #73 on:** July 15, 2020, 08:18:54 am »

Quote from: Statto Red on July 15, 2020, 08:12:56 am

You are for one, shittin the bed over what Arsenal are going to do, we have more than enough firepower to deal with it if we have our shootin boots on.

Why, because I said they'll come at us?? Please don't confuse this with 'shittin the bed' - for me it's just like Burnley, we are everyone's prized scalp now and nothing will be a walkover, but then nothing ever was, was it.
I always back us to get something.

keyop · « **Reply #74 on:** July 15, 2020, 08:23:56 am »

Quote from: Barrow Shaun on July 14, 2020, 06:50:45 pm

Since when has a back 3, 4 or 5 included the goalie?

I think it's a common view in the last two seasons that it's a back 5 now, and they usually all play if fit. It's a complete unit, and Alisson is so instrumental to how we play that he's just as much a part of our defence as the others.

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #75 on:** July 15, 2020, 08:35:18 am »

Quote from: keyop on July 15, 2020, 08:23:56 am

I think it's a common view in the last two seasons that it's a back 5 now, and they usually all play if fit. It's a complete unit, and Alisson is so instrumental to how we play that he's just as much a part of our defence as the others.

News to me but ok.

Statto Red · « **Reply #76 on:** July 15, 2020, 08:36:32 am »

Actually we should be taking advantage with our front 3 if Arsenal do come at us.

Statto Red · « **Reply #77 on:** July 15, 2020, 09:20:09 am »

Quote from: keyop on July 15, 2020, 08:23:56 am

I think it's a common view in the last two seasons that it's a back 5 now, and they usually all play if fit. It's a complete unit, and Alisson is so instrumental to how we play that he's just as much a part of our defence as the others.

Yep, if Arsenal do come out & attack us we have the weapons to counter it, & there defence is dreadful too, David Luiz a walking error fest & the rest of their defence is awful too

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #78 on:** July 15, 2020, 09:24:37 am »

Quote from: Statto Red on July 15, 2020, 09:20:09 am

Yep, if Arsenal do come out & attack us we have the weapons to counter it, & there defence is dreadful too, David Luiz a walking error fest & the rest of their defence is awful too

They've conceded three in the last six, and that includes four games against teams above them in the table. That five-man defence is working. It is Arsenal after all, but given the form we're in right now this is not going to be an easy game.

ljycb · « **Reply #79 on:** July 15, 2020, 09:36:23 am »

Excited for this one. Think we’ll see a reaction from the team after Saturday’s result. Can see Klopp going with the usual back five and front three with Keïta in midfield alongside Fabinho and Wijnaldum.