birdman Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Only way we have a chance against Arsenal is to have a go at them. If we adopt a timid, slow approach it won't end well but we'll have to see what Unais game plan is. Anyway, full concentration required, even just for a point which would be huge. Although unlikely let's hope they have an off day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 As Mister would say, This game is an opportunity. Apart from all else, I would love to get a result for the Boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Martinez, Konsa, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno, Diaby, Tim, Mcginn, Tielemans, Zaniolo, Duran Its a free hit. Id rest some players here while still putting out a competitive team 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Incoming Villa smash and grab! 1-0 Watkins '88 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted April 14 VT Supporter Share Posted April 14 22 minutes ago, maqroll said: Incoming Villa smash and grab! 1-0 Watkins '88 God imagine! That would be amazing. You never know they certainly aren’t some sort of invincible side. I think we’ll score, but I think we’ll also concede… would take a 2-2 draw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 14 VT Supporter Share Posted April 14 On 13/04/2024 at 06:36, ben1505 said: Anyone confident of getting anything from the game? The arsenal fans? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted April 14 VT Supporter Share Posted April 14 I have an Arsenal mate and he’s not confident at all, he says that he’s been burned by them too many times before with too many false dawns… sounds like us lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: I have an Arsenal mate and he’s not confident at all, he says that he’s been burned by them too many times before with too many false dawns… sounds like us lot! LOL sounds like every football supporter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted April 14 VT Supporter Share Posted April 14 8 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: LOL sounds like every football supporter It really does. We’re such a miserable bunch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 14 VT Supporter Share Posted April 14 (edited) 42 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: I have an Arsenal mate and he’s not confident at all, he says that he’s been burned by them too many times before with too many false dawns… sounds like us lot! As I said earlier they're going to surrender the league challenge. So very..............Arsenaly. Edited April 14 by sidcow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted April 14 VT Supporter Share Posted April 14 2 minutes ago, sidcow said: As I said earlier they're going to surrender the league. So very..............Arsenaly. It would be the most Arsenal thing since Arsenal last Arsenal-ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Not expecting anything today. The positive is Spurs lost and Man Utd drew so we are not really any worse off apart unless we get an absolute hammering which I don’t think will happen and it will be another game chalked off! Would love us to finally win at one of these tough away games but with Arsenal challenging for the title I think they see us off comfortably unfortunately. 3-0 Arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 14 VT Supporter Share Posted April 14 Did Martin O'Neil teach us nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I'd be very surprised if we didn't play a similar team to the one that started against man city 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roitorb Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I’m predicting a Youri thunderbolt goal today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 (edited) Really not expecting anything today but maybe, just maybe? Think there is a strong case for changing our style/formation at least today, especially if PAU doesn't play and our midfield being decimated. Perhaps rather than our usual possession based game, we look to be a little more direct and look to hit long balls to Watkins, Bailey, Diaby, Rogers or Duran, or whoever is playing? Newcastle have been extremely effective recently employing this tactic with Gordon and Isak isolating a defender and running at them one on one. It’s not always pretty stuff but it’s effective. The way they ran at the Spurs defenders yesterday was without fear and ruthless. I just don’t see us winning a possession based game against them, especially in midfield, where Rice and Odegaard will be too strong for us I feel. We’ll make sloppy mistakes playing out and get easily picked off. Play more direct for this one, then this is where we may get some joy. There is talk already of Gabriel, Kiwior being rested and possibly more hopefully? I certainly think we can score, but I’m not confident at all of keeping a clean sheet. Avoid a Man City away performance please and keep it tight. Can we do a smash and grab? Now hoping for a 1-2 win but would be delighted with a point. Edited April 14 by ferguson1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted April 14 VT Supporter Share Posted April 14 I'm optimistic about this, more so than yesterday anyway, not sure why though tbh maybe it's Emery being able to perform miracles and we are due one or 2, hopefully 3 this week. 2-2, Duran and Rogers UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 We need alertness and full concentration for what could be 100+ mins Emi masterclass and then we nick one or two at the other end. We want Arteta to lose his shit at every possible moment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Worried about this one: If we are as weak in the middle as we were against Lille, then I don’t fancy us. I guess Arsenal will be up for it. However, in the back of my mind I have this thought that there are signs that a couple of big players are playing themselves into form again: McGinn and Watkins in particular, but it’s clear that Emi is a f**king colossus atm. Just need Doig or Youri to step up and the midfield will be far stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I wouldn’t mind him starting Duran and Diaby, resting Watkins and Bailey. Give Lenglet and Cash some minutes if they are fit so Cash can be ready to start at RB for either Lille or Bournemouth. After yesterday’s results, I had a sneaky bit of optimism about this game but now back to thinking pragmatically. Today won’t define our season but Thursdays might, that’s the priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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