P3te Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have a strange feeling we're gonna drop wiemann to the bench for the start of this one, and have tonev playing from the get go 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Think they will line up (assuming all the injury rumours are true) Szczesny Jenkinson Mertesacker Koscielny Gibbs Wilshere Ramsey Ox-Cham Rosicky Podolski Giroud But I can still see Cazorla [Replacing Rosicky] , Walcott [Ox-Cham] and Sagna [Jenkinson] getting on if they are only fatigued/carrying a knock. Wenger will be desperate to start well. Walcott especially seemed fine last night. Rumours of him being out is more than likely mind-games with him to be announced fit as close to the game as possible. If we had a strong DM that midfield trio would be there for the taking, technically good but a lot of similar players in there. In the unlikely event they really do line up as I imagined it above, we have a great chance of getting something with our attack. I'd be tempted to drop Weimann and put Tonev on his side to go up against Gibbs, the pace of Gabby and Tonev will really cause some issues for that defence. Think he'd be better suited on the wing with a flat 3 in midfield of Delph, Westwood and KEA to try and congest the midfield and make it difficult for Ramsey in particular who will have the Arsenal fans on his back after a couple of early mistakes. Shame Sylla is out Edited August 15, 2013 by HalfTimePost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 0-0 draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 0-0 draw. id take that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Think they will line up (assuming all the injury rumours are true) Szczesny Jenkinson Mertesacker Koscielny Gibbs Wilshere Ramsey Ox-Cham Rosicky Podolski Giroud But I can still see Cazorla [Replacing Rosicky] , Walcott [Ox-Cham] and Sagna [Jenkinson] getting on if they are only fatigued/carrying a knock. Wenger will be desperate to start well. Walcott especially seemed fine last night. Rumours of him being out is more than likely mind-games with him to be announced fit as close to the game as possible. If we had a strong DM that midfield trio would be there for the taking, technically good but a lot of similar players in there. In the unlikely event they really do line up as I imagined it above, we have a great chance of getting something with our attack. I'd be tempted to drop Weimann and put Tonev on his side to go up against Gibbs, the pace of Gabby and Tonev will really cause some issues for that defence. Think he'd be better suited on the wing with a flat 3 in midfield of Delph, Westwood and KEA to try and congest the midfield and make it difficult for Ramsey in particular who will have the Arsenal fans on his back after a couple of early mistakes. Shame Sylla is out I'm not sure you know. Arsenal have to go to Turkey midweek and play Fenerbahce. That's a bigger game for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Oh, no I didn't know that. Superb chance for us then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I'd think El Ahmadi will start. TBH if he's the furthest forward of the trio I'm OK with that, where I worry about him is defensively as he always gets caught ahead of the play. He was great in the friendly against Crewe in a forward position. Two clever assists and his run forward led to another, I don't think he is a defensive/holding midfielder. He has good vision and I would also play him the furthest forward with Westwood and Deplh behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Can see a desmond here. Think we'll see plenty of goals at both ends this season. haha! never heard that one before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I think this will be the match of the weekend. Just need to start well and not throw away goals. I am expecting a lot of entertainment. Hopefully more for the Villa than Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 "I have a strange feeling we're gonna drop wiemann to the bench for the start of this one" - I hope not P3te Benteke & Weimann need to start they have a great understanding and might well worry the Arsenal defence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I wonder if Helenius will make his debut as our attacking mid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wake21334 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I am very excited for the first match. I am rewatching the Eng. Sco. friendly from the other game and I cannot stand Theo Walcott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNTONVILLA Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Getting really excited now. We are stronger than last season with more confidence. Arsenal are weaker, have let a lot of talent leave and signed no one yet. They have a lot of injuries and a big match against fenabache in mid week. I hope they underestimate us... I think we do this and have put a little bet on the villa at 7/1. To be honest though I bet on villa every week to win.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I wonder if Helenius will make his debut as our attacking mid This does not make sense. Am I missing something? He scored against some very average German teams.Attacking mid??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted August 16, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 16, 2013 I wonder if Helenius will make his debut as our attacking mid This does not make sense. Am I missing something? He scored against some very average German teams.Attacking mid??? He's looked decent when he's been involved in pre-season, largely from a creative rather than finishing standpoint and I think on what we've seen of him so far, this is a position he's looked good in. Both he and Tonev have shown some promise at AM, but personally Id like to see us go with KEA for this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnkarl Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 2-1 Villa, nervy last 20 minutes where Arsenal pull one back through Giroud who has been on fire this preseason. Two goals for Benteke, one from a cross off Lowton, one from a rebound Gabby shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 16, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 16, 2013 2-1 Villa, nervy last 20 minutes where Arsenal pull one back through Giroud who has been on fire this preseason. Two goals for Benteke, one from a cross off Lowton, one from a rebound Gabby shot. What records will they play at half time, and will there be a streaker? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Okay so Wenger has confirmed that Arteta, Monreal and Vermaelen are out. No mention about Sagna, Walcott or Cazorla, although Wenger did seem unsure about them yesterday and is probably holding out as long as possible to see if they can make the team. Defensively they are going to be very vulnerable, the fans will be on their backs too from any early mistakes. Tense for Arsenal at the minute. 2-1 or 3-1, Villa win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 well if Villa score 1st I imagine Arsenal fans will get on teams and Wengers back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 4-0 Arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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