Arsenal away Build up

[RedReet]

Just hope Arsharvin doesn't play as he has a good scoring record against us doesn't he !

He’s been gash this year too, so that would be a real sickener. If Walcott is fit enough, he should start ahead of him though.

[anfieldanfield]

I fear what an experienced manager like Wenger could learn from watching our match vs City having now seen young Flanagan play. Away from home, big crowd heckling him etc. Not sure he's ready for that personally. We'll see maybe but I think if someone else at the back is ready they'll come in and replace him.

Suppose Kenny could play Carra right back and bring in Soto.

But what does that say to Flanagan ?

He comes in, plays extremely well, fully of confidence and then he's dropped. Would just show to me that we don't have much faith in him against a dangerous attack.

Nasri v Flanagan...hell of a test for the lad

[SB]

Sink or swim I suppose. Like you've all said, it's a hell of a test. If he gets through it, I'd expect him to get a good run in the side regardless of who's fit but what could it do to his confidence if he sinks?

[S-RED]

i think we'll play 5 at the back on sunday; with soto coming in

[GTi]

FWIW...

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[Exiled_red]

i think we'll play 5 at the back on sunday; with soto coming in

I wouldn't see the point in that Kyriakos is good in the air and crap on the ground, Arsenal aren't really a team with a great deal of threat in the air, but are quick and skillful on the ground. Playing Kyriakos would be suicidal IMO

[Kinell]

A win for us will probably cement united's 19th. Nightmare.

[S-RED]

I wouldn't see the point in that Kyriakos is good in the air and crap on the ground, Arsenal aren't really a team with a great deal of threat in the air, but are quick and skillful on the ground. Playing Kyriakos would be suicidal IMO

But with Arsenals passing game, we'll be looking to squeeze the space. Hence a back 5, Lucas & spearing in centre mid, Kuyt right & Carroll upfront.

This would leave a straight choice between Suarez/Miereles.................

[banditos]

I wouldn't see the point in that Kyriakos is good in the air and crap on the ground, Arsenal aren't really a team with a great deal of threat in the air, but are quick and skillful on the ground. Playing Kyriakos would be suicidal IMO

[Rudo]

A win for us will probably cement united's 19th. Nightmare.

A point for us would cement United's 19th title, nevermind a win.

I think it'll 1-1 with either Suarez or Carroll scoring.

[spanky]

even though we have a bad record against them away i think Carroll and Suarez will have a field day against their back line.

hard one to call though

[Rudo]

Got to be...

-------------Carroll
Suarez------Miereles-------Kuyt
---------Lucas-Spearing
Aurelio----MS-----JC------Flanagan
-------------Reina

Huge test for Lucas and Spearing against Wilshere and Diaby.

Diaby's a big lump of **** all.

Fabregas will play.

[yamiedo]

Sink or swim I suppose. Like you've all said, it's a hell of a test. If he gets through it, I'd expect him to get a good run in the side regardless of who's fit but what could it do to his confidence if he sinks?

Im sure Flanagan would understand, he wouldn't let it bring him down because he knows he's lucky to get an opportunity anyway. That said, I'd still start with Flanagan because he is stable defensively whereas playing Soto would be a nightmare with the pace Arsenal have. Soto is bound to give away a penalty.

[JBOX]

Will the King go with 3 CB's like he did at Chelsea away? I'd go with same starting 11 as the Man City game. If it's not broken don't fix it.

Saying that, I don't really care. Kenny knows best so I just hope the lads come up with a good performance and get a result!

[SB]

Im sure Flanagan would understand, he wouldn't let it bring him down because he knows he's lucky to get an opportunity anyway. That said, I'd still start with Flanagan because he is stable defensively whereas playing Soto would be a nightmare with the pace Arsenal have. Soto is bound to give away a penalty.

I agree and if one of the senior players is returning then I'd bring them in at his expense. I'd probably start him the game after though