Arsenal (A) Build Up

[~LFCHistory~]

We are losing this one, can feel it my bones, no way are they losing three in a row at home.

I've prepared myself for a defeat so if it happens I won't be overly upset, my gut feeling is that from the opening whistle we're going to have to endure wave after wave of Arsenal attacks, this is going to be an extremely tough match for us.

[BigChief]

The one thing Chelsea have shown us is put two deep defensive midfielders (Lucas and Hendo) in front of a solid back four. Then endure wave after wave of Arsenal attacks through the middle (without Ox/Walcott they have nothing down the sides).

Break occasionally with Suarez and Sturridge plus a further forward Gerrard and 3 points are guaranteed. I can't understand this fear of such a simple game plan against such a predictable (albeit good) team.

It means playing a loose 4-2-3-1 though.

[Fernandinho]

While I don't entirely disagree with these sentiments I am very sure we are going to line up with the exact same team, and see Coutinho introduced with 30 to go if we need a goal.

[baitman]

if we get to half time and its 0-0 then we will take them apart in the 2nd half. can see it being 3-0 as they crumble like wet rice paper.

dont need to worry too much about our defence, we should be solid enough. can you imagine how their defence will be bricking it against our lads

[cream]

They've not been playing well recently, my Arsenal supporting mates are really worried about Suarez tearing them a new one. I feel confident.

[Fosterbloke]

Top of the league is up for grabs! I expect us to really go for it and win.

[dizzycat]

Looks like it's could to be played with an immense amount of rain falling. That would make things interesting. I miss those old fashioned games with mini lakes on the pitches and a sodden football being lumped around and not bouncing.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLIWu3djIig"]Most Wet Football Field Ever - YouTube[/ame]

[Chazza]

Martin Atkinson been appointed ref.

Hasn't reffed a prem game since the 28th of Sept and did Northampton v Cheltenham in league 2 last week.

[Sarb]

Perfectly logical appointment that. FFS

[RichC]

Not a fan of Atkinson at all.

[Yozza]

Not a fan of Atkinson at all.

He's a ****e referee

[Bender]

@ViktorFagerLFC: Philippe Coutinho passed fit for Liverpool to face Arsenal http://t.co/5wXoGBN5et via @MailOnline

[Leyton388]

Yeah ****ing have some of that!

[RichC]

I still think we'll see him start from the bench.

Be interesting to see if the Gunners play that high defensive line that they've been playing of late, hopefully they will as Suarez & Sturridge could have a field day

[Fosterbloke]

I still think we'll see him start from the bench.

Be interesting to see if the Gunners play that high defensive line that they've been playing of late, hopefully they will as Suarez & Sturridge could have a field day

Or we get punished by sloppy possession.