Arsenal (A): Build Up

[The_weatherman]

I'd prefer Can as our most attacking midfielder. Think he can offer a lot going forward and would prefer Milner's experience and reading of the game when covering Arsenal's runners from midfield.

Maybe, but if Rodgers sees Can as a holding player than I'd reckon he'd be there with Lucas to shore up in front of goal. I think we'll see us being compact and narrow and try to break quickly and playing a bit to Benteke's strengths, which is actually nice to be able to do.

[BigChief]

I think, if we read into Rodgers' comments about Arsenal, that we could see Lucas and Can in front of the defense to close down the space in front of goal. We'd then try to use counter attacks and Benteke's presence in the box.

Clyne - Skrtel - Lovren - Gomez
Lucas - Can
Firmino - Milner - Coutinho
Benteke

Limit the space they get in front of the goal and keep things narrow, similar to what West Ham did. Firmino - Milner - Coutinho could offer pressing as well.

Probably will see that formation tonight, with either Milner or Can in the one man in-front role. Maybe Rodgers will get the two to switch mid-game to offer different problems to Cazorla and Coq.

Its fair to say Benteke will be fairly isolated tonight. A set piece, or some more Brazilian magic could see us win it (if we do).

[redmike65]

If Lallana is out again and Hendo doesn't make it

------------Mig
Clyne-Skittles-Lovren-Gomez
-----Can-Lucas-Milner
----------Couts
------Benteke--Ings

but there seems to be no chatter about Danny boy at all so I'll assume he won't start.

[The_weatherman]

If Lallana is out again and Hendo doesn't make it

------------Mig
Clyne-Skittles-Lovren-Gomez
-----Can-Lucas-Milner
----------Couts
------Benteke--Ings

but there seems to be no chatter about Danny boy at all so I'll assume he won't start.

I think PST has all but confirmed the team earlier. Bobby in for Ings there.

[Chazza]

Bobby F

[fah-q]

What's relief strudel or don't I want to know?

[Fivex]

Nod to the ridiculous metaphor/analogy discussion.

[fah-q]

Nod to the ridiculous metaphor/analogy discussion.

Ah, I thought it was something normally found defined in Urban Dictionary.

#alabamahotpocket

[Saveloy]

Grim

[Exiled_red]

If we see Can as a DM surely he will play with Lucas at the base of the midfield with Milner the furthest forward if we are setting up in that way?

[Chris]

Getting a vibe for a 2-1, a birra corruption to equalise and Ingsy in stoppage time infront of our end.

We are certainly due a decision at that dump, we get screwed every ****ing year.







etc etc

[Fredo]

This is all rumours. I expect the same team, without Henderson, to play tonight.

[Muddled]

I think PST is usually on the money, Nigey.

[Fredo]

Who's PST?

[Muddled]

He's PoorScouserTommy.