Arsenal away build up

[SB]

Wednesday 16/3 @ 2015

So they’ve got a day less than us to prepare for this must win match but it’ll be an interesting match that’s for sure.

Any news on Mo’s foot injury & do we have any other injury concerns ?

[Mark79]

Kick off is 8:15pm local time. Not 6pm!

[SB]

Kick off is 8:15pm local time. Not 6pm!

Cheers.

[Fredo]

Going to be a tough one this. Arsenal are a team on the up.

[Buzzo]

They have definitely improved.

Not sure they have the squad depth we have so that 36 hours additional rest, plus us being able to rotate the players a bit should help.

Shame Arsenal got rid of PEA they have improved a lot since they did.

[Fredo]

If they could win all their games in hand the would be breathing on Chelsea’s necks.

If they can add to that base they’ve got, they will be the team to watch next season. Big question on Arteta as he doesn’t have the experience, but he’s been under Pep’s tutelage for a long time.

Made some really good signings as well, so very stable club, very similar to us.

[Norbs]

Is 'Tutelage' French for ballsack?

[Fredo]

Is 'Tutelage' French for ballsack?

Definitely not.

They've taken more points than us and City in the last 11 games.

[Norbs]

Definitely not.

They've taken more points than us and City in the last 11 games.

Wow!

[spud_gun]

Despite it being a Champions League night Sky Sports are showing the game in the UK

[BigChief]

Let's hope Arsenal are in the mood to help our goal difference as per every season, despite being on the up.

Has to be the same back five, no point upsetting rhythm with Konate being 'ill'. Fab and Hendo are automatic picks so Thiago comes in for Keita?

Just leaves Jota, Mane, Diaz up front if we rest Salah, which we should but bring him on against tired legs.

[SB]

Let's hope Arsenal are in the mood to help our goal difference as per every season, despite being on the up.

Has to be the same back five, no point upsetting rhythm with Konate being 'ill'. Fab and Hendo are automatic picks so Thiago comes in for Keita?

Just leaves Jota, Mane, Diaz up front if we rest Salah, which we should but bring him on against tired legs.

All makes sense that.

[The_weatherman]

Let's hope Arsenal are in the mood to help our goal difference as per every season, despite being on the up.

Has to be the same back five, no point upsetting rhythm with Konate being 'ill'. Fab and Hendo are automatic picks so Thiago comes in for Keita?

Just leaves Jota, Mane, Diaz up front if we rest Salah, which we should but bring him on against tired legs.

Not much more to add really, but feel we aren't quite clicking yet somehow despite good results, hopefully we find our rythm now. Arsenal have been in a comfortable position, I think they have only been playing once a week recently so they are fresh and well prepared. Will be much harder than our recent games against them.

[Pablo]

I saw a bit of their last game. They really do play some lovely football. Some great one touch stuff and some great mazy runs fro Saka etc. They've got no real goalscorer though so if often ends up leading to nothing.

[BigChief]

I saw a bit of their last game. They really do play some lovely football. Some great one touch stuff and some great mazy runs fro Saka etc. They've got no real goalscorer though so if often ends up leading to nothing.

Really hope they are still relying on Nketiah. Will need to keep Saka busy. Probably means Diaz to play on our left again and move Jota right. That will more than occupy Saka's mind and legs.