Arsenal V Liverpool, FA Cup, Feb 16 1600 BST

[fakeyank]

We have hit a rough. Win this and we have a decent chance for the cup.

[Xhaka Can’t]

We have to keep a clean sheet and somehow hope that someone up front can conjure up something.

I won't be able to watch this as I'll be travelling back from Yorkshire - and I'm ok with that.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Hopefully Agger will be fit for this, I don't want Kolo anywhere near our team again.

Apart from that, I've no idea for our team. Maybe Allen and Moses. But I expect it to be strong.

[Ralpheroo72]

0-3

[milla]

Bullshit, we will not win this, not with Wenger at the helm. :coffee:

[Niall_Quinn]

YAWN

0-0

0-0 after extra time

0-0 after pens

0-0 after sudden death

0-0 after actual death

[The Emirates Gallactico]

We just have to win this now.

[Munchies]

1-2

Season's over.

It'll be a fight for 4th for us.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

2-1 tbf.

[Marc Overmars]

This is a huge game really.

[pmakgreb]

Depend on the teams, liverpool can afford to play a strong team as they dont have CL to contend with. No doubt we will see 4 or 5 squad players get a game. Jenkenson, Monreal, Gnarby, Podolski and Bentdner will all probably start.

If Liverpool play their strongest 11 they will win comfortably...

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

3-0

Ozil hattrick

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Terrible news, Howard Webb has been assigned this match. I remember him sending off Adebayor for literally nothing a few years go in the same fixture.


It'll mean the likes of Lucas will be able to commit 10,000 niggly fouls before he's finally shown a yellow card so that the "flow" of the game can be protected.

[Xhaka Can’t]

I don't think it matters who is assigned to this match

[McNamara That Ghost...]

And Lucas is dead.

Plus, we'll have Flamini playing so we'll need somebody who lets players commit 10,000 fouls with impunity.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

We have Skrtel, Gerrard, Henderson and Suarez who can foul there.

[Niall_Quinn]

Who knows what will happen here? Thought we'd go out and be positive against Utd. Now I suppose the chances are we'll try to get away with another negative approach. If we do that then we're out, no doubt about it. If we play with a bit of ambition then maybe. Trouble is the desperately negative approach to the last two games has rapidly converted us from favourites to simply ensuring we don't get a pasting. This has been a bad, bad week for the manager. He's handled just about everything 100% wrong.

[Alpha]

It shows how people 's memory is very short . Just because of the 5-1 scoreline suddenly Liverpool becomes a nightmare for Arsenal fans . Normally Liverpool do not give us a hard time and I would take that thrashing as a on-off Just as the scums thrashed us 5-1 in Carling cup few years back .
This is a game that Arsenal will win and win well .
3-1

[Bumble]

i expect us to rest a few players, although not sure why as surely we are more likely to beat Liverpool at home than bayern over two legs. And if we do rest players and Liverpool play full strength side, cant see how losing another game is really going to help confidence. i would like to see gnabry play and the ox... just had a bit of pace into the side. give wilshere a rest along with giroud.

we are going to have to defend better than last time, perhaps give Sagna a rest but Gibbs needs another game and we dont have a choice with the Mert/Kos partnership.

think we will draw 1-1 just to make things worse.

[AFC Leveller]

Do we play a replay if its a draw after the 90? dont fancy going to Anfield again this season.

Liverpool will play their first 11 because they have no midweek games, they dont have to worry abut fitness or fatigue.

Its funny because prior to last saturday, id have said this was a routine 2-0 win against them but after their last 2 big wins, they'll be confident of winning.

The only thing i do think will go for us is that Rodgers wont stifle us like Man ure or Chelsea and his side will be open and attacking so i guess it leaves some room for us to attack.

1-0.

[GP]

2-0

[pmakgreb]

Wenger is sure to rest 1 or 2 at least. Im hoping he plays a strong team. Flamini is sure to play, podolski too. Id say we are looking at fabianski, sagna, mertesacker, koschielny, gibbs, flamini, arteta, ox,, podolski, bentdner, gnarby. Liverpool will play a full strength tho they msy make 1 or 2 changes. Id rather lose this than draw as we won't win away anyway. We'll prob lose 2 or 3-1 tho....

[Bumble]

I would much rather win this and lose against bayern. The competition is wide open as most of the teams we struggle against are out. In wenger speak we stand about 5% chance of going through against bayern.

[Krishen]

Evening boys and girls,

Liverpool fan back again and was wondering if I could pick your brains again for our forum.
No point asking the same questions, but want to get a general feel for how you guys see the game coming up (pessimistic bunch aren't ya?!).

1) What were your thoughts about the game at Anfield?
2) Where do you think you got it wrong and where did LFC get it right?
3) Do you think Wenger will alter his approach in light of the last couple of results?
4) Any expected changes in the lineup?
5) What priority do you put on this game vs PL and CL?
6) What's your prediction?

Any help appreciated guys!!

[Niall_Quinn]

http://youtu.be/lSPNQ82Sq4E

[Syn]

Go ahead GP, you have my support this time.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

My belief is the manager will rest players, so we can remain 'fresh' for the Bayern game midweek - a game which by the time it has ended, we'll have long pissed away our best shot of silverware this season, the FA Cup, and will be left facing the daunting task of having to go to the Allianz, required to win by 3-4 clear goals to advance to the next round of the CL.

1-2.

:getcoat:

[Marc Overmars]

Evening boys and girls,

Liverpool fan back again and was wondering if I could pick your brains again for our forum.
No point asking the same questions, but want to get a general feel for how you guys see the game coming up (pessimistic bunch aren't ya?!).

1) What were your thoughts about the game at Anfield?
2) Where do you think you got it wrong and where did LFC get it right?
3) Do you think Wenger will alter his approach in light of the last couple of results?
4) Any expected changes in the lineup?
5) What priority do you put on this game vs PL and CL?
6) What's your prediction?

Any help appreciated guys!!

1. I was pretty gutted, nothing else to add really.
2. We're a fairly conservative team now, we don't really press and play with much energy. It's all very methodical and we rely on our ability to keep the ball to see us through games. That's fine against the weaker teams who won't have a go but against the better sides we don't have that same fear factor. Liverpool just went for it and we folded.
3. No I don't expect a huge change of approach, but I suppose this game being so soon after the hammering on Saturday means we may give a better account of ourselves.
4. Fabianski will probably go in goal. Flamini returns from suspension and there's a possibility of Gnabry starting. Maybe Vermaelen as well.
5. Well for me I place this very high because I think we're unlikely to win the league and have very little chance of getting past Bayern.
6. 1-1.

[Master Splinter]

1-1.

And pub a morale-boosting win in the replay.

[Letters]

1) What were your thoughts about the game at Anfield?
:ilt: Embarrassing. Haven't seen us ripped apart like that for a long

2) Where do you think you got it wrong and where did LFC get it right?
We played far too high a line although I do think it was a bit of a freak game. The early goal got your tails up, we never recovered.

3) Do you think Wenger will alter his approach in light of the last couple of results?
:lol: He basically never changes his approach.

4) Any expected changes in the lineup?
I think with one eye on the Bayern game he'll rotate a bit, no idea who.

5) What priority do you put on this game vs PL and CL?
CL definitely 3rd priority as I don't believe we have much hope vs Bayern. I don't think we'll win the PL either so if I had to pick one it would be the FA Cup simply because a lot of the big guns are out and if we beat Liverpool there'll be only one other big side left. In the PL I hope we finish strongly, we won't win it but if we don't collapse, get a decent number of points and get more points than last year I'll be content enough.

6) What's your prediction?
Think we might sneak it 2-1.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

The Telegraph says Andy Gray will commentate on this one, rather than Owen :yippee:

[Niall_Quinn]

The Telegraph says Andy Gray will commentate on this one, rather than Owen :yippee:

This is a massive result. For both clubs. A victory for football in general.

[GP]

A victory for the human race, some might say.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

No jokes about their terrible makeshift backline and how rubbish it is? We must be really scared this time....

[Niall_Quinn]

No jokes about their terrible makeshift backline and how rubbish it is? We must be really scared this time....

I think everything about Kolo has been said.

[Thierrymon]

Hopefully the return of flamini will help us have a bit more aggression and control in the middle. The amount of space between the midfield and our defense in the game at Anfield was the main contributor to our humiliation.

[Injury Time]

Hopefully the return of flamini will help us have a bit more aggression and control in the middle. The amount of space between the midfield and our defense in the game at Anfield was the main contributor to our humiliation.
Failmeani will get sent off for shaking hands too vigourously in the tunnel, or for first crunching tackle on Saurez so we can watch Jack get dumped off the ball/ give it away. 0-2 ht 1-3 ft :ilt:

[Munchies]

Cazorla is out for this. Podolski will likely start in that case.

Flamini is back.

Arteta is suspended for the Bayern game, so I'd like to see Flamini start and then get taken off later on so he's ready for Bayern.

http://www.arsenal.com/pressconference

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Hopefully the return of flamini will help us have a bit more aggression and control in the middle. The amount of space between the midfield and our defense in the game at Anfield was the main contributor to our humiliation.

He is an instant improvement on that snail. Thank god Flamini's back.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Arteta is suspended for the Bayern game, so I'd like to see Flamini start and then get taken off later on so he's ready for Bayern.

http://www.arsenal.com/pressconference

Excellent news.

[Özim]

As long as Wilshere doesn't start we're all good.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

He is an instant improvement on that snail. Thank god Flamini's back.

The same thing happened against Man City though.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

The same thing happened against Man City though.

Exactly. It's a systematic fault of how Wenger sets up his teams rather than the fault of one indivudual. It's stupid to think that the return of just one player will solve the issue.

[Munchies]

The same thing happened against Man City though.

Still think Flamini is far better for us compared to Arteta over the season.

[Marc Overmars]

Flamini and Arteta are both well below the standard we need for that position.

[Munchies]

Flamini and Arteta are both well below the standard we need for that position.

Agreed, but what can you do with Wenger ?

Tbf to Arteta, he isn't a CDM, and Flamini isn't as he was in 08

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Still think Flamini is far better for us compared to Arteta over the season.

Both have their limitations, Flamini running about like a maniac can have its benefits but ultimately it's still going to leave us with a big gap in midfield if we don't select the right people around and he's more than likely to get himself suspended. It's why I think Gibbs is the better option in the bigger games, he has the recovery pace that Monreal does not.

[Penguin]

They both have glaring weaknesses, definitely. Would anyone take Song back?

[Özim]

Flamini was getting a lot of praise earlier on in the season, not convinced he's ever been good enough, couldn't get a game at Milan and they were happy to let him leave which says a lot given Milan's level these days.

Generally you get what you pay for on the whole, he was free.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

They both have glaring weaknesses, definitely. Would anyone take Song back?

Ha!! Lest we forget all his defensive problems. Even with our current issues we're definitely better right now than with him - you just need to look at the table.

Anyway, the good thing is that in our pursuit of a DM a the start of the window last summer it does seem that Wenger is looking to fix this. Need to go all out for Lars Bender again.

[Marc Overmars]

Agreed, but what can you do with Wenger ?

Tbf to Arteta, he isn't a CDM, and Flamini isn't as he was in 08

Flamini would be the butt of all jokes on here if he played for another team. Limited player and a scrote to cap it off.

Arteta is as a great man once said, a snail. He's not a natural in this position and it shows by how often he's overrun, he doesn't have the pace to compensate either.

We have the dosh now, I want a top quality striker, pacey winger and CM in the summer. #footballmanager

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Flamini would be the butt of all jokes on here if he played for another team. Limited player and a scrote to cap it off.

Arteta is as a great man once said, a snail. He's not a natural in this position and it shows by how often he's overrun, he doesn't have the pace to compensate either.

We have the dosh now, I want a top quality striker, pacey winger and CM in the summer. #footballmanager

Throw in a Rightback (Sagna looks off and Jenks isn't good enough) and another central defender (to replace TV5 who looks off and who can keep BFG & Kos on their toes).

Quite a few positions we need to fill up.

To sum up:

Out: One of Flamini or Arteta (don't think there's room for two reserve DM's), Sagna, TV5, Podolski

In: Pacy technical winger/runner, DM, CB, RB & world class striker.


I'm not asking for much. :coffee:

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Flamini definitely adds more steel and protection to the back 4 which is what you want from your DM. He throws himself about, is physically stronger and puts in the tackles that need to be made. He's a natural DM and you can tell. Perhaps if he had a side parting and shouted less he'd be appreciated more seeing as a small minority seem to like the obedient, professional look that Arteta brings. Maybe it's because this look fits in with the whole 'Arsenal are a classy team' BS.

Arteta when put under pressure is crap, he doesn't make the tackles required, and spends half his time chasing shadows. He's good against the shit teams because we can control possession and his 2 yard, sideways passes are fine. But he can't mix it with the big boys and is utter toilet when we play them.

Sign a CM/DM in the summer, get rid of Arteta and have Flamini as back up. But for now, Flamini should be first choice all day.

[Özim]

Flamini is alright but I don't like that mole on his nose, he has enough money why not get it removed?

[Power n Glory]

I don't think the DM position is a serious problem for the time being. We can certainly do better but Arteta and Flamini have come under more scrutiny because of Ramsey's absence and Wilshere's inclusion in the middle.

Ramsey was putting up silly numbers, like 7 tackles per game! That's incredible. A three man combo of Arteta, Wilshere and Ozil struggle to notch up those numbers between them. Wilshere has yet to make a tackle since coming back from that short lay off. He's made one unsuccessful attempt Liverpool and there was nothing against United. If you look over his last 5 starts, we're talking 1 tackle a game. That's not good enough if you're playing in the middle. Ozil gets stick and looks very slight but he's not as bad as Wilshere on the tackles. It's surprising and shocking because Wilshere appears to be busy.

I think Wenger needs to have a word with Wilshere and maybe stick Rosicky in the middle or give Ox some more games. Ozil also needs to get in on the defensive work. It's not all down to the DM's and they're suffering because Ramsey is injured.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Flamini is alright but I don't like that mole on his nose, he has enough money why not get it removed?

He needs to start plucking his eyebrows and pout like a tranny as well, certain fans seem to like that.

[Injury Time]

Throw in a Rightback (Sagna looks off and Jenks isn't good enough) and another central defender (to replace TV5 who looks off and who can keep BFG & Kos on their toes).

Quite a few positions we need to fill up.

To sum up:

Out: One of Flamini or Arteta (don't think there's room for two reserve DM's), Sagna, TV5, Podolski

In: Pacy technical winger/runner, DM, CB, RB & world class striker.


I'm not asking for much. :coffee:

Don't forget we have Diaby who can be injured/ a new signing/ injured / injured there.

[selassie]

Flamini would be the butt of all jokes on here if he played for another team. Limited player and a scrote to cap it off.

Arteta is as a great man once said, a snail. He's not a natural in this position and it shows by how often he's overrun, he doesn't have the pace to compensate either.

We have the dosh now, I want a top quality striker, pacey winger and CM in the summer. #footballmanager

Totally agree.

If we really want to push on and become a dominant team domestically and in Europe then we need to sign a top quality Defensive Midfielder and a top quality Striker.

I personally hope Wenger goes back in for Lars Bender as the DM signing, the boy looks a real talent.

[Munchies]

Can we sign this guy and quietly swap him with Luis?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmUzchtPZbk
:haha: at his pic with Sturridge

[AFC Leveller]

I agree with those saying we need a proper DCM. Arteta and Flamini are decent against the bottom 10 but for us to push on to the next level we need a real specialist in there; somebody who can pass it quickly, has strength, defensive nous, able to read the game, wins a freekick when he gets robbed of the ball, doesnt hide etc.

Iùd sign Bender and Snachez in the summer.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Santi got out of his sickbed and was in training today.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

Flamini would have been powerless to stop the shambles occurring witnessed the other day....and possibly wound up to the brink of walking....

The backline were worse than anything Arteta did that day. We have taken it easy on them, which I think is right to an extent as they have served us well this season....but the high line was our death warrant, so I would be reluctant to put too much of that on Arteta, even with his limitations.

I like the idea of Bender though....a positionally sound, hard working player who distributes the ball well like Arteta and doesn't panic under pressure of passing the ball out when closed down quickly.


Far too often on this board we put the ability to counter attack effectively quickly simply down to pace, but it is far more sophisticated than that imo. Against United, RvP sprung our offside trap to perfection, because he was placed perfectly and timed his run expertly.... only to pass it to Sneezy whilst pirouetting on his chocolate leg and hitting the deck. RvP is no speed demon. The best counter attacking players are usually nimble and dexterous but moreover their first positions are canny and their timing is deadly.

I would like to see Gnabry brought back in and be instructed to play off the shoulder of the opposition's backline when we are comfortably in possession and when the danger of losing the ball does not mean we're going to concede. I think he is intelligent enough to discern the difference accordingly.

Barcelona also typically play in a tight nit subuteo type matrix so they can play short and quick passes to each other..... The difference is, that in the background you can see one guy making a darting run which will be picked out immediately by the guy on the ball. Far too often we will play the short passes but the 1/2 runners simply won't be there....so we simply keep passing it until we gain even more territorial advantage by which point the oppositions defence lines are organised, set and right in front of their goal.

[Munchies]

Match day,

:scarf:

Nervous for it now, first goal is vital.

[AFC Leveller]

Flamini would have been powerless to stop the shambles occurring witnessed the other day....and possibly wound up to the brink of walking....

The backline were worse than anything Arteta did that day. We have taken it easy on them, which I think is right to an extent as they have served us well this season....but the high line was our death warrant, so I would be reluctant to put too much of that on Arteta, even with his limitations.

I like the idea of Bender though....a positionally sound, hard working player who distributes the ball well like Arteta and doesn't panic under pressure of passing the ball out when closed down quickly.


Far too often on this board we put the ability to counter attack effectively quickly simply down to pace, but it is far more sophisticated than that imo. Against United, RvP sprung our offside trap to perfection, because he was placed perfectly and timed his run expertly.... only to pass it to Sneezy whilst pirouetting on his chocolate leg and hitting the deck. RvP is no speed demon. The best counter attacking players are usually nimble and dexterous but moreover their first positions are canny and their timing is deadly.

I would like to see Gnabry brought back in and be instructed to play off the shoulder of the opposition's backline when we are comfortably in possession and when the danger of losing the ball does not mean we're going to concede. I think he is intelligent enough to discern the difference accordingly.

Barcelona also typically play in a tight nit subuteo type matrix so they can play short and quick passes to each other..... The difference is, that in the background you can see one guy making a darting run which will be picked out immediately by the guy on the ball. Far too often we will play the short passes but the 1/2 runners simply won't be there....so we simply keep passing it until we gain even more territorial advantage by which point the oppositions defence lines are organised, set and right in front of their goal.

Well put mate.

With Gnabry, Pod and even the OX, we have the runners/goal scorers yet we simply refuse to play it in behind or even make the fucking runs in the first place.

[Syn]

Game over. Wengers chucked it lads. Apparently he's fielding crud. Sanogo to start.

[KSE Comedy Club]

Game over. Wengers chucked it lads. Apparently he's fielding crud. Sanogo to start.

I'm not surprised tbh.

Squad has been stretched too thin.

[Power n Glory]

It's best we take risks and try different players in this game. We need someone from the bench to step up and get into the first team.

[KSE Comedy Club]

It's best we take risks and try different players in this game. We need someone from the bench to step up and get into the first team.

Agreed.

However, whilst the theory is sound, the praticality won't be.

[KSE Comedy Club]

Is there the risk that podolski might play?

Wouldn't want that tbh, he might score :sulk:

[Niall_Quinn]

Game over. Wengers chucked it lads. Apparently he's fielding crud. Sanogo to start.

Doubt they can do worse than the last time but if they can prove me wrong then fair dues.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/73020000/jpg/_73020426_emirates.jpg
The tunnel.

Interesting.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Jones, Flanagan, Skrtel, Agger, Cissokho, Gerrard, Allen, Coutinho, Suarez, Sterling, Sturridge
Mignolet, Toure, Moses, Henderson, Kelly, Aspas, Teixeira

[GP]

No Toure :(

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Jones? Shoot at every opportunity. :scarf:

[Munchies]

That's a strong Liverpool team ffs

:/

[Marc Overmars]

Sanogo starts. :popcorn:

[Munchies]

Sanogo starts. :popcorn:

Can't be as shit as Giroud.

Sanogogogogo :bow:

[The Emirates Gallactico]

That's a strong Liverpool team ffs

:/

That's what having no CL allows you to do. :(



Looks like Giroud isn't starting so I think our natural passing game will be affected. Our best hope as said above is probably to take pot shots at Jones and hope one goes in.

[Syn]

Skipper still can't get a game. :lol:

He'll be off in the summer.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Jones, Flanagan, Skrtel, Agger, Cissokho, Gerrard, Allen, Coutinho, Suarez, Sterling, Sturridge
Mignolet, Toure, Moses, Henderson, Kelly, Aspas, Teixeira

Arsenal: Fabianski, Jenkinson, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Flamini, Arteta, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Özil, Podolski, Sanogo.
Subs: Viviano, Sagna, Gibbs, Wilshere, Cazorla, Gnabry, Giroud.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Skipper still can't get a game. :lol:

He'll be off in the summer.

He's still dead.

[Marc Overmars]

No Gnabbers. :(

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Is Bendtner injured?

And Gnabry should be starting!!

[Syn]

He's still dead.

Ah. I guess he normally would be on the bench at least.

Interesting team. Let's see what Ozil can do now that he has a bit of pace upfront.

[Penguin]

What does the bench look like?

Edit - Nvm it's on page 8 :lol: :doh:

[Munchies]

I actually don't mind Sanogo starting, he's fast and strong, and can't be any worse than everyone else we have right now.

[Bumble]

The bench looks better than the starting XI!!!! Apart from the CBs.

[Syn]

What does the bench look like?

Very strong, comfortable, sturdy.

[GP]

What does the bench look like?

It's a row of red chairs, look a bit like car seats.

[Munchies]

hd flash bt sport stream
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hq-hd-streams

[Penguin]

Very strong, comfortable, sturdy.


It's a row of red chairs, look a bit like car seats.

Ok I asked for that :getcoat:

[Munchies]

Arteta and Flamini have never played well together...

[Niall_Quinn]

Arsenal: Fabianski, Jenkinson, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Flamini, Arteta, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Özil, Podolski, Sanogo.
Subs: Viviano, Sagna, Gibbs, Wilshere, Cazorla, Gnabry, Giroud.

Flamini / Arteta :doh:

:doh:

:doh:

[Niall_Quinn]

Mad Jens :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Well, they had their day in the sun against Napoli at home but not since then, it's true.

Wenget kinda has to after what happened at Anfield though.

[Munchies]

Draw coming up

[Niall_Quinn]

I actually don't mind Sanogo starting, he's fast and strong, and can't be any worse than everyone else we have right now.

On the few very occasions we've seen him (mostly on YouTube) he's looked (let's be kind) ordinary. Good luck to him of course but we can't expect him to come into and essentially make his debut, after a long lay-off, in the FA Cup, against Liverpool.

FFS

[Niall_Quinn]

Draw coming up

Draw before the matches :bow:

Absolutely ridiculous.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Draw coming up

I made a thread for it. Don't leave it lonely!

[Niall_Quinn]

I made a thread for it. Don't leave it lonely!

Is that the "Stupid Corrupt Cunts at the FA" thread, or did you make a new one?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

When did I channel my inner N_Q? :unsure:

[Munchies]

On the few very occasions we've seen him (mostly on YouTube) he's looked (let's be kind) ordinary. Good luck to him of course but we can't expect him to come into and essentially make his debut, after a long lay-off, in the FA Cup, against Liverpool.

FFS

When you put it like that... ffs it is.

[Niall_Quinn]

When did I channel my inner N_Q? :unsure:

I don't think you used those exact words but I knew what you meant.

[Xhaka Can’t]

On the few very occasions we've seen him (mostly on YouTube) he's looked (let's be kind) ordinary. Good luck to him of course but we can't expect him to come into and essentially make his debut, after a long lay-off, in the FA Cup, against Liverpool.

FFS

Well, we don't know a lot about him.

[Niall_Quinn]

Well, we don't know a lot about him.

He was a postman and he has one leg. That's about it.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Like seeing rabbits in the headlamps.

Er what, McAllister?

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

It's a row of red chairs, look a bit like car seats.

But that's not important right now.

[Power n Glory]

With Flamini and Arteta in the middle, I'm expecting a struggle. Will have to be counter attacking football with Pod and Ox on the flanks. Not sure why Wenger is risking both of our DM's for this game.

[Munchies]

Stream which is further ahead , not hd though

http://www.vipboxuk.co/football/207710/1/arsenal-vs-liverpool-fc-live-stream-online.html

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Like seeing rabbits in the headlamps.

Er what, McAllister?

he's Scottish, they have simple pleasures which include maiming and murdering small animals

[Niall_Quinn]

Andy Gray, NO OWEN, football is back!

[Syn]

The new Baptista :pray:

[Marc Overmars]

Come on Arsenal.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

he's Scottish, they have simple pleasures which include maiming and murdering small animals

Everyone needs a hobby.

[GP]

Andy Gray, NO OWEN, football is back!

"The only negative for Arsenal is Flamini alongside Arteta. That's a good decision by the manager."

Erm...

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Who started the clapping?

[Niall_Quinn]

Liverpool stronger, we're weaker. One manager taking it seriously, the other not so much.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

A period of silence. Not hard to follow basic instructions tbf.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Come on Arsenal. :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

Do the TV companies turn down the sound for our home games or is the home crowd really that shit?

[GP]

YES! Still 0-0 :dance:

[Munchies]

Fuck sake !

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fabs saves from Sturridge. Let Stevie Me pick whatever ball he wants.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Didn't concede from the first set-piece. :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Dreadful from the Ox.

[Niall_Quinn]

Fuck. Cross it Ox and stop taking shit corners.

[Munchies]

phew !

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Sturridge misses. Jesus wept.

[Niall_Quinn]

Okay, so if we keep playing like this we are going to get hammered. We MUST FUCKING PRESS THE MIDDLE. Didn't we learn that the last time?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Kos. :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

Kos having to play midfield and defence. Flamini and Arteta ... WHAT THE FUCK?

[Xhaka Can’t]

We are getting ripped apart

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Poor challenge from Monreal.

[Globalgunner]

Okay, so if we keep playing like this we are going to get hammered. We MUST FUCKING PRESS THE MIDDLE. Didn't we learn that the last time?

We are the Arsenal, we make a point of duty not to learn from our mistakes

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Skrtel gives us a present.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

BFG covering. :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

Well done Ox.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Ox couldn't do much else with it than that. Good play though.

[Munchies]

Sanogo is alot better than Giroud

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Sanogo. :lol:

[Niall_Quinn]

Nice by Ozil. Sanogo has nothing I'm afraid.

[Munchies]

Didn't even know Pods was on the pitch :lol:

[Niall_Quinn]

This is pathetic from the middle two. Ox is more effective at the moment.

Ozil looks on it though.

[GP]

Didn't even know Pods was on the pitch :lol:

You should pay attention.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Jones tips over BFG's flicker.

[Niall_Quinn]

At least the bookings are fair. For a change. So far.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Flanagan booked. Run at him!

[Munchies]

Yess!!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

OXOCUBE!!!!!

[Niall_Quinn]

Ox 1-0

Nice finish. Sanogo did quite well there.

[Power n Glory]

Yes! Good work from Sanogo!

[Marc Overmars]

Oxlade!!!!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Great stuff from the best Yaya in the league.

[Niall_Quinn]

Come on now. Fight for it.

[GP]

Wonderful.

Well deserved.

[KSE Comedy Club]

Gray loves gerrard doesn't he

[GP]

Gray loves gerrard doesn't he

He'll need a dry chair at half time.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Gray loves gerrard doesn't he

What a hit son...

[Munchies]

Sanogo > Giroud

I'd start him against Bayern :coffee:

[Syn]

Is it me or is Sanogo trying to handball everything?

Fair play he's working his nuts off upfront. Fantastic take and shot for Oxlade's goal.

[Globalgunner]

Sanogo doing more in 15 mins than Giroud in 15 matches

[Niall_Quinn]

That's why the 5-1 was a fluke. Today if everything goes right for them they are 2 up game over. But that hardly ever happens. Narrow margins.

[Marc Overmars]

Sanogo > Giroud

I'd start him against Bayern :coffee:

First choice from now on tbf.

[Niall_Quinn]

Why is Webb reffing it fairly? Anyone know?

[GP]

That Flanagan is a good looking lad haha lol jk

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Coutinho the thug booked. Run at him!

[KSE Comedy Club]

anyone watching a stream that the picture doesn't lock up all the time?

I feel like Im watching a piss poor slideshow

[Niall_Quinn]

Good defending.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

That was some break.

[Niall_Quinn]

Brilliant Kos.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Kos. :scarf:

[Niall_Quinn]

We're fighting them now. Much better.

[Munchies]

Sanogo doing more in 15 mins than Giroud in 15 matches

Well put.

Sanogo is playing great

[Niall_Quinn]

Webb puts a stop to it though.

[Niall_Quinn]

Suarez cheat mode fails.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Suarez bitten on the neck?

[Niall_Quinn]

Why do we leave so much space on the flanks?

[Marc Overmars]

Why do we leave so much space on the flanks?

Doesn't help when all the midfielders prefer to play centrally.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Sanogo. :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Flanagan boots it out.

[Niall_Quinn]

Come on home crowd, sing a fucking song.

[Niall_Quinn]

Jones :haha:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Jones playing Piggy in the Middle with Fabs.

[Niall_Quinn]

Sanogo :doh:

[Globalgunner]

Sanogo. :bow:

We are all loving Sanogo, mostly because he's not Giroud.
Take your chance son, let Oliver do his scoring off the pitch.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Stevie Me avoids a booking.

[Niall_Quinn]

What a scrote Gerrard is. No card either.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Poldi. :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Brilliant from Sterling.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Great work from Yaya.

[Niall_Quinn]

Come on Gray. If Stevie me isn't booked for that kick then nothing is a booking.

Oh, except for flamini of course.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Flamini booked. :rolleyes:

[Niall_Quinn]

Nice play. Unlucky.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Poldi over.

Özil. :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

Unlucky Ox. He's playing really well.

[Niall_Quinn]

Sanogo out of his league, poor kid.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Poldi. :lol:

Needed a low cross.

[WMUG]

Sanogo out of his league, poor kid.

U WOT M8

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Suarez. :haha:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Stevie Me booked! :haha:

[Niall_Quinn]

That should be his second yellow and off. Cynical fucker Stevie me.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Suarez shoots, Fabs saves.

All stemmed from a stupid flick by Jenks.

[Niall_Quinn]

Stupid flicks :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Good stuff from Sanogo. Shot charged down.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

The Maccy and NQ Show.

[Niall_Quinn]

Fuck off Webb, what was that whistle for?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Airshot from Sanogo. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Should be a corner I thought.

Fight fight fight!

[Niall_Quinn]

Webb asking Gerard what to do. Let him off is the ruling by Stevie.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Webb's face :haha:

[Penguin]

Jenks scares me :yikes:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Sterling put his hands on him, no booking.

And Webb is a copper. Douche.

1-0 HT. :bow:

[Marc Overmars]

Bit of a shit game but we're winning, so far so good.

[GP]

Pleased with that. Deservedly lead. Need to kick on 2nd half.

[Niall_Quinn]

HT funny old game.

started terribly, but found some fight and forced a goal. Good so far from Kos and Merts, Ox and Ozil. Pods putting in a shift too.

sanogo has good presence but really poor first touch and terribly slow over first few yards. We'll do better from set pieces than open play with him up top.

monreal getting raped again. That's where the problems are coming from.

[Power n Glory]

Sterling put his hands on him, no booking.

And Webb is a copper. Douche.

1-0 HT. :bow:

Should have been a booking but he spoke with Stevie G and all is okay.

[Niall_Quinn]

Khaleesi :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

Should have been a booking but he spoke with Stevie G and all is okay.

He shouldn't even be on the field. Nor should Gerrard.

[KSE Comedy Club]

Jens :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Should have been a booking but he spoke with Stevie G and all is okay.

Stevie Me knows how to deal with diffusing police charges I guess.

[Niall_Quinn]

Bergkamp :bow:

Wilson :bow:

[Power n Glory]

HT funny old game.

started terribly, but found some fight and forced a goal. Good so far from Kos and Merts, Ox and Ozil. Pods putting in a shift too.

sanogo has good presence but really poor first touch and terribly slow over first few yards. We'll do better from set pieces than open play with him up top.

monreal getting raped again. That's where the problems are coming from.

Sanogo has been decent. He's holding up the ball and running in behind their defensive line.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Not bad so far. Bit of a scrappy affair but after last Saturday's game, it was always important not to let Liverpool do that again.

Sanago looks aggressive and has some pace, strength & size about him but understandly looks very raw. His touches and decision making need working on but I've been pleasantly happy with what he's turned out. Can't really expect much considering where's he's come from.

Ox's pace is refershing to see and the Flamini/Arteta combo is working so far.


Why is Webb reffing it fairly? Anyone know?

Yeah I was quite surprised by that. Apart from Sterling getting away with a clear yellow (hands on the ref!!) he's not been that bad. He's actually booking people for fouls instead of letting them get away with things for umpteen times before taking action. Maybe the FA are on to him?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Chance to win the matchball if you've got the lucky number. :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

Here we go. Just keep it tight.

[Niall_Quinn]

Stevie me gives permission for the second half to start.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Come on Arsenal.

[Niall_Quinn]

Good save fabianski. Terrible defending.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Great save from Fabianski to deny Suarez!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Suarez. :lol:

[Niall_Quinn]

What a goal. Fucking brilliant.

Podolski 2-0

[Power n Glory]

Quick and deadly!

[Munchies]

YHHHHHHHHHHHH

[McNamara That Ghost...]

PODOLSKI!!!!!

[Niall_Quinn]

Ox :bow:

[GP]

Outstanding

[Edinburgh Gooner]

That was fucking fantastic!!

[Niall_Quinn]

And Ox again. Nice hold up sanogo.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Ox is tearing it up.

[Niall_Quinn]

Ox all over the pitch

[Edinburgh Gooner]

Let's do these fuckers. Someone is due a pasting from us.

[Niall_Quinn]

Webb blows for fuck all again. That shit really kills momentum.

[Marc Overmars]

Get the fuck in. :dance:

[Niall_Quinn]

Let's do these fuckers. Someone is due a pasting from us.

Actually lets keep it tight and keep fighting in the middle. That's the key.

[Globalgunner]

That, friends, is what a proper striker can do, not some jumped up fashion model in football boots

[Niall_Quinn]

Monreal is getting wasted every time.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Coutinho so lucky there.

[Niall_Quinn]

Jenks :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

Monreal is killing us. Get Gibbs on now.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Good effort from Suarez.