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Match Day Thread Arsenal vs Southampton 30/11/2016 KO 7:45 PM

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by saintsfcfan, Nov 27, 2016.

  1. saintsfcfan

    saintsfcfan Well-Known Member

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    Hello and welcome back to another match thread by Saintsfcfan! Saints have a big big game against Arsenal in the EFL quarter finals, only a few games from Wembley. Can we do it, of course we can, but it will be extremely tough.

    Saints go into the game on the back of a superb win against the snake, where Charlie Austin scored inside a minute. He may be our only goal scorer recently but my word the game was all about Josh Sims. On his debut he was superb and will surely be in contention for the coming matches.

    Arsenal have been playing a mixed side in the EFL so hopefully saints will be able to take their chances, yeah right, when they get them. This is a great chance for Saints to get through, don't let it be a Sheffield United. Puel will surely rotate but hopefully not too much.

    My team:
    McCarthy
    Cedric Fonte Van Dijk McQueen
    Romeu
    Davis Clasie
    Boufal
    Austin Long

    My prediction: 2-1 Saints. Let's do this lads.

    COYR!!!!
     
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    I would start Sims again. If the point of rotation is to keep players fresh then you have to take advantage of little surprise cameos like JS. He won't, most likely, play all that often - but he deserves to continue for the league cup. Let's get McQueen out there with him...
     
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  3. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace
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    Fair play sfcfan, that was quick work!
     
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  4. saintsfcfan

    saintsfcfan Well-Known Member

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    The magic must continue!
     
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  5. Toss saints

    Toss saints Well-Known Member

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    Fully agree play Sims again whilst he is on a high
     
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  6. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    The only thing you can expect with Puel's team selection is the unexpected.
     
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    Dark Lord SFC Well-Known Member

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    Be interesting to give Olomola a run out as he has something to prove to Wenger
     
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  8. tomw24

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    My team:
    Forster, Sims and 9 others. :)
     
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  9. tomw24

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    Hmm, not sure to be honest. I certainly wouldn't start him. I would play the same formation with a front 3 of Boufal, Sims and Long. Redmond needs a rest, he was certainly the least effective forward today.
     
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  10. Bill Hill

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    I guess the b team will be out here - and I agree with puels rotation he has no choice. But the b team isn't good enough. Can see us competing but losing sadly

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    Depends who is available, but if we're saying that Davis and Boufal will be and Tadic, Targett and McCarthy won't be, then:

    Forster
    Martina Fonte Yoshida McQueen
    Clasie Romeu Davis
    Sims Long Boufal

    Taylor, Cedric, Jay, Four others

    Need to juggle squad rotation with the fact that this is a fantastic opportunity to get to Wembley in the new year, and maybe even win a trophy.
     
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  12. Saints_Alive

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    It HAS to be another clean sheet for saintsfcfan....<badger>...1-0 Saints
     
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    Is Harry Reed fit? I vote for him.
     
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  14. fatletiss

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    Just a warning to all. I've noticed one of Wenger's Boys lurking on the other threads. He'll be checking in here next to give Arsene some inside tips...

    ... we're watching you Connor!! :emoticon-0112-wonde
     
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  15. tomw24

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    If it's an entire B team I will not be happy. Sure 4 or 5 changes. Sims deserves another start and Long and Boufal will surely start (if the latter has recovered from illness). McQueen will surely play but I would certainly stick with Cedric, Virgil and Fonte.
     
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  16. fran-MLs little camera

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    Puel doesn't play weakened teams...he rotates. Subtle difference.:) All joking aside, Puel believes in all the squad being match fit as they will all be needed at some stage.
     
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    I would not play Virgil and Fonte; I'd rest one of them and play Maya.
     
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  18. tomw24

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    Fair enough. I would be more inclined to rest Jose.
     
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    I saw that Davis' wife said he missed today with a stomach bug.
    should be back for Wednesday, hopefully...
     
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  20. benditlikeabanana

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    not really hopefully for me, has been the poorest of our midfield choices this season
     
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