What changes is SB going to make to deal with the League leaders on Wednesday? Unfortunately Curtis has a one game suspension. So we need a new CH. Has to be Faye unless he takes a chance on Chester being ready or moves Figgy in alongside Alex. Other question mark for me is Koren. He was dire for much of the first half and we looked a lot better in 2H without him. Also Meyler had a very strong game in CMF plus scoring a great goal. So 5 across the middle, 4 at the back, and the impressive Sagbo as the lone striker/hold up man up front for me. I'd go McGregor Rosenior Faye Bruce Figueroa Elmo Meyler Livermore Thudd (captain) Brady Sagbo Harper, Chester, Boyd, Koren, Gedo, Graham, Proschwitz
Not sure I agree, thought Koren was great at linking up a lot of play at times today. Also think Faye will be a touch slow. Maybe Five at the back to ease Chester back in and cover for Faye's pace? McGregor Rosenior - Bruce - Chester - Faye - Figueroa Meyler - Livermore - Thudd Sagbo - Brady
Id park the bus, go 5 at the back and try to get a point. I cant see us beating Arsenal but I think Bruce will try to get the win rather than park it and try for a draw.
I'd go for five at the back but a real five - not Elmo and Brady. That's mainly because Davies is suspended and Chester may not play and even if he does he's unlikely to be at his best. 5-4-1
I think he will stick with 3-5-2 of sorts (3-6-1 at times) - he has only played it twice this year and I think we'll see a bit more after the Liverpool win - arsenal's midfield is unbelievable - we need 5 in there IMO.. I also don't think you can drop anyone after that - incl. Alex Bruce who was great Mcg Fig. Bruce Faye Elmo Meyler Huddlestone Livermore Brady Koren Sagbo
Yeah, I think you could be spot on with that Syd. Except Fig would be on the left and maybe Chester instead of Faye.
Surely he needs to go with the same team, baring Davies. McGregor Bruce Faye Fig Elmo Meyler Thudd Livermore Brady Koren Sagbo
To get anything from Arsenal we're going to have to compete in midfield and try to keep Ozil out of the game. I'd go for a 352 again but without brady & elmo, rosie & figgy are better defenders. McGreggor Rosie Chester Faye Bruce Figgy Livermore Hudd Meyler Gedo Sagbo
I honestly think we write this off. How fit is Chester? I wouldnt rush him back and play him from the start, give him the last half hour to help him along so I'd go with straight swap Faye for Davies and take a steady 2 goal deficit. And as good as Bruce was apparently (I didnt watch due to my protest against the owner meaning no home games), he's exactly the kind of player who wont be ace twice in a week Did I mention I'm in a box for this game? I cant recall if I did.....
City Til I Die? I'm in the opposite end to the City fans. When I was having difficulty getting tickets for Man Utd I bought hospitality but Arsenal's prices for hospitality are ridiculous.
Why would you drop Koren? He looked class again yesterday, played really well linking midfield and up-front.
You might think it's stupid, I think it's honour. I cant sit back and ignore that the owner of Hull City just said he hopes I die.
Yes but he didn't mean it literally. Arabians are full of personal insults (eg your mother ****s camels) and curses (eg may your family well run dry) it's just the way they express themselves. I wouldn't let it bother you too much.
Ha, so in certain cultures it's OK to be a ****? That's the latest excuse for Allam? My team: McGregor Chester Bruce Figueroa Elmo Meyler Huddlestone Livermore Brady Boyd Sagbo If he doesn't want to gamble on Chester then Faye, either way. Boyd comes in for me because he's just miles better than Koren. Boyd was also at his best for us when playing as the second striker in a 3-5-2 last season.
BCC, He's insulted you. It was a stupid comment to make. No excuses. Arabians make these rash statements all the time, it's the way they are. It's why they're not very good at democracy. Rise above it - nothing annoys an opponent more then the ability to keep calm when insulted. You know you're winning then....
