Kojo 4,676 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Sloth, your defensive line looks slow with Ivanovic, Alex and Terry... We would get raped by Walcott, Gervinho, Arshavin and Van Persie in quick counters. I hope Ramires is back though, his pace and energy will be needed. I think Bosingwa and Ivanovic will play in defence. It does but I think it's a good gamble, Ivan isn't that slow, Alex played amazing against Arsenal last season when we beat them 2-0, give him this chance to prove himself, as for Luiz he could be too much if a risk, the manager really needs to talk to him. Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLion. 21,484 Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 So far this season our best football has been with Torres in the team. Our least-cohesive play has been with Drogba up top, the 5-1 against Bolton aside. In a way, Drogba's suspension will benefit us because his reputation against Arsenal probably would have ensured him a starting berth - instead, a hungry Torres gets to play. Every cloud... Link to post Share on other sites
manpe 10,624 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 So far this season our best football has been with Torres in the team. Our least-cohesive play has been with Drogba up top, the 5-1 against Bolton aside. In a way, Drogba's suspension will benefit us because his reputation against Arsenal probably would have ensured him a starting berth - instead, a hungry Torres gets to play. Every cloud...I doubt AVB would've made his selection based on Drogba's history. No sane manager would've chosen an out of form striker over an in form one. Although it is nice to have both available for selection, makes the manager's work more difficult in a positive way. Link to post Share on other sites
SW_Blue 71 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 This is fucking ridiculous, Vernaelen available... Fucking typical, arsenal in great form, Van Persie scores every game, I think we will lose this one.I see no reason why we will. In fact, would be a big disappointment if we got anything less than 3 points from this game. Arsenal's defense still looks weak, they are yet to win on the road, and the only one scoring for them is VP.I too am happy that Drogs is out, he looks indifferent on the field and it would've been difficult to shove him into the starting XI. The arrival of Mata and Sturridge has completely cut off his usual aerial/long-ball supply lines, with our style of play more suited to Fernando. Who I bet will score at least 2 with the blessings of St. Luiz the redeemer CechIva-Luiz-JT-ColeMirelesRam-LampsSturr-Fernando-MataArsene's boys are hardly capable of a fightback under pressure, so if we get early goals in I think that should do it. But we need to stop giving away those late goals. Luiz can you hear me mate? Link to post Share on other sites
ulsterchelsea 3,102 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 3 nil should do us nicely. Lets ave em Link to post Share on other sites
Drogba11CFC 107 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My lineup: CechIvanovic Alex Terry ColeRamires/Meireles Luiz LampardSturridge Torres Mata Link to post Share on other sites
zolayes 14,489 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Feel better about this game now Link to post Share on other sites
manpe 10,624 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 So Ivan, Alex and Luiz all played 120 mins today... one of them will have to play against Arsenal. Who do you think it's gonna be? I think it won't be Luiz, because he's played full games against Genk, QPR and Everton. I think it's gonna be Ivanovic... at least Terry and our full-backs got rest. Link to post Share on other sites
Kieran. 6,317 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'd say Alex. Link to post Share on other sites
Rambo 1,729 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'd say Alex.Me too Link to post Share on other sites
Hysteria 159 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Im gonna miss the match, fuck .And i prefer to go with Luiz. Link to post Share on other sites
Sheva. 5,373 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Alex has played the least amount of minutes in the last 3 games (compared to Ivan and Luiz) so i'll go for him too. Link to post Share on other sites
bluephoenix 1,103 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 AVB has a big task of sorting the defense for this match Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 12,049 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 He plays better with long hair than withoutAnyone notice Torres plays better with a short sleeved shirt than a long sleeve?He also plays better when he isn't forced played through surgeries and injuries. Damn, Liverpool and Spain managers. Link to post Share on other sites
Tortilla9 390 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 He also plays better when he isn't forced played through surgeries and injuries. Damn, Liverpool and Spain managers.I tried to rep you but I couldn't. You're exactly right. Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 20,966 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 This is fucking ridiculous, Vernaelen available... Fucking typical, arsenal in great form, Van Persie scores every game, I think we will lose this one.No offense but was it you that said we would lose to Everton a couple of weeks ago aswell?Luiz should have played this one but he won't now considering he played all of the last 3. Link to post Share on other sites
Sheva. 5,373 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 No offense but was it you that said we would lose to Everton a couple of weeks ago aswell?Luiz should have played this one but he won't now considering he played all of the last 3.He says 'we'll lose' just about every game Link to post Share on other sites
RaoulQuaresma7 16 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Normally i like to win every match, but this match we MUST win, i fucking hate arsenaal, excuses for the languege, hoping that nando plays and make a full hattrick:) Link to post Share on other sites
EskWeston 696 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Would love to see us tear into the Gooners this weekend. With Torres back (who is in some brilliant form) Mata, Sturridge and likely Ramires too i think we can do some damage. There is a feeling amongst the players and fans that we have something to prove, especially in a big game like this. Link to post Share on other sites
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 How was Alex vs everton? You guys think he is in form to play against Arsenal? Link to post Share on other sites
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