Closed Arsenal vs Chelsea

[Ollie 4,400]

Dreading this game more than any other ever lol. There's absolutely no way we'll win it, can maybe hope for a draw and see if we can get away with that but realistically the way they play, i can see them cutting through us time and time again, they'll need to finish hopelessly for us to stand a chance. This could be Atletico Madrid all over again. I hope we keep our shape and discipline and try to frustrate them, and we need to use proper wingers if we think we can get something because we should be able to target Gibbs and Jenkinson.

You just get the feeling though, out unbeaten run and great clean record is gonna come to an abrupt end. I just hope we put in a good performance and create problems for them. With our front 4 we should cause them lots of problems but i worry about our 2 holding midfielders and David Luiz. I'd like to see Ramires in a deeper role and i'd like to see Moses start on the right. He was MOTM there when Wigan won there last season.

If we do things right we can get a result but i fear we'll do things horribly wrong.

3-0 Arse.

[petr.breu 1,618]

arsenal is gonna fuck chelsea up ... you fucking idiots still suck after spending god knows how much money

[edetarod 2,155]

if Sturridge plays, we'll be good

if Torres plays....

if Sturridge isn't fit we should play 4 6 0

Ivan Luiz Cahill cole

Ramires Mikel Bertrand

Moses Mata Hazard

[Ollie 4,400]

I'd play Terry all day long in a big game. Of course if he's not given a huge ban... which we all know is going to happen.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Dreading this game more than any other ever lol. There's absolutely no way we'll win it, can maybe hope for a draw and see if we can get away with that but realistically the way they play, i can see them cutting through us time and time again, they'll need to finish hopelessly for us to stand a chance. This could be Atletico Madrid all over again. I hope we keep our shape and discipline and try to frustrate them, and we need to use proper wingers if we think we can get something because we should be able to target Gibbs and Jenkinson.

You just get the feeling though, out unbeaten run and great clean record is gonna come to an abrupt end. I just hope we put in a good performance and create problems for them. With our front 4 we should cause them lots of problems but i worry about our 2 holding midfielders and David Luiz. I'd like to see Ramires in a deeper role and i'd like to see Moses start on the right. He was MOTM there when Wigan won there last season.

If we do things right we can get a result but i fear we'll do things horribly wrong.

3-0 Arse.

..........You're acting like Arsenal are Barcelona . We are top of the table.

[Spike 12,049]

..........You're acting like Arsenal are Barcelona . We are top of the table.

He watched Arsenal beat Chelsea in every single match for almost a decade. He has a right ot be fearful.

[Ollie 4,400]

We ain't played nobody yet, Arsenal have played well in every game so far and well..... i'm not gonna say much else. I really hope we can beat em or at least get a point but i genuinely can't see it when Robbie persists with this shocking formation and slow heavy players in the deeper roles. It's a recipe for disaster against a team like Arsenal. Arsenal are probably the best team i've seen this season and i'm sure you know how much it hurts me to say that.

[Beigl 1,387]

I would start wit the same XI such as against the potters.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Arsenal won't be challenging for anything. Even if they beat us, this is just a purple patch for them. They are overachieving. If they play Mertesacker he will be skinned.

[edetarod 2,155]

Hazard and Mata vs Jenkinson and Mertesacker

bring it on

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

I'd play Terry all day long in a big game. Of course if he's not given a huge ban... which we all know is going to happen.

Decision is due tomorrow I believe? Either way, he'll appeal straight away and delay any ban so he should be available.

[Ollie 4,400]

Ramires Mikel Bertrand

I really like the look of that deeper 3. Could work wonders if given the chance.

[Stats 7,142]

I actually think RDM might spring a surprise and start Moses upfront for this match due to his direct nature which might unsettle the Arsenal defence and he is physically strong as well. Does anyone read to much into Mata starting yesterday night with indications that he might be on the bench against Arsenal. Just did not expect him to start the game so was wandering if he was planning Hazard-Oscar-Ramires. But due to his performance, maybe not but I have seen a lot of people mention Oscar tracks back a lot which makes me think RDM may put Mata on the bench. Will be interesting. This is a match where I don't mind seeing Ramires on the RW if RDM chooses not to play him in the double-pivot but I do not want to see both him and Bertrand on the wings. Although their defence has been pretty good this season I know for a fact it is still suspectible to error so I hope we have a right go at them.

Should be a great match

[Land 331]

Oscar will play or else he would have started him ahead of Mata yesterday.

[YouNameIt 1,511]

If we want to win this game, Lampard must be benched.

Cech

Iva - Cahill - Terry - Cole

Ramires - Mikel

Moses - Oscar - Mata

Hazard

thats what I would go with. I dont think torres will add anything...

[Sheva. 5,373]

Lampard is 50-50 for the game? he shouldn't play then no matter what.

But anyway i'm really looking forward to the game, RDM has big selection issues on his hand.

[BOSS 372]

If we want to win this game, Lampard must be benched.

Cech

Iva - Cahill - Luiz - Cole

Ramires - Mikel

Moses - Oscar - Mata

Hazard

thats what I would go with. I dont think torres will add anything...

Fixed

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Arsenal always make me nervous.

Good i guess.

[Severinb 309]

I think rdm will play: cech ivan luiz terry cole mikel lampard ramires mata hazard torres!

[Hutcho 8,443]

Terry has to start providing he can, as he still is our best defender. Pace is a concern, however i am more confident with Terry in there as opposed to Cahill and Luiz. They did play well in the last game vs stoke however we had a lot more of the ball and dictated the game so we had to deal with them on the break alot. Against arsenal we will not have the ball nearly as much meaning we will probably have to soak up a lot of pressure which is why Terry is key to organise that back line as he does so well and to have that leadership figure. Looking forward to the game but as its away i won't lie i would take a point right now and move on. If we were at home then i wouldn't as i have a lot of faith in our AM. We could definately do with torres firing as converting chances could be a big problem... Furthermore there is a lot of talk about JT and pace concerns, you would think they would have the same concerns with Per Metresacker if he plays.