September 16, 2014 8:36 am
1) After praising Szczesny in the ’10 reasons’ this season he goes and has a less than average game against Man City, hopefully that will be the little kick up the bum he will always need to remain focused.
2) Debuchy and Monreal out, Chambers 50/50 but who needs defenders when we have 6 players who can all play at no 10
3) Wenger is saying Bellerin is now ready, the young Barcalona born defender wont get a better chance to get a run of games at ours, like Ashley Cole (given his chance when the 2 LB’s infront of him were both out) he must hit the ground running.
4) Jack was back to normal against Man City, with Ramsey’s form being a bit hit and miss this season he needs to take control tonight.
5) Alexis, he will continue to get better and better the more he plays, his goal against Man City was pure class and nice to see some proper passion in a celebration.
6) Welbeck, I have seen worse debut’s. unlucky not to score early doors and works hard, tonight will suit him and he’s plenty of experience in the Champions League.
7) Flamini now becomes one of our most important players, being able to cover all the defensive positions on the pitch, so expect him to start on the bench to prevent him getting a yellow card early on.
8) We always seem to get out of the group stages, this season maybe Wenger has at last has worked out if you finish top you miss one of the big boys in the 1st knock out rounds.
9) Dortmund have several injury problems themselves with Mats Hummels, Nuri Şahin, İlkay Gündoğan, Jakub Błaszczykowski, Oliver Kirc, Ji Dong-won and, Marco Reus all likely to be missing
10) Wenger knows after 17 years and only 1 final and 1 semi final that this is the competition where he’s always been upstaged, maybe just maybe this year he will finally get it right … (?)
My Starting 11 – Chesney, Bellerin, Kos, BFG, Gibbs, Jack, Ramsey, Ozil (free role), Alexis,Ox Welbeck
Posted by goonersx
Categories: Arsenal
Tags: Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal, Champions League, Jack Wilshere, Mesut Özil, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon
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Agree with the starting 11 except for 1, to allow Wilshere to continue on from Saturday’s performance he needs a holding mid alongside him otherwise you’ll get an England v Switzerland type performance. Was Flamini v City, but would have Arteta tonight as he has better ball retention in a game where we won’t control possession, Rambo dropping to the bench – 2 goals but little else so far this season. The front 4 need to play together as much as possible to build their understanding so wouldn’t drop any of them (Walcott to replace Ox).
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By Jamie on September 16, 2014 at 8:57 am
jamie…that was the one i thought about the most, Ramsey or Arteta, but to keep the middle bubbling over and to give Ozil a free role its the only way ?
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By goonersx on September 16, 2014 at 9:26 am
GIROUD wil return
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By gidsilva on September 16, 2014 at 9:22 am
No DM, it just would not do the job. We need a DM in that group or we are gonna be screwed. Attack is good tho
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By Douglas on September 16, 2014 at 9:31 am
Arsenal has a very good record against BvB. I hope we win. Draw would be a fair result provided no one is injured. Arsenal are an offensive team. How abt Arsene trying a team full of midfielders. 0-9-1 formation to make a debut. LOL
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By LOLpundit on September 16, 2014 at 10:44 am
Hahahahaha! 2-0 going on 20-0. You look like a right idiot now especially after being wrong 10 times! Useless Arsenal
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By Duncan on September 17, 2014 at 3:35 am