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if we are without the creativity of Ozil & forward runs of Rambo we need all 6 non-defenders to play attacking football, even Arteta if we have to start him. we do not need a defensive midfielder at home to Cardiff, Arteta can drop to pick the ball of the defence but then needs to push on like he used to do for Everton. We will need bodies in & around the area because they'll park the bus.
We still need a DM to sweep up when they counter, cause that will be their best chance of scoring in open play. Rambo is in a bad run of form so I'm not too worried about losing him and we should be Ok with Santi or Rosicky covering for Ozil again.
With all the injuries we might see Wenger mix things up a bit, maybe some Gnabry-action or a 5min cameo from Zelalem
Not a chance Zelalem will take to the field.
Kinda glad Giroud is injured, it's been frustrating having a forward who offers little or no threat in front of goal and spurs most of the chances he does get. Hopefully Podolski or Bendtner will be an improvement, because let's face it if Giroud hadn't got an injury he would have kept his place regardless of what he did.
Podolski has always been a bit poor when he's lead the line up front on his own. And Bendtner ....... the less said the better.
Despite not being at his best the last few weeks, it's foolish to think that losing Giroud is anything other than a massive blow to us given our current resources.
Szcehny
Sagna
BFG
Kos
Monreal
Arteta
Santi
Wilshere
Theo (if fit, otherwise Gnabry)
Rosicky
Podolski
Got a bad feeling Wenger will start Bendtner ahead of Podolski though. Anyway, will take a scrappy 1 - 0 of Jack's arse given our injury situation.
How starting Bendtner is a bad feeling ? If Giroud is injured , the only player who is close to his physical ability is Bendtner . Fans should learn to like him and support him as long as he is pulling an Arsenal jersey .
Bendnter offers no runs upfront, you have to spam 100s of crosses in the hope he's near it .
Giroud, whilst not as prolific as we need is far better, holds the ball up well and links play.
I'm at the game so will provide support. It doesn't mean I'm not fucking embarrassed that the useless lazy narcissistic scrote still wears our shirt.
Pretty sure he'll be on the bench.
Early team news, he's on the bench . Pods starting then I guess
Not sure why we have to like Bendtner. He's pretty much pledged to never play for us again before basically admitting he's only putting a shift in to make absolute sure he secures his best move away from us.
I don't begrudge him the latter but it is an arrangement of convenience and necessity and nothing more.
Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Arteta, Flamini, Wilshere, Walcott, Cazorla, Podolski.
Subs: Fabianski, Vermaelen, Jenkinson, Rosicky, Ryo, Gnabry, Bendtner.
Arsenal team: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Arteta, Flamini, Wilshere, Walcott, Cazorla, Podolski
Subs: Fabianski, Vermaelen, Jenkinson, Rosicky, Ryo, Gnabry, Bendtner
Cardiff: Marshall; McNaughton, Caulker, Turner, John; Whittingham, Medel, Kim, Noone, Mutch; Campbell.Quote:
Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost of Xmas Past
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bc5kCmACMAEZU2Q.jpg:large
Wenget :bow:.
433 ?
exactlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Blink 1nce Quince 2wice
Bendtner doesn't play for the shirt anymore. He's playing to try and justify his excessive wage demands.
Can't stand the fucker, and he's pretty shite too!
There he is, the nutty old bastard, :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Master Splinter
He's the main man ;)
Let's hope Jacks awake for this game.
Time to put some effort in for 90 mins lad.
He'll still be off his tits from NYE party, couple of pro plus and a line he'll be almost at 90% jog :good:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeebus
streams asap please
lol this will be a sluggish game. Midfield three of Arteta, Flamini and Jack :lol:
http://www.thearsenalforum.com/live.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Jeebus
10 flash streams on there.
1 is decent
Come on Arsenal. :bow:
COYG
Chance for Nacho to redeem himself after the shocker against City
Not a great start from BFG.
Poldi follows suit. :lol:
Cazorla Hollywood ball. :bow:
Cazorla going for the Hollywood again, ball skips away for a goalkick, again.
:tiphat:Quote:
Originally Posted by Munchies
"It's been two years since Arsenal have lost a game that Mertesacker and Koscielny have both started and finished a match in the league"
:bow:
Cazorla scroting it up.
Good movement by Theo but this time Arteta overhits the ball over the top to him
Theo on the volley but wide.
ooo close from Feo
Great ball by Wilshere but poor contact by Theo... side netting
Freekick to us, dangerous area.
Flamini. :bow:
good buildup from Santi there, FK to us