Arsenal V Everton, Sun 1 March, KO 1405

[AFC Leveller]

Ospina needs to be dropped, he's had his chance and he's just not good enough

Szczesny, Bellerin, Gabriel, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Walcott, Ox, Sanchez, Giroud

I dont think he has been bad but from what i've seen of him this season, he has al the traits of a wenger goalkeeper, good with his feet, good shot stopper but dodgy on crosses and long balls.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

I dont think he has been bad but from what i've seen of him this season, he has al the traits of a wenger goalkeeper, good with his feet, good shot stopper but dodgy on crosses and long balls.

punches things away too often, poor distribution and goal kicks

[Master Splinter]

Ospina needs to be dropped, he's had his chance and he's just not good enough

Szczesny, Bellerin, Gabriel, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Walcott, Ox, Sanchez, Giroud

We have enough problems simply retaining the ball these days, so Walcott, Ox and Sanchez together is a disaster waiting to happen. If there was some established security behind them, it could be great. Rosicky should play, but obviously Ozil will instead.

[Niall_Quinn]

We have enough problems simply retaining the ball these days, so Walcott, Ox and Sanchez together is a disaster waiting to happen. If there was some established security behind them, it could be great. Rosicky should play, but obviously Ozil will instead.

We always have a problem retaining the ball when the much maligned Arteta isn't playing. Everyone knows he's absolute shit and needs to be killed, but sometimes we miss his 90% minimum, European leading ball retention and distribution.

[Injury Time]

Not surprised many people enjoy negative predictions and when that happens the same people come out complaining about Wenger . The truth is you always get what you wish for . If you always predict bad luck to your team that is more likely to come true .
3-1 Arsenal for me .

Oh good grief, if wishing team bad luck made it happen I think the collective wishes of a nation would have seen Rooney spontaneously combusting. Tbh my predictions are usually tongue in cheek, we should stuff them, like we should've stuffed (or at least turn up against) Monaco. As said elsewhere if you can't get your team mentally prepared for Chumps league you should walk, keep walking, stop for a breather and then walk some more.
I want the team to do well, I pay my season ticket (I'm going to Old Trafford) because I'm a fan of over 40 years, I expect them to give 100% each match, if they win it's a bonus but FFS turn up is a minimum!
I think Wenger appears good at finding good players at a good price, is he getting the best out of them, i don't thinks so-doesn't mean I want him set on fire, just time he played to his strengths.

[Master Splinter]

We always have a problem retaining the ball when the much maligned Arteta isn't playing. Everyone knows he's absolute shit and needs to be killed, but sometimes we miss his 90% minimum, European leading ball retention and distribution.

In his absence, WUMger refuses to play Rosicky who's the next best option for ball retention.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

The Arsenal: Ospina, Bellerin, Gabriel, Koscielny, Gibbs, Coquelin, Cazorla, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Özil, Alexis, Giroud.
Subs: Szczesny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Chambers, Rosicky, Walcott, Welbeck.

Everton: Howard, Coleman, Jagielka, Stones, Garbutt, Barry, McCarthy, Besic, Mirallas, Barkley, Lukaku.
Subs: Joel, Gibson, Naismith, Osman, Alcaraz, Lennon, Coney.

[Gooner23]

The Arsenal: Ospina, Bellerin, Gabriel, Koscielny, Gibbs, Coquelin, Cazorla, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Özil, Alexis, Giroud.
Subs: Szczesny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Chambers, Rosicky, Walcott, Welbeck.

Happy with that team except I would have dropped Ozil for Rosicky.

[Marc Overmars]

Do not forget Rosicky has nearly reached his quota of 10 starts a season. We must use the remainder wisely.

[AFC Leveller]

Merts dropped, as last. He has been crap.

I'd have gone for Rozza too instead of Ozil. Light weight midfield again with both Ozil and Cazorla.