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re: Arsenal 2014/15 Season Long Thread

Posted on 1/9/15 at 11:10 am to
Posted by crazy4lsu
Member since May 2005
39798 posts
Posted on 1/9/15 at 11:10 am to
Hopefully we can field a close to starting 11 as well making sure Flamini doesn't see the field.
Posted by FirstRoundPick
Member since Jan 2013
214 posts
Posted on 1/9/15 at 11:41 am to
Considering he made it through 75 minutes against Hull City and was pretty effective making his patented runs and creating a couple of scoring opportunities while in the game, I would fully expect Walcott to be back in the starting 11 against Stoke with Welbeck still another week away from coming back. It would be great for him to do so and he can continue to get back to match fitness and get more competition under his belt.

I'm predicting the lineup below for Sunday. Granted, I don't think I've ever guessed one of Wenger's lineups correctly in all the years I've followed Arsenal!

Szczesny
Debuchy-Mertesacker-Koscielny-Gibbs
Coquelin-Rosicky
Cazorla
Walcott-Giroud-Alexis

Bench: Ospina, Chambers, Monreal, Flamini, Ramsey, Ozil, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Campbell

We're now finally starting to get the look of a proper first 11! Hopefully the game plays out in a way where Ozil can get a run out in the final 20 minutes or so. Wenger said today that he's fit enough to play again and will be in the squad.

Even though it sounds like Ramsey might be fit enough to make the bench with him being back in training, I doubt we'd see him, no matter how the game unfolds.

Posted by FirstRoundPick
Member since Jan 2013
214 posts
Posted on 1/9/15 at 11:51 am to
quote:

Szczesny
Debuchy-Mertesacker-Koscielny-Gibbs
Coquelin-Rosicky
Cazorla
Walcott-Giroud-Alexis


If Wenger is ever allowed to pick from a fully healthy squad at their best, the following is what I think our strongest 11 is at the moment.

Szczesny
Debuchy-Mertesacker-Koscielny-Gibbs
Arteta-Ramsey
Ozil
Walcott-Giroud-Alexis

That's massive when you consider you can then bring on players like Cazorla, Welbeck, Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Rosicky off the bench considering each has been in great form for us for much of the season.

Proper depth, that.
This post was edited on 1/9/15 at 11:52 am
Posted by Stewie Griffin
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2005
16148 posts
Posted on 1/9/15 at 1:31 pm to
Cazorla is undroppable at the moment for me. I'd have him wide left, Alexis on the right, Theo off the bench, or Alexis up top, Theo on the right, Giroud off the bench.

However, Ozil, I'm afraid, will get shuttled out wide again. I hope not, but I have my doubts.

This weekend I'd like to see the same...

quote:

Szczesny
Debuchy-Mertesacker-Koscielny-Gibbs
Coquelin-Rosicky
Cazorla
Walcott-Giroud-Alexis
Posted by Downtown Devin Brown
New Orleans, LA
Member since Sep 2013
1523 posts
Posted on 1/9/15 at 1:33 pm to
SCH, that is a pretty funny throw back picture and cool bit ... but the fact remains that he was a coach, not a player who gets paid millions to run around. It's different for a coach and a player to smoke.

Plus he's french ... its what they do haha

Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29629 posts
Posted on 1/9/15 at 2:11 pm to
I think Ospina starts. At least I hope he does.
Posted by Downtown Devin Brown
New Orleans, LA
Member since Sep 2013
1523 posts
Posted on 1/9/15 at 2:17 pm to
I'm sorry cwil but I was the first person to downvote your comment on the "DB Commit Ugo Amadi Flips From LSU To Oregon" article. I hope this confession doesn't change our friendship.
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29629 posts
Posted on 1/9/15 at 2:26 pm to
GFY

Nah jk. I just think our coach is an r tard. Your comment was funny though.
Posted by Downtown Devin Brown
New Orleans, LA
Member since Sep 2013
1523 posts
Posted on 1/9/15 at 2:47 pm to
It's scary the similarities between Arsenal and LSU ... almost like it's destiny
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
172116 posts
Posted on 1/9/15 at 9:20 pm to
just popping in to say i think found Leauxg's dream partner

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Posted by Lou Pai
Member since Dec 2014
29593 posts
Posted on 1/10/15 at 2:52 am to
Honestly guys, I have a few beers in me, but I think we are on the verge of a PL run. This is going to occur earlier in the spring than is the norm for Arsenal. Whether or not we are fully fit is a foregone conclusion. That's all bullshite. Arsenal will never be 100% healthy under Arsene, and that is the reality. We should seize upon our relatively good fortune as a moderately healthy and talented squad in good form.

Right now, we are on a slight upswing, and I see us fully riding the wave into 3rd place of the Premier League. I'm not even predicting with utmost certainty that we beat Stoke tomorrow (I think we do, though). Regardless, Arsenal is about to fricking twerk some fools. So let's have a good time and enjoy the ride as we watch these cats play the beautiful game The Arsenal Way. COYG
Posted by Stewie Griffin
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2005
16148 posts
Posted on 1/10/15 at 9:51 am to
I get random spurts of optimism too, but I'm mostly still pessimisitic because of our defensive issues. When Arteta gets back and plays well I'll feel better.
Posted by crazy4lsu
Member since May 2005
39798 posts
Posted on 1/10/15 at 10:49 am to
Coquelin isn't a bad little player. I just want anyone other than Flamini. I think we'll do well now that we have Ramsey and Ozil back.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
118226 posts
Posted on 1/10/15 at 1:48 pm to
quote:

I think we'll do well now that we have Ramsey and Ozil back.


Those two being injured last season cost us the title or atleast a top 2 finish. When they returned we were a tough out for any squad. We miss Ramsey's runs from midfield so much.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
118226 posts
Posted on 1/11/15 at 6:36 am to
Ospina,Debuchy,Per,Kos,Nacho,Coquelin,Ox,Tomas,Santi,Sanchez,Giroud

Ozil, Walcott and Ramsey on the bench
Posted by Gadwall
South Houston
Member since Mar 2013
107 posts
Posted on 1/11/15 at 6:56 am to
quote:

Ospina


Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
20480 posts
Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:43 am to
Well guys, I think it's safe to say Debuchy will be on the shelf for the rest of this season ...
Posted by DoreonthePlains
Auburn, AL
Member since Nov 2013
7436 posts
Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:43 am to
Hey! Come on, that was late and unnecessary!
Posted by DoreonthePlains
Auburn, AL
Member since Nov 2013
7436 posts
Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:53 am to
That was a thunderous strike from Giroud! Great vision from Sanchez and a perfect pass.
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
20480 posts
Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:57 am to
I'm still in Woj's corner, but he needs some time on the bench to get his head together.

In the meantime, I think it will do us good to have a more stay-at-home keeper.
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