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UCL | Arsenal v Basel | 28th of September at 19:45 (GMT)
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I'd go with Saturday's team, with Xhaka in for Coquelin and Ospina in for Cech.
The draw in Paris was a fantastic result, still not quite sure how we got a point (cheers Cavani.) We need 3 points here, no more ****ing about in the group. Get the game won then give half an hour (if possible) to Perez, Ox and Elneny.
The draw in Paris was a fantastic result, still not quite sure how we got a point (cheers Cavani.) We need 3 points here, no more ****ing about in the group. Get the game won then give half an hour (if possible) to Perez, Ox and Elneny.
nicky47
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Ofcourse its risky changing a team thats getting results, but I'd like to see some rotation. In my opinion we can rotate a couple players in and still have a very strong team! Enough to win.
Obviously I don't want us to underestimate Basel though. But Ospina, Gibbs, Xhaka, Elneny, Ox and Perez could all have a chance of starting I think... Perez is the main one I want to see though. I'd like to see more of him, especially with Alexis and Özil around him.
Obviously I don't want us to underestimate Basel though. But Ospina, Gibbs, Xhaka, Elneny, Ox and Perez could all have a chance of starting I think... Perez is the main one I want to see though. I'd like to see more of him, especially with Alexis and Özil around him.
Tir Na Nog
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Rotation perhaps, but certainly not leaving Alexis or Özil out. Also Basel have eliminated Liverpool, United and Sp**s from European competition in recent years so they do have a reputation for being a very tricky opponent that shouldn't be taken lightly.
El Granit-Coq
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there is no easy game here play like we did against chelsea get the job done and move on.
Ospina
Bellerin Kosh Mustafi Monreal
Xhaka Cazorla
Walcott Özil Iwobi
Alexis
Ospina
Bellerin Kosh Mustafi Monreal
Xhaka Cazorla
Walcott Özil Iwobi
Alexis
redanddread
The stone that the builders refuse
You reckon he'll start Perez ahead of Giroud? Giroud needs some serious game time. I'm sure Elneny will play now that Le Coq is down with a dodgy knee. Will Santi play?
redanddread
The stone that the builders refuse
The Ox is guaranteed anything at the moment but I'm sure he'll rotate some for this game. We can't take this game lightly and hopefully, the team will come out serious and get the job done in a professional manner.
Fogl
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I really wonder if AW sends Elneny against his former club.
Imo if I was in Elneny's shoes i would probably want to play against my former teammates.
But we will see, in the end it's Wenger's call anyway, not Elneny's choice.
Imo if I was in Elneny's shoes i would probably want to play against my former teammates.
But we will see, in the end it's Wenger's call anyway, not Elneny's choice.
turkish gooner
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That won't be easy
2-1 to us
2-1 to us
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Basel's record in their league so far this season is no joke, even of it isn't as competitive as the PL.
They've won all 9 of their games.
They've won all 9 of their games.
turkish gooner
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Best records in european football??
Basel 9/9
Feyenoord 7/7
Man city 6/6
Bayern 5/5
Any team else?
Basel 9/9
Feyenoord 7/7
Man city 6/6
Bayern 5/5
Any team else?
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Just remembered that Giroud was red-carded vs PSG... so it's pretty much guaranteed Perez is starting.
slide
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Don't think we will see massive amounts of rotation for this, it's an important CL game and must be treated as such. I think Ospina will come in for Cech, Xhaka to fill the vacant midfield slot and perhaps Perez for one of Iwobi or Walcott.
darkgunner
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Ospina
Bellerin Mustafi Koscielny Gibbs
Xhaka Cazorla/Elneny
Walcott/Ox Özil Alexis
Perez
Bellerin Mustafi Koscielny Gibbs
Xhaka Cazorla/Elneny
Walcott/Ox Özil Alexis
Perez
Finesse
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I expect Elnenny to start. A few changes may come in too. Maybe Gibbs..Arsène will like to keep momentum and win the home games. No big gambles.
SuperGoon
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Please don't follow this with a typical European collapse. Please. 
Bergkamp120
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Basel's record this season: 9 played, 9 wins, 29 goals scored and 7 conceded (goal difference of 22, the second highest in the league is 4). They're already 13 points ahead of second place.
I'm not sure if this is because the rest of their league is just abysmal or they're really good. Either way, I don't think this is going to be an easy.
Roma loaned them Doumbia and he's scoring a lot of goals it seems.
I'm not sure if this is because the rest of their league is just abysmal or they're really good. Either way, I don't think this is going to be an easy.
Roma loaned them Doumbia and he's scoring a lot of goals it seems.
David_Smith
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We have momentum, Basel can't stop us.
Our regular starting 11 is obvious. Question is if Wenger will rotate anywhere besides Ospina. Elneny, so Santi's not run into the ground? Gibbs is playing well. Lucas for Theo is tempting, but Theo's on fire so I kind of think he'll stick. Should be a good game. whoever plays.
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