Sutton United v Arsenal 20/2/17 19:55 GMT | FA Cup 5th round | BBC One

[bingobob]

I'd expect this will be the tie that will be most desirable for TV though? Assuming they can show a live game at Sutton? The cameras for the Leeds game got covered in rain! Maybe the BBC will send their best equipment if it's live?

Yeah, they might get more money with an away tie, and they'd have preferred that. But this is what it's all about really. Much better watching Arsenal go to their little stadium than see them get destroyed at Arsenal. Sadly if they play on 3g, that reduces the chances of bobbles and sawdust levelling the playing field like it did literally in 1989.

They'd rather be at home (there are quotes from their manager after the Leeds game)They've made a ton of cash already and will do so again. And at home their chances of qualifying or earning a replay go up significantly. I'd give Bramwell a run out as this will be the type of tight pitch hard and fast game he will be use to
Might be the only player we have that's use to it.

 

[Praetorianvs]

Craig Eastmond play for them...what happened to him, he looked as decent prospect some time ago...

Plastic pitch...keep all 1st teamers as far from that as possible otherwise we will have 4+ injured players after match...

 

[fabo]

Eastmond was rubbish. Made Denilson look like a quality player.

 

[Jasard]

Wasnt Eastmond from the generation that made us completely revamp our youth system?

 

[redwhiteAustrian]

Great draw, that's the beauty of the FA Cup for you.
I think we'll go past them, but it won't be a stroll I'm afraid.

Best possible tie between our CL and PL games though.

 

[Praetorianvs]

Well maybe he was rubbish but not that rubbish to play at such a low level...

 

[Rocky]

They'd rather be at home (there are quotes from their manager after the Leeds game)They've made a ton of cash already and will do so again. And at home their chances of qualifying or earning a replay go up significantly. I'd give Bramwell a run out as this will be the type of tight pitch hard and fast game he will be use to
Might be the only player we have that's use to it.

It depends who at Sutton you ask I suspect. I saw some quotes from the players saying they'd favour an away tie at one of the bigger clubs.

I was thinking about Bramall, and I think he'll be considered, but I'm not sure because Wenger has to tread a fine line in terms of showing the opposition a perceived lack of respect. It must be tempting, given that it's on a plastic pitch at a small ground, to go full third string and pick players like Bramall, Willock, Martinez etc.

I think you want to get the big stars mostly out of it to reduce the glamour a bit, while picking a side to be effective under the circumstances and one that is consistent with Arsenal's team selection in the previous FA Cup rounds. Without having watched Sutton play much, I suspect they should go with a physical side, depending obviously on the team that plays Bayern. I don't think they should risk Welbinho on a plastic pitch, so I'd probably put Giroud up front and have some wide players who are good at crossing and get balls into him (If Bramall is really good at lifting crosses in to heading range then I might suggest him). I'd go for Iwobi as the furthest forward midfielder for his strength and robustness. For me, Lucas has to play - his robustness, work rate and experience in different leagues will be valuable. Ox for his crossing from the right.

Ospina
Jenkinson Holding Gabriel Gibbs
Maitland-Niles Coq
Iwobi
Ox Giroud Lucas

Bench: Martinez, Bramall, Elneny, Jeff, Mustafi, Walcott, Welbeck

 

[Rocky]

Best possible tie between our CL and PL games though.

I think they'd have preferred a home tie against many of those other teams, probably an away tie at places like Fulham and Blackburn too.

 

[<<reed>>]

I was thinking about Bramall, and I think he'll be considered, but I'm not sure because Wenger has to tread a fine line in terms of showing the opposition a perceived lack of respect. It must be tempting, given that it's on a plastic pitch at a small ground, to go full third string and pick players like Bramall, Willock, Martinez etc.

I think you want to get the big stars mostly out of it to reduce the glamour a bit, while picking a side to be effective under the circumstances and one that is consistent with Arsenal's team selection in the previous FA Cup rounds. Without having watched Sutton play much, I suspect they should go with a physical side, depending obviously on the team that plays Bayern. I don't think they should risk Welbinho on a plastic pitch, so I'd probably put Giroud up front and have some wide players who are good at crossing and get balls into him (If Bramall is really good at lifting crosses in to heading range then I might suggest him). I'd go for Iwobi as the furthest forward midfielder for his strength and robustness. For me, Lucas has to play - his robustness, work rate and experience in different leagues will be valuable. Ox for his crossing from the right.

Ospina
Jenkinson Holding Gabriel Gibbs
Maitland-Niles + Coq
Iwobi
Ox Giroud Lucas

Bench: Martinez, Bramall, Elneny, Jeff,, Mustafi, Walcott, Welbeck

Nice point, don't want too many young/reserve players, they will be physically destroyed.

 

[Rocky]

Nice point, don't want too many young/reserve players, they will be physically destroyed.

Yeah. I'd be surprised if this was a game where Wenger wanted to have Jeff starting for that reason.

 

[Lookin' for a new Baby]

I think we can rest players, but we need to have experienced players on the bench if needed. It's tricky, we don't want to risk injuries and we don't want to risk losing it.

 

[redwhiteAustrian]

I think they'd have preferred a home tie against many of those other teams, probably an away tie at places like Fulham and Blackburn too.

Sutton isn't that far away from London, could be worse.

 

[Tosker]

playing at a packed Emirates would have been an exciting prospect for Sutton players, with half of Sutton at the away end, and part of me hopes they get to see one or two of our more glamorous players - I suppose OG might just about fit that bill

 

[Santi's Left Foot]

Well maybe he was rubbish but not that rubbish to play at such a low level...

Non league isn't a low level anymore, hence why two are in the last 16 ffs.

It's not the 1970's. The top two leagues are international (PL, Championship).

 

[Rimaal]

Way too early for this thread.

 

[Penn_]

 

[<<reed>>]

Can't imagine OG in that dressing room.

 

[Rocky]

Sutton isn't that far away from London, could be worse.

Could have been worse. I doubt they'd wanted an away tie at Chelsea, City, Sp**s, Utd or Burnley.

 

[razörist]

**** yeah. Beer and chips on Arsène after the match!

 

[Jasard]

Way too early for this thread.

Can't be too early if people are using it