FA Cup Final: Arsenal vs Chelsea Saturday 1st August | KO: 17:30 BST | BBC 1

[2Smokeyy]

LOL

@Hunta

 

[Macho]

Arteta couldn't pick a better XI given how poor the squad is. No Mustafi, no Kola is a big bonus in itself. AMN isn't all that yet, but a lot safer bet.

I’d have preferred Mustafi to start myself. Has been our best CB statistically this season.

3 cbs with Mustafi Luiz and Tierney is prob the best we could field this season.

 

[dashsnow17]

I wonder if AMN is the right choice there on the left flank. Chelsea have Mount and James, are we really scared of them? Why not put Saka there and make a problem for them. I understood it against City with Mahrez, but not so sure here.

 

[Hunta]

Any minute now the usual journo lot will start tweeting how we’re warming up in a 433 shape.

 

[tap-in]

Why is AMN starting over Saka? Only critisizum I have of the lineup.

Me too. Saka has more assists than any other Arsenal player, he should be starting!

 

[Hunta]

@Hunta

 

[field442]

I wonder if Lampard knows something we don’t?

Yeah, probably a conflict of interest or something so he dropped him.

 

[Bloodbather]

We'll win this one. Rob Holding getting a hat-trick.

 

[tap-in]

I’d have preferred Mustafi to start myself. Has been our best CB statistically this season.

3 cbs with Mustafi Luiz and Tierney is prob the best we could field this season.

Mustafi is injured!

 

[DanDare]

That was a cool summary of Mikel's career by Balague there

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

 

[EinmalImmerEwig]

Have Chelsea been playing 3 at the back regularly or is Lampard adjusting to our formation?

The last 3 games
Before that they were playing 4-3-3

https://www.transfermarkt.com/fc-chelsea/spielplandatum/verein/631

 

[Macho]

What you mean local fans don’t rate? Think Willian is one of the most rated players in England. Just he’s 32 now.

Indeed I don’t think anyone would scoff at Willian in his mid twenties.

The underwhelming feeling is because this move isn’t happening for footballing reasons sadly.
He’s coming to secure his immediate future financially, we’re signing him because he’s cheap/questionable relationships.

 

[Bloodbather]

Yeah, probably a conflict of interest or something so he dropped him.

You can do that? Quick, someone go back in time and tell Unai Emery about it.

 

[Tourbillion]

Same injury that Cech, Giroud and Luiz all got.

 

[The_Playmaker]

Got to get the ball to Pepe as much as possible.

 

[GDeep™]

 

[2Smokeyy]

I think Willian is Arsenal bound you know.

Can Willian come on the pitch for the trophy celebrations?

He can celebrate it with his new club and Kia.

 

[Football Manager]

I wonder if AMN is the right choice there on the left flank. Chelsea have Mount and James, are we really scared of them? Why not put Saka there and make a problem for them. I understood it against City with Mahrez, but not so sure here.

Why not?

Yes, Saka is the better player overall speaking. But if AMN is what the tactics is needed, then it’s fine.

Saka could be sub in to cause problem as their stamina drops a bit.

 

[Macho]

Mustafi is injured!

I know, just saying it’s actually a loss he’s not available, despite the popular consensus.

Not a bonus at all.