David Smith
Established Member
Barcelona will be immensely difficult. There is no doubt that for most of the match we will be chasing shadows. But with a little luck I believe we can win.
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CL: Arsenal v Barcelona - 23/02/16, 19:45
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CrypticSaint
Active Member
Getting hyped for this game
With Koscielny next to him and Coq in between we're gonna control them.
We have 2 ballers and a Coq. We're equipped.
rich 1990
Not A Big Believer In Diversity
Unbeaten in two Emirates games against them and this time there's no Bendtner. We can do it. Arsssssssssssssshaaavvvvvvinnnnnnnnn Favourite ever football moment.
RUS arsenal
Established Member
Revenge, I want to see our players want it as much as us, the fans. I'd like to see a team on a mission on Tuesday!
Gooner n Proud
a.k.a. nasri_8 and Voice of Flamini
I really think we'll win this one but will probably be unable to overcome them at the Nou Camp, though we have the tools too.
GunnerInPluto
Active Member
I see no reason for us to lose on Wedsday. We have a better balance than previous encounters. I will go with our team vs Leicester. Maybe start Welbz instead of Ox.
SuperGoon
Debbie Downer
Country: Ireland
Player:Saka
At least we know we'll get 100% from Sanchez. Hopefully this game can kickstart him for the rest of the season. I feel a good result here would carry us all the way through march.
But a loss is expected. I just want to see a good effort and coals conceded to 1.
But a loss is expected. I just want to see a good effort and coals conceded to 1.
oliebol
Member
I don't see a reason for us to lose on wednesday either. But I see plenty for us to lose on tuesday...
KAB
Well-Known Member
We need to have all our weapons out for the match with Alexis, Giroud, Özil, tricky Theo to start with Coq and Ramsey in the middle.
Sagna's Hair Stylist
Member
First post here
Sanchez needs to be on his game. He needs to keep it simple because a lot of our attacks are ending with him atm. I was hoping Walcott would start, but after playing the full game I can't see him starting and I don't think Wenger is going to risk Welbeck.
Sanchez needs to be on his game. He needs to keep it simple because a lot of our attacks are ending with him atm. I was hoping Walcott would start, but after playing the full game I can't see him starting and I don't think Wenger is going to risk Welbeck.
Country: Australia
Mert and Kos are familiar with Suarez, as tough as he is , Kos has handled him , same with Messi . I'm talking about on our patch . I think our defence will suprise you pleasantly .
RandyMarsh
Established Member
I'd be chuffed if we even manage to score a goal tbh.
They're playing us at the best time really. We seem to have no composure in front of goal.
Would fancy us so much more if this game was back in October.
They're playing us at the best time really. We seem to have no composure in front of goal.
Would fancy us so much more if this game was back in October.
SuperGoon
Debbie Downer
Country: Ireland
Player:Saka
Ah, October. When confidence was sky high.
Then the injuries came.
Then the injuries came.
Country: Australia
Yeah course mate , we had better personnel in key positions playing well in October . I think the boys will be up for this though . Alexis , Özil , Ramsey , Bellerin , Ox and maybe Giroud .
Sagna's Hair Stylist
Member
vs Southampton - 22 shots and 11 on target - 0 goals
vs Leicester City - 24 shots and 6 on target - 2 goals
vs Hull City - 24 shots and 6 on target - 0 goals
In the last three home games we had 70 shots and only scored 2 goals.
vs Leicester City - 24 shots and 6 on target - 2 goals
vs Hull City - 24 shots and 6 on target - 0 goals
In the last three home games we had 70 shots and only scored 2 goals.
kopzilla
Always Negative
This tie will drain us of our energy...the occasion, the high intensity pressing and chasing.
raag
Active Member
Country: South Africa
Player:Nketiah
Some interesting analysis from @Furious Styles @Trilly and @Giroud Cheers.
I'm interested in the points raised, regarding our inability to deal with the proactive press, or what I see as counter/gegen pressing. Its true that we have no answer for that currently, and its dissapointing because Sp**s are getting massive results for exactly that tactic at the moment I feel.
Perhaps we do not even give a damn about it as well, looking at our desire to play the ball out from the back, with little to no pace and movement off the ball. To me, that shows a lack of proper planning on the training field to be honest. The all too familiar "framework" set by Wenger and then "self expression" forming the detail.
We are not looking in good shape for this game at competition level, purely because we are not set up for intricate technical play anymore. Cazorla does indeed give us that ball retaining ability in the middle, which does help, but the rest of the team remaining so static off the ball, allowing opposition to close them down or the passing lanes makes life very difficult for us indeed. We have played in a U shape against far inferior teams, which shows this to me. Easy to mark, easy to defend deep against.
On Tuesday we need to play to our strengths, and that is our better defensive organisation, and our ability to counter attack the turnover ball at pace. Özil, Ramsey, Coquelin axis need to keep it simple and respect the diminishing spaces, that is all.
I'm interested in the points raised, regarding our inability to deal with the proactive press, or what I see as counter/gegen pressing. Its true that we have no answer for that currently, and its dissapointing because Sp**s are getting massive results for exactly that tactic at the moment I feel.
Perhaps we do not even give a damn about it as well, looking at our desire to play the ball out from the back, with little to no pace and movement off the ball. To me, that shows a lack of proper planning on the training field to be honest. The all too familiar "framework" set by Wenger and then "self expression" forming the detail.
We are not looking in good shape for this game at competition level, purely because we are not set up for intricate technical play anymore. Cazorla does indeed give us that ball retaining ability in the middle, which does help, but the rest of the team remaining so static off the ball, allowing opposition to close them down or the passing lanes makes life very difficult for us indeed. We have played in a U shape against far inferior teams, which shows this to me. Easy to mark, easy to defend deep against.
On Tuesday we need to play to our strengths, and that is our better defensive organisation, and our ability to counter attack the turnover ball at pace. Özil, Ramsey, Coquelin axis need to keep it simple and respect the diminishing spaces, that is all.
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