CL: Dinamo Zagreb v Arsenal - 16/09/2015, 19:45

[Little Bandit]

------------------Cech------------------
Debuchy--Gabriel--Koscielny--Gibbs
------------Arteta-----Ramsey--------
---Ox------------Özil----------Alexis--
-----------------Giroud-----------------

Should be a good enough side to get 3 points. Will also give some of our players some much needed gametime as well as keeping the likes of Bellerin, and Cazorla fresh for Chelsea. Would like to see Adelaide on the bench for this one.

 

[yybecause]

I would actually like us to mix a lot. Campbell, Arteta, Chambers, Gibbs, Debuchy, Ospina, a throw them all in. Wenger wont do it of course but at least I'll be there for a game and better team we play more fun for us supporters it will be

 

[bingobob]

Tough game away from home but I'd expect a victory. I'd start Alexis on the bench and go with Walcott Giroud and the Ox

 

[Stoneh]

I have a feeling Alexis, Özil and Coq will be benched for this. Walcott will play.. he needs confidence. Kos might be replaced by Per. I think Ox and Arteta are dead certs to start.

 

[Penn_]

Don't think anyone needs resting not even October yet. Alexis is looking sharper in every match, should start scoring soon. Stick with Theo up top, feel he could go on a run soon.

 

[redwhiteAustrian]

Complete and utter joke that we're playing in Zagreb on Wednesday evening, and then have the early kick off away to Chelsea on Saturday.

Livid.

 

[Emibury]

Just play our strongest team in my opinion. It is too early to start resting, and we lack sharpness so lots of games may actually help. Also, away to Zagreb is one of the crucial games in the group for us, and victory massively improves our chances of getting out the group. In my opinion something like:

------------------Cech------------------
Bellerin--Gabriel--Koscielny--Monreal
------------Coquelin-----Ramsey--------
---Ox------------Özil----------Alexis--
-----------------Giroud-----------------

 

[billyf]

I 'd like to see the same lineup that won against Stoke. Away games will always suit Theo's style of play as his main strength is his movement behind the defence. If I 'd have to make a change that would be Ramsey for Ox.

 

[samir]

Play Theo 60 minutes This is a must win game for us. We must be sharp for Chelsea, and be the final nail in the coffin of their top 4 hopes.

Lets not be stupid.

"Confidence is a fine trait. Over-confidence isn't".

 

[Gooner Zig]

RE: Rotating players - so what if it's only September - we're playing a CL away fixture on Wednesday then have the early Saturday kick off - it's about managing load levels of our players - we have a deep squad, lets use it.

 

[yybecause]

I wouldnt star Santi against Chelski, reason why he would be a safe starter this game. No Özil, Alexis, starting fullbacks, Coq... Yes to Campbell, Arteta, Ox...

 

[chessygoal]

It might be a good idea to rest Santi for this one,
I hope Jeff will make the bench, I really want to see that kid again.

 

[Bould14]

Lets not be stupid.

"Confidence is a fine trait. Over-confidence isn't".

Chelsea is a wounded animal. Certain players have checked out it's obvious. Confidence is low for them, and it's really the best chance in years to make a statement.

Bookmark it right here. 2-3 more loses before January, and top 4 is out of reach. Teams like Palace without Europe in much better position to make top 6.

 

[Vinci]

With the number of players some of you want rotated, you'd think this is a League Cup game. Wouldn't make more than one or two changes personally, perhaps start Ox and Giroud.

This will be a hard game, we are really not going to whoop their asses 4-0 without breaking a sweat.

 

[SA Gunner]

Lets not be stupid.

"Confidence is a fine trait. Over-confidence isn't".

I'd call some posts regarding Chelsea at the moment, delusional, to be honest.

Anyway I would mix up the side, especially with such a short space to the weekend. I'd rest Alexis specifically for this game, he is playing too much football if you ask me.

 

[Axel_Gunner]

hope out attack will be confident about scoring after goals from walcott and giroud to and give us a early comfortable lead so we can play this chilled and stay relaxed before important game vs chelsea.

 

[SA Gunner]

Chelsea is a wounded animal. Certain players have checked out it's obvious. Confidence is low for them, and it's really the best chance in years to make a statement.

Bookmark it right here. 2-3 more loses before January, and top 4 is out of reach. Teams like Palace without Europe in much better position to make top 6.

I like you confidence.

You forget the quality manager that is Jose, and his ability to get results when it really matters.

You also forget our woeful record against Chelsea, under Mourinho.

What is more important regarding our game on the weekend, is that our woeful finishing at the moment will be amplified. 29 attempts with 2 goals equals 7% conversion rate. That is what really puts us on the back foot in my opinion. One positive however is that our current defensive organisation helps tremendously.

 

[Rex Stone]

Please keep Gabriel in the side Arsène, don't drop him. Him vs Costa next Saturday will be so tasty, can literally see one of them being killed.

 

[tap-in]

Wenger only ever makes big changes for the CoCup, no way will we be seeing big changes for this game. Its vital to start the CL group games with a win or we are looking over our shoulders from the off.

I would consider resting Alexis because he clearly started the season too early. I wouldnt even make him travel. Play Walcott-Özil-Ox, with Giroud up front and play Ramsey next to Coq. If we are safely ahead bring Campbell on for Ox later.

------------------Cech------------------
Bellerin--Gabriel--Koscielny--Monreal
--------Coquelin-----Ramsey--------
-Walcott--------Özil----------Ox--
-----------------Giroud-----------------

 

[rich 1990]

I like you confidence.

You forget the quality manager that is Jose, and his ability to get results when it really matters.

You also forget our woeful record against Chelsea, under Mourinho.

What is more important regarding our game on the weekend, is that our woeful finishing at the moment will be amplified. 29 attempts with 2 goals equals 7% conversion rate. That is what really puts us on the back foot in my opinion. One positive however is that our current defensive organisation helps tremendously.

He also forgets our generosity when it comes to teams in bad runs of form. If you're in a run of **** form, the team you want is Arsenal. We must have saved a dozen teams from relegation.