EPL: Arsenal vs. Southampton - Tuesday 02/02/16 - 19:45

[Jury]

With Özil and Sanchez starting, I'd have Theo back at RWF. He knows what to do from there. Campbell will be a great option if things aren't working out for Theo. We need to start making short work of teams. Our goalscorers need to stand up and be counted.

 

[Gooner n Proud]

Iwobi doesn't deserve to be dropped, it's the concept of seniority that keeps him out. Only look into to the team he gets includes cup games and emergencies (injuries + resting).

He wasn't even on the bench vs Chelsea.

You'd start iwobi over Campbell?

 

[Jazz]

Must win

 

[say yes]

Sanchez - Walcott - Campbell

Please. Rest of the team picks itself.

 

[Bould14]

Must win

We have been dropping points a lot recently. Need to get back to the winning ways. They usually do give us a bit of trouble. 2-1 win perhaps.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

The team is pretty predictable now..... which is a good thing in some regard now that Coquelin and Alexis are back. Ramsey then alongside Coq, Campbell out wide and probably Giroud to get the nod over Theo.

 

[Gooner n Proud]

Ramsey needs to be droped for a few more games imo. Really underperformed in recent weeks

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

Wouldn't mind Ox playing RW for this, would be a good vote of confidence from the boss too. Thought he played well against Burnley, I'd love him to get a run.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

He wasn't dropped yesterday though, he was rested like Özil, Monreal, Campbell were.

 

[say yes]

Ramsey needs to be droped for a few more games imo. Really underperformed in recent weeks

For who? Ramsey has that CM spot nailed down until Cazorla/Wilshere come back.

 

[GOONER1991]

Desperate to see Coquelin/Ramsey/Özil in midfield, with Alexis left.

Need to put on a performance on Tuesday, end our winless run. Particularly with Leicester away to City.

 

[Jamrock]

I feel we have not been convincing at all this season but if we don't win this game we might go on a poor low on confidence run. Remember our noisy neighbours (Sp**s) are in great form now and only 3 points behind us with a superior Goal difference.

City have Aguero back in form and winning them games.

Dropping from First place to 4th in a week would affect our already weak, fragile and dodgy mental strength.

 

[Gentleman's Vegetables]

Can't get over how dire all of strikers are.
so poverty dammit, means we can never be sure of a comfortable win.

 

[Aevi]

Wouldn't mind Ox playing RW for this, would be a good vote of confidence from the boss too. Thought he played well against Burnley, I'd love him to get a run.

No chance as Campbell was rested, but I agree.

He is in a bad situation right now, only chance atm is Campbell having a bad game or two.

 

[redwhiteAustrian]

While we're getting more and more injured players back, which is nice, we have to consider that it could not only take them some time to hit form, but also a while until the chemistry is back there.

I think we're on the verge of a rough couple of weeks, both in terms of performances and results.

 

[billyf]

Our main issue atm is the fact that we miss both our playmakers. The passes we make are quite simplistic and descent opponents can deal with them easily. If Özil would start this it would be great news, other wise Arsène should take a more physical approach, like playing Coquelin, Elneny and Ramsey in mid and try to dominate the game in that area. It won't be the best sight for the eyes but it will do the job I believe.

 

[Jazz]

Our main issue atm is the fact that we miss both our playmakers. The passes we make are quite simplistic and descent opponents can deal with them easily. If Özil would start this it would be great news, other wise Arsène should take a more physical approach, like playing Coquelin, Elneny and Ramsey in mid and try to dominate the game in that area. It won't be the best sight for the eyes but it will do the job I believe.

Wait, Özil's injured!? I though he was just being rested like Ramsey.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Pretty sure he was just rested

 

[redwhiteAustrian]

Yeah, toe nail injury perhaps.

 

[Lilwizzle]

If Soton set up anything like @ St. Mary's then giving Özil an extended 'rest' and playing 3 in midfield would be for the best.