FA Cup Final I Arsenal v Chelsea I 5.30pm, Saturday May 27th

[arsmile]

Id start per if it means nacho can start at lwb instead of gibbs

 

[FinnGooner]

We should win this. Chelsea players must have some difficulties charging up for this game after winning the league while for us this is the one chance of getting something out of this bitterly disappointing season. I mean, worst league finish in 20 years. First time since forever that Sp**s finish above us. Humiliating 10-2 exit in the CL. Surely the players see what a huge difference it makes whether you continue that list with a FA cup final loss or an FA cup win.

 

[Karlos14478]

The expectations are probably on Chelsea to comfortably win this, and as such, there should not be too much pressure on our lot.

In some ways it feels like a sideshow to the season, I hope the players do not feel the same way.

Biggest pressure on our lot is to remember to breathe.

 

[Notorious Big]

They will ruin us.

 

[Karlos14478]

Sorry but I have no confidence in this team or club to be honest.

Walk in the park for Chelsea 0-3 hazard(1) costa(2) combination of errors and unforgivable half hearted displays from the usual suspects no doubt will be why they lose.

 

[mm76again...]

We should win this. Chelsea players must have some difficulties charging up for this game after winning the league while for us this is the one chance of getting something out of this bitterly disappointing season. I mean, worst league finish in 20 years. First time since forever that Sp**s finish above us. Humiliating 10-2 exit in the CL. Surely the players see what a huge difference it makes whether you continue that list with a FA cup final loss or an FA cup win.

i'm sorry to say i just don't see that attitude under Conte - Chelsea players will be mad keen to do the double - and the fact that they were champions a few games back means they've been walking on air ever since - plus they've had no European games this season

As for our own motivation, sure i think that will be there, but we are tired after long and fruitless PL and CL campaigns, and now there's the injuries

we need Sanchez to make a big difference during what might only in his case be 60+ mins he'll be able to play, and of course Özil needs another really good game

 

[Jasard]

'kin hell if we start with Gibbs at left back I might just follow the game on here, going to be a hard watch

 

[Preacher]

At least OP from @THunter were funny.

Where is he ?

I can't even look to his profile - "This member limits who may view their full profile."

Gone undercover to Redcafe ?

 

[Batman]

careful or @celestis and @hydrofluoric acid will be on your back for such defeatist talk

I think they understand that when Batman thinks a situation is bleak it's justified.

 

[Kingslayer]

Where is he ?

I can't even look to his profile - "This member limits who may view their full profile."

Gone undercover to Redcafe ?

This season ended him.

RIP.

 

[redwhiteAustrian]

Even less confident than when we're facing City....with an eye on our CB situation, I hope we keep the score at a respectable level.

 

[4R5Emaniac]

Even less confident than when we're facing City....with an eye on our CB situation, I hope we keep the score at a respectable level.

Yeah, pretty much. I want to hope for more but we're likely to be destroyed. Want to see a competent performance from all fronts whatever the result.

 

[razörist]

Please don't start Mertesacker. Can Xhaka play cb? He would play so many De Boer-Bergkamp passes..

Please no Mertesacker.

 

[Impact]

Chelsea won't ruin anyone. They are not a free-scoring team. At best, it will be a comprehensive 2-0.

Not worried about this game. Reckon being the underdogs will suit us and we'll win this in similar fashion to the semi's against City. Alexis MOTM incoming.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

If there ever was a time to live up to old reputations, this is it. 1-0 to the Arsenal by whatever means we can muster. We need to defend uncharacteristically cynical way and frustrate them and grab our chance well.

Conte's started with the mind games but he's no Sir Alex, we'll be going into the match knowing we're the underdog and hopefully act accordingly.

 

[Sammy1887]

Backs to the wall situation for us. We might just spring a surprise and beat Chelsea.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

Need something to fire people up.

When in doubt, always a sure fire image to rouse the anti-Chelsea spirit.

 

[arsmile]

could Ox cope with LWB?

 

[arsmile]

worst case scenario if none of our injuries make it

cech
holding-per-nacho
bellerin-coquelin-xhaka-gibbs
Özil-ramsey
giroud

team is appalling

even if mustafi makes it that doesn't fix it

 

[Penn_]

I'd go for Ox over Gibbs if his up to it. Shame that Wenger won't consider it.