PL: Arsenal v Fulham | January 1, 2019 15:00 GMT

[Tourbillion]

Kolasinac and AMN are both far better going forward than defensively, same with Guendouzi, while we're playing both our strikers with Iwobi in their too. It's hardly that negative.

It's definitely not negative, personnel-wise... I'm just disappointed with how linear our play is with these setups.

 

[field442]

Emery is playing 3 at the back to allow the wingback to be more offensive and bring some width.

We have also played 3 at the back when we've score 4 goals to Tottenham btw.

Didn't we switch to 4 at the back during that game when Mustafi went off?

 

[YeahBee]

Really want to hammer home how much better our build up with 3 at the back looks
When they spread out when we got the ball it just creates so many paths

 

[dashsnow17]

He would've played against Fulham at home if he was fit.

That wasn't the point of the post though. Whether he's not being picked for big games or whether he's simply out injured, either way we're not getting good value from our highest earner.

 

[MaraDon]

Remember when Gibbs came out?
thats how i feel about AMN, good player, i just dont feel electrifying.

 

[SA Gunner]

It will be a struggle, but we are likely to win this one.

Dont see it as a back 5, rather as a 3 with the wingbacks pushing up to create width.

Interested to see how Fulham have learnt since our last match. I expect them to take advantage of our advanced fullbacks and high line with long balls over.

That is the go to tactic to take us out right at the moment.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Did emery played 3 at the back at PSG or Sevilla?

 

[MutableEarth]

It's really a shame that Smith-Rowe is injured, Emery has name dropped him several times this season and I think he'd be getting serious PL minutes if he was available.

I agree - Smith-Rowe seems the most ready mentally for PL games. I do think Saka can make an impact in the PL, even though I have my doubts about how ready he is. I just hope he actually uses these young players. Reckon they'll be better for his system in the end.

Remember when Gibbs came out?
thats how i feel about AMN, good player, i just dont feel electrifying.

He's more talented than Gibbs mate.

 

[Tourbillion]

Really want to hammer home how much better our build up with 3 at the back looks
When they spread out when we got the ball it just creates so many paths

No. With 3 at the back our central mids/AM aren't ever deep enough to enable us to do much centrally. It's all pushed up and spread wide meaning we are utterly dependant on our full backs being potent and our centre backs distributing the ball up the pitch whilst being pressed by opposing forwards.

 

[lamby22]

The lack of creativity in that team sticks out. Laca and Auba the only saving grace in that line-up.

 

[miral78uk]

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[Giroud12]

Is it on sky or BT? If not a stream linklink pl someone? Round the in lawsl

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[ksarp]

Remember when Gibbs came out?
thats how i feel about AMN, good player, i just dont feel electrifying.

When I look at Pool’s young and hungry full backs, I see a glaring difference with Niles..has reached his ceiling .

 

[OnlyOne]

Ronaldo7.net

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[YeahBee]

No. With 3 at the back our central mids/AM aren't ever deep enough to enable us to do much centrally. It's all pushed up and spread wide meaning we are utterly dependant on our full backs being potent and our centre backs distributing the ball up the pitch whilst being pressed by opposing forwards.

Don't have to be so deep down and instead be higher up to make middle and third type stuff!

With Laca up there we can even keep The ball up there...

 

[krackpot]

Drat... Miss having Özil

 

[chessygoal]

I like that line-up. If we want to get top 4, we need our 3 best CB to start forming some sort of understanding, and Fulham at home is a good place to start.
As long as we play high on the pitch, we'll create enough to score a few.

 

[ksarp]

The lack of creativity in that team sticks out. Laca and Auba the only saving grace in that line-up.

Yup, I expect a stale midfield with Guendozi’s high ATOB (Average Time On Ball) . The only saving grace is that we will have a focal point of attack in Laca who can hold and bring in others.

Hopefully Niles displays some defensive intensity.

 

[SA Gunner]

Lets get back to winning ways, anything will do.

Lets go Gunners!

 

[MutableEarth]

When I look at Pool’s young and hungry full backs, I see a glaring difference with Niles..has reached his ceiling .

HE'S NOT A FULL BACK