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[Sniper Mik]

I really don't like the constant chopping and changing, Emery should just choose his first eleven and stick by it

I know. But that's his MO. He's a 'tactics' based manager, who wants his teams to be able to adapt according to the opposition, rather than a philosophy based manager like Wenger or Klopp.

 

[Smail]

I know. But that's his MO. He's a 'tactics' based manager, who wants his teams to be able to adapt according to the opposition, rather than a philosophy based manager like Wenger or Klopp.

So true and well said. As much as I do like a good tactics switch at half time, the most succesfull teams in the past always had a typical eleven

 

[Tomb Bombadil]

So true and well said. As much as I do like a good tactics switch at half time, the most succesfull teams in the past always had a typical eleven

Like Man City?

But of course it's better to have a constant first eleven. But I guess it's easier to do so if you have the qualitative better squad. If you go against a better squad you cannot always look on your game.

 

[Sniper Mik]

Like Man City?

But of course it's better to have a constant first eleven. But I guess it's easier to do so if you have the qualitative better squad. If you go against a better squad you cannot always look on your game.

That's fine and all against the best teams in the league but you shouldn't have to chop and change much against clubs like Newcastle, Southampton, Brighton, etc. I mean we still don't know what our definitive formation or starting XI is. I know injuries and an unbalanced squad has affected his decisions a lot last season but this time around he has a lot more quality in the squad. I hope, when players like Bellerin, Holding, Tierney are all fit, Emery knows what his best XI is and we can see a more prominent style of play.

 

[Dennis_Bergkamp_10]

I've read their forum, they are terrified. Some think they'll bounce back from that Newcastle showing, but most point out that they never really do well at the Emirates and fear Auba and Pepe.

Those Danny Mills comments make me laugh. If Winks gets a look in that midfield you'd have to sell all other players because they are dogshit.

 

[A_G]

Like Man City?

But of course it's better to have a constant first eleven. But I guess it's easier to do so if you have the qualitative better squad. If you go against a better squad you cannot always look on your game.

Yep, besides when everyone is fit Leno/Bellerin/Sokratis/Luiz/Tierney/Xhaka/Torreira/Pepe/Aubameyang are probably definite starters. Only question is who joins the last two in attack and who plays in midfield, probably dependent on the opposition.

 

[Rex Stone]

I’m nervous because these lot always seem to scrub a result against us when they’re in the gutter.

I remember those three consecutive home draws against them in the league where we should have ruined them.

 

[Symbia]

Yep, besides when everyone is fit Leno/Bellerin/Sokratis/Luiz/Tierney/Xhaka/Torreira/Pepe/Aubameyang are probably definite starters. Only question is who joins the last two in attack and who plays in midfield, probably dependent on the opposition.

I won't pick Xhaka over Willock but again, I'm no coach or Unai.

 

[Keplaz]

I won't pick Xhaka over Willock but again, I'm no coach or Unai.

Xhaka has the armband now. If fit I think he always starts.

 

[Trilly]

Sp**s are a good team (better than us even) and will be looking to bounce back after Newcastle, I understand all of this but this is one of those games where anything but three points and I'll be pissed off.

 

[nicky47]

Really hoping this is the match Pepe announces himself at The Emirates...

I'm quietly confident, a win would be such a boost for us right now. But not going to get ahead of myself, this fixture isn't easy to predict.

Looking forward to Sunday regardless!

 

[Symbia]

Xhaka has the armband now. If fit I think he always starts.

But his game is very lacking, don't see why he should be starting games while the likes of Willock will sit on the bench.

You have a point with your armband theory but a big club like Arsenal should be playing the best players.

 

[Keplaz]

But his game is very lacking, don't see why he should be starting games while the likes of Willock will sit on the bench.

You have a point with the your armband theory but a big club like Arsenal should be paying the best players.

I know what you mean. I don't think he should be starting either. But when you make someone Club Captain, then you want him on the pitch.

Our last few captains have left the club not long after getting the armband. I'm not saying the armband's cursed. But one can only hope..

 

[GeorgiaGunner]

IMO only one answer should be allowed in this poll. Normally, I'm all for objectivity, but...

 

[Aevi]

The real send off now, no better place to leave on a high than in the NLD

 

[Rex Stone]

The real send off now, no better place to leave on a high than in the NLD

Let’s hope it’s that rather than the Ox’s farewell game at Anfield for us.

 

[Dennis_Bergkamp_10]

We have to beat them. Their form is terrible, we're playing at home. No excuses. 3-0.

 

[Manberg]

Can’t wait, hope we smash them and send them home crying.

If we somehow don’t win questions will be asked.

 

[Keplaz]

Let’s hope it’s that rather than the Ox’s farewell game at Anfield for us.

At least he isn't joining Sp**s after...

 

[Makingtrax]

Can’t wait for this game. As the UK rapidly turns into a banana republic run by a right wing tinpot dictator, it’s great to have something to look forward to.