nazo
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
Nasri should be back so that's added creativity. Anyone else confirmed to be back?
Nasri should be back so that's added creativity. Anyone else confirmed to be back?
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PL: Arsenal vs West Bromwich | 16/08/08
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thegame24
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
ffs drop eboue and put van persie in midfield with bentdner or vela partnering ade.
ffs drop eboue and put van persie in midfield with bentdner or vela partnering ade.
AnthonyG
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
No one's been confirmed as such, but apart from Nasri, Kolo's expected back and Phil had to have a scan.bluenaz said:
DOUBLE-YOU
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
I don't care how much potential Nasri has, his pre season has been non existent. i wouldn't play him in this game. it has to be eboue and walcott wide.
Cesc maybe injured, so Ramsey may partner Denilson. West Brom is Ramsey's level. so i would be happy starting with the same midfield that started against fc twente.
For the rest of the season i am worried. I have seen too many situation where our midfield players have not shown enough aggression. we look physically weak.
I don't care how much potential Nasri has, his pre season has been non existent. i wouldn't play him in this game. it has to be eboue and walcott wide.
Cesc maybe injured, so Ramsey may partner Denilson. West Brom is Ramsey's level. so i would be happy starting with the same midfield that started against fc twente.
For the rest of the season i am worried. I have seen too many situation where our midfield players have not shown enough aggression. we look physically weak.
mindchnger
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
If Nasri is fit, he's definitely going to play. Since we're missing a creative spark in Cesc, I can see Wenger putting Nasri in the middle of the park in place of Ramsey. Other than that, it'll surely be Denilson, Eboue, and Walcott in midfield again.
If Nasri is fit, he's definitely going to play. Since we're missing a creative spark in Cesc, I can see Wenger putting Nasri in the middle of the park in place of Ramsey. Other than that, it'll surely be Denilson, Eboue, and Walcott in midfield again.
banduan
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
gotta agree with ya on that mate. ffs indeed.
thegame24 said:
gotta agree with ya on that mate. ffs indeed.
Player:Tomiyasu
Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
Van Persie in midfield is not better than Eboue in midfield actually. Might as well put Vela on the wings
Van Persie in midfield is not better than Eboue in midfield actually. Might as well put Vela on the wings
Smartly Dressed Morris
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
I agree - the amount of times our players get out muscled is truly shocking.
DOUBLE-YOU said:
I agree - the amount of times our players get out muscled is truly shocking.
JazzG
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
This is the type of match we should be using to rack up a healthy goal difference but seeing our current injury situation a win would do!
This is the type of match we should be using to rack up a healthy goal difference but seeing our current injury situation a win would do!
Lukazan
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
Not sure why anyone thinks this is going to be a walk over, I can see it being a tough game. It's the first game of the season and West Brom will be up for it, they'll want to prove that they belong in the Premiership and that they aren't going to be the Derby/Watford of this season.
The early kick off doesn't help either. I'll take anything at this point aslong as we win.
Not sure why anyone thinks this is going to be a walk over, I can see it being a tough game. It's the first game of the season and West Brom will be up for it, they'll want to prove that they belong in the Premiership and that they aren't going to be the Derby/Watford of this season.
The early kick off doesn't help either. I'll take anything at this point aslong as we win.
Player:Tomiyasu
Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
And not to mention, we lost the last time when we faced West Brom in the league. It was an away game though
And not to mention, we lost the last time when we faced West Brom in the league. It was an away game though
True Gooner
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
No, the last time we faced them we won 2-1, I remember that game because it was Dennis Bergkamp day at Highbury and the man himself came off the bench to score a typical Bergkamp goal.
No, the last time we faced them we won 2-1, I remember that game because it was Dennis Bergkamp day at Highbury and the man himself came off the bench to score a typical Bergkamp goal.
qs
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
Promoted team always play above themselves on opening day too. This one is going to be very tough. They'll definitely aim to close down our midfield as quickly as possible. van Persie is going to have to drop deep and come get the ball alot.
I'm very worried TBH.
Promoted team always play above themselves on opening day too. This one is going to be very tough. They'll definitely aim to close down our midfield as quickly as possible. van Persie is going to have to drop deep and come get the ball alot.
I'm very worried TBH.
stuart
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
geez lads what the hell are we all over estimating them for? No matter what team we put out it will be better than West Broms!
geez lads what the hell are we all over estimating them for? No matter what team we put out it will be better than West Broms!
Lukazan
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
He does that all the flaming time these days anyway.
qs said:
He does that all the flaming time these days anyway.
RocktheCasbah
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
I'd be more comfortable with Nasri back. And perhaps a Toure return could push Djourou into central midfield. Not ideal, but I think he might be more suited to playing the defensive midfield role than either Ramsey or Denilson. Y'know, seeing as he's said himself it's his preferred position and all...
I'd be more comfortable with Nasri back. And perhaps a Toure return could push Djourou into central midfield. Not ideal, but I think he might be more suited to playing the defensive midfield role than either Ramsey or Denilson. Y'know, seeing as he's said himself it's his preferred position and all...
Jkreffer
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
I would be a lot more comfortable with Djourou in midfield Saturday then I would Ramsey. Just gives the team a more solid look even if Djourou himself has never really played there for us.
I would be a lot more comfortable with Djourou in midfield Saturday then I would Ramsey. Just gives the team a more solid look even if Djourou himself has never really played there for us.
Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
Nasri should be back as Walcott was ineffective on the left flank. Since West Brom are usually an attacking team they will open up more and go at us especially if they fall behind early. If that happens depending on our efficiency, we might see galore of goals (Derby County day for Adebayor) or lost of missed chances with a 2-1 win. It should be an entertaining match since it is the offical PL opening match of the season.
Nasri should be back as Walcott was ineffective on the left flank. Since West Brom are usually an attacking team they will open up more and go at us especially if they fall behind early. If that happens depending on our efficiency, we might see galore of goals (Derby County day for Adebayor) or lost of missed chances with a 2-1 win. It should be an entertaining match since it is the offical PL opening match of the season.
Jkreffer
Established Member
Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
It could happen, but West Brom are infinately more solid then Derby County. Their new attacking brand of football is very much a revolution of last season as in previous years they have been boring, orthodox work horses more likely to break your leg then your back line. I can see us winning by a comfortable scoreline in the end, but as with Twente, the performance may not reflect that.
It could happen, but West Brom are infinately more solid then Derby County. Their new attacking brand of football is very much a revolution of last season as in previous years they have been boring, orthodox work horses more likely to break your leg then your back line. I can see us winning by a comfortable scoreline in the end, but as with Twente, the performance may not reflect that.
CrazyInLoveWithArsenal
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Re: Arsenal v West Brom | 16-08-08 12:45GMT
We come into this game on the back of what was a very good result despite putting in a dismal performance. Our midfield looked Jaded like yesterday' child and our wingers were quite frankly non existent. The team I would like to see Wenger field would be this one.
-------------Al---------------
Sagna---Toure--Gallas---Clichy
Walcott--Nasri-Denilson/Ramsey--Vela
--------van Persie------------
------------Adebayor----------
However, I expect to see Nasri replacing Eboue or Walcott with the rest of the side remaining unchanged. Whatever said and done, I think we will be too strong. I see a 3-1 or 2-1 win on the horizon.
We come into this game on the back of what was a very good result despite putting in a dismal performance. Our midfield looked Jaded like yesterday' child and our wingers were quite frankly non existent. The team I would like to see Wenger field would be this one.
-------------Al---------------
Sagna---Toure--Gallas---Clichy
Walcott--Nasri-Denilson/Ramsey--Vela
--------van Persie------------
------------Adebayor----------
However, I expect to see Nasri replacing Eboue or Walcott with the rest of the side remaining unchanged. Whatever said and done, I think we will be too strong. I see a 3-1 or 2-1 win on the horizon.
