PL: Middlesbrough vs Arsenal | 13/12/08

[Shadow Moses]

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Good luck.

 

[dionysius]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Unfortunately, luck is what we seem to need these days. Best of luck to us all

 

[dutchMasta]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

We've actually been pretty lucky this year, unfortunately, our ****ness has covered that up pretty big (2 offside goals, 1 deflection, 2+ legit-looking penalties not given against us, etc. off the top of my head). We've still carried on our misfortune in injuries though.

 

[Rohit]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

I don't care about how creative the team is and how good our performance is. I won't mind long balls hoofed up from Toure all the time if we achieve another nerve wracking 1-0 win. Wins is all we need now, the players are getting used to losing.

 

[Gunner4life09]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Yeah I have to say, luck definitely hasn't been our problem this season.

 

[Lord Dula]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Borefest

 

[MDGoonah41]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

This one will be a thrashing.

I hope we win.

 

[SimplyFabregas]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Almunia

Sagna-Toure-Djourou-Clichy

Wilshere-Cesc-Song-Vela

Van Persie-Adebayor


But of course Wenger will choose two of Diaby, Denilson & Eboue to play on the wings, in fact he will proberly play 4-5-1 and play all three of them and i will be swearing blue murder when he does.

 

[Gurgen]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Starting Wilshere away in the EPL is ****. I think Ramsey deserves a start over Denilson on the right though, he works hard, he is creative out there and he can even be a goal threat.

Almunia
Sagna Gallas Djourou Clichy
Ramsey Cesc Song Vela
RvP Ade

 

[SimplyFabregas]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Starting Wilshere away in the EPL is ****. I think Ramsey deserves a start over Denilson on the right though, he works hard, he is creative out there and he can even be a goal threat.

Almunia
Sagna Gallas Djourou Clichy
Ramsey Cesc Song Vela
RvP Ade

In what way is it suicidal, he looks more ready for this level of football than some of the other ****tards Wenger has played on the wings this year, and everytime i see Ramsey and Wilshere, i see Wilshere as the one who is more advanced in his development, and Ramsey like Denilson & Diaby on the wings, make us far to narrow and congested in the middle and offer no pace.

The only reason people don't want Wilshere playing is because he is 16, its a cliche, but if your good enough, your old enough.

 

[AnthonyG]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

I can't see Vela getting a start, whether I would like it or not. If he were to be on the flank, unlikely given the season so far, I'd slide Denilson in and shift Song to the bench. I would like to see Ramsey out there and it could happen, but it's just as likely that Eboue will be on the right.

Almunia
Sagna Gallas Djourou Clichy
Ramsey/Eboue Cesc(c) Song Denilson
RvP Ade

We may not have won up there for a bit, but now's the time to end that. We've had a few draws along the way, but I fancy us to take this one somehow, some way.

 

[ricky1985]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

------------Fabianski
---Hoyte-Song-Djourou-Gibbs
Wilshere-Randall-Ramsey-Merida
---------Bendtner-Vela

The thing is you know that if we picked this team we might lose but we would still play some very good football, and create some good chances.

------------Almunia
--Sagna-Toure-Gallas-Clichy
Denilson-Fabregas-Song-Nasri
-----Van Persie-Adebayor

And you know if we picked this team we may win but we will probably not produce even one move in the entire match that anyone, even Wenger himself could describe as good football. Let alone lots of good chances.

Why is that?

 

[SimplyFabregas]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

------------Fabianski
---Hoyte-Song-Djourou-Gibbs
Wilshere-Randall-Ramsey-Merida
---------Bendtner-Vela

The thing is you know that if we picked this team we might lose but we would still play some very good football, and create some good chances.

------------Almunia
--Sagna-Touré-Gallas-Clichy
Denilson-Fabregas-Song-Nasri
-----Van Persie-Adebayor

And you know if we picked this team we may win but we will probably not produce even one move in the entire match that anyone, even Wenger himself could describe as good football. Let alone lots of good chances.

Why is that?

Nasri is injured, so its only going to get worse.

 

[Klaus Daimler]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Almunia
Sagna - Touré - Djourou - Clichy
Denilson - Song - Cesc - Nasri
Adebayor - van Persie

We'll win by 2-0. Ade to score both goals.

Is Nasri confirmed out?

 

[SimplyFabregas]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Almunia
Sagna - Touré - Djourou - Clichy
Denilson - Song - Cesc - Nasri
Adebayor - van Persie

We'll win by 2-0. Ade to score both goals.

Is Nasri confirmed out?

Yes, he is out for 2/3 weeks, confirmed by Wenger before the Porto game.

 

[AnthonyG]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Perspective Ricky; there is nothing to suggest that first team would play good football, let alone be capable of achieving a result. As opposed to the second one at least.

 

[Klaus Daimler]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Well, ****.

Almunia
Sagna - Touré - Djourou - Clichy
Ramsey - Song - Cesc - Denilson
Adebayor - van Persie

then.

We'll still win by 2-0. Ade to score both goals.

 

[ricky1985]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Perspective Ricky; there is nothing to suggest that first team would play good football, let alone be capable of achieving a result. As opposed to the second one at least.

Do you not believe that to be the case then Anthony?

 

[AnthonyG]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Perspective Ricky; there is nothing to suggest that first team would play good football, let alone be capable of achieving a result. As opposed to the second one at least.

Do you not believe that to be the case then Anthony?

No, not really. In fact, not at all. Not trying to be overly dismissive, but I've got to get to work.

 

[ricky1985]

Re: Middlesbrough v Arsenal|Sat., Dec 13, 2008 12:45 SS1

Perspective Ricky; there is nothing to suggest that first team would play good football, let alone be capable of achieving a result. As opposed to the second one at least.

Do you not believe that to be the case then Anthony?

No, not really. In fact, not at all. Not trying to be overly dismissive, but I've got to get to work.