PL: Portsmouth vs Arsenal | 04/05/04

[RocktheCasbah]

Well, let's hope he runs riot tonight then!

 

[orion]

This is definitelly the hardest of the remaining games. Pompey are on a great run, are now playing without any pressure and will give it all they've got to beat us. Still, even with the rested players we should have enough to do the business if all the players will play to their best abillity.

Would have liked Clichy to be in the squad as he has showed that he can also play as a winger. Kanu's been out for a long time, I'n not sure if he's even played any reserve games and is likely to make just an late substitution appearance, but I would have liked to see how he and Reyes would have gelled as I think Kanu could have read Jose's runs and delivered a few killer passes, but we are not likely to find that out are we.

I'd be perfectly happy with a draw from this game,, but we can't go to the pitch thinking that, but must play to win and make sure we don't turn it off before the final whistle and then see where it stands.

Good luck Gunners!!!!

 

[job]

Bentley and ali will feature which i think will be a very good thing..
Ali like ppl have said has only had chances in really big games where there has been a lot of pressure on him. Altho im not convinced he will be starting.. Wenger will probably want to give Reyes + Henry another go.
Remember last time they played together v Portsmouth

Lehmann

Lauren,Toure,Campbell,clichy

Bently Parlour Vieira Ljunberg

Reyes Henry

Freddie will probably be replaced at some stage by Ali and Reyes moved out onto the left. Would expect Kanu and keown to be the other 2 subs used

 

[Mark]

I'd like Aliadiere to fit in somehow. He and Bentley formed a really good partnership in the reserves so it would be interesting to see them out there together. It would mean Reyes not playing or being dropped into midfield though. I don't see that happening though, I suspect Freddie will start this one on the left.

 

[job]

Will match day chat be up tonight?

 

[Loylz]

Any team news yet.

 

[flotz]

ARSENAL: Jens Lehmann, Lauren, Kolo Toure, Sol Campbell, Ashley Cole, Freddie Ljungberg, Patrick Vieira, Ray Parlour, David Bentley, Jose Antonio Reyes, Thierry Henry. SUBS: Martin Keown, Gael Clichy, Rami Shaaban, Kanu, Jeremie Aliadiere.

 

[job]

that the confirmed team?

 

[flotz]

its from arsenal.com so i guess

 

[job]

im glad we have the normal back 4 out...
Midfield and strikeforce was expected

 

[JGooner]

Is Bentley playing left or right?

 

[job]

From the team list it looks like left.. so im confused.
England would be pretty happyt if he could play on the left

 

[potterarsenal]

centre I think :roll:

 

[Mark]

I'm glad Bentley is starting. Ali to hopefully make an appearance later. Keown too.

 

[Loylz]

Team Arsenal:
----------------------Lehmann---------------

----Lauren------Toure------Campbell---Cole

----Bently---Parlour--------Vieira---Ljungberg

--------------------Henry---Reyes------------------

 

[Loylz]

Jens with a nice save from Yakubu.

 

[job]

u watchin on tv?

 

[Mark]

Reyes came close. I have to listen on the radio.

 

[The Mini]

job, whars with the text language?

 

[Loylz]

1-0 to Pompey