PL: West Brom vs Arsenal | Saturday January 2nd | KO: 20:00 | BT Sport

[Macho]

With Bruno Mazziotti, I expect Partey to comeback with indestructible quads.

I am a big fan of this appointment btw. Hopefully he gets these guys on a decent PED program cause they obviously need it.

 

[Pyres7]

WBA played differently vs Leeds than vs Liverpool. First half against Liverpool they had a flat 6 backline with 4 in midfield. Grant was nowhere near the halfway line.

Against Leeds they tried to play more openly, and got totally murdered. There is zero chance they will play like that against us.

Exactly, we've struggled against low blocks all season, can't believe that people think this will be an easy game. Unless we score early it's gonna be a cagey, frustrating game again.

 

[GoonerJeeves]

I am a big fan of this appointment btw. Hopefully he gets these guys on a decent PED program cause they obviously need it.

He certainly looks the part, and his resume seems very impressive.

 

[field442]

Willian and Luiz are fit now. It will be interesting to see if they start.

 

[Macho]

Willian and Luiz are fit now. It will be interesting to see if they start.

No chance.

Maybe Luiz, but Willian I can't see it unless the Saka knock is serious - which it isn't.

Luiz it feels like he's being phased out a bit not gonna lie.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Willian and Luiz are fit now. It will be interesting to see if they start.

If they start its because Saka Holding need rest they been playing non stop still I'd be disappointed

 

[sdotzdot]

We have to be very careful with youngsters. Burning them out with non stop games can lead to their form seriously crashing and when that happens to a youngster it can take months to get back into the groove. I say rest Saka if he’s picked up a knock, even if it’s minor.

 

[freeglennhelder2]

There should be ’cancelled’, option in the poll?

You thinking we had manz at Kyle Walkers party??

 

[Gunner-Union]

We should push for an early goal
As IMO they will crumble if they concede early. They will have 10 behind the ball but an early goal will dwindle whatever spirit/morale they have left.

so expect us to concede early get a player sent off and lose 1-0

 

[squallman]

If they start its because Saka Holding need rest they been playing non stop still I'd be disappointed

Pepe and Chambers please and thanks.

 

[Mo Britain]

Early goal, piece of cake
Fat Sam will rant and flake

 

[Jack_the_boy]

Early goals sometimes have the effect of making a team think it’s easy then you’re unable to get another, and things then get hairy in second halves. Allardyce’s teams often do that.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Pepe and Chambers please and thanks.

Agree about pepe even tho him against deep defensive team is useless but still better than Willian about Chambers I don't think he in manager plan so i think he'll start Luiz

 

[Red London]

No chance.

Maybe Luiz, but Willian I can't see it unless the Saka knock is serious - which it isn't.

Luiz it feels like he's being phased out a bit not gonna lie.

If Saka is injured its **** to bring in Willian. Everything that has made us successful the last couple games is everything he doesnt have. He doesn't run beyond defenders, doesnt have pace, energy, can score goals etc. Pepe should get the nod from Arteta if Saka is out.

I'll be really angry if not. For me until Wilian somehow dtrastically improves he should only be used a number 10. He is utterly useless out wide.

 

[Red London]

Agree about pepe even tho him against deep defensive team is useless but still better than Willian about Chambers I don't think he in manager plan so i think he'll start Luiz

Pepe can at least maybe score a worldie or produce a key dribble against a parked bus.

Willian is going to pass it sideways and be part of the problem.

 

[Macho]

If Saka is injured its **** to bring in Willian. Everything that has made us successful the last couple games is everything he doesnt have. He doesn't run beyond defenders, doesnt have pace, energy, can score goals etc. Pepe should get the nod from Arteta if Saka is out.

I'll be really angry if not. For me until Wilian somehow dtrastically improves he should only be used a number 10. He is utterly useless out wide.

Pretty sure we won’t be seeing much Pepe this season going forward tbh.

Bar an injury crisis that guy is finito.

 

[Garrincha]

not a bad game to give Willian another go... should be fine they gave Leeds 75% possession

doubt we can just cast him aside on those wages & a 3 year deal

 

[Red London]

Pretty sure we won’t be seeing much Pepe this season going forward tbh.

Bar an injury crisis that guy is finito.

Its sad, he never got another chance after the FA cup promise.

 

[Gunner-Union]

Could have sworn last year William still had pace and was beating full backs ???? What did he do in the off season age 20 years

 

[GoonerJeeves]

Unless we score early, this will probably be a very edgy game. They'll sit deep and hope for a set piece. We'll faff about and pass sideways till the grass grows taller...

God help us if they score first...