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Prediction

Arsenal 2-0 PSV

 

[Tnegs]

We are like 5 games deep into the season shouldn’t need to rotate unless it’s necessary. After the NLD there will be a week off with the league cup in between so there is plenty of time for rest for the first team regulars. Get a strong team on and bash them early then sub players off we can’t afford to drop points here and let nerves come in for our next games.

 

[Mudi]

I want to see Jesus for the NLD. So can he start two games in a row? That's why I would start Nkethia or Havertz.

Maybe Tierney for Zinchenko.

I see what you did here

 

[Aussie_gunner123]

You want to start CL with a loss lol. 1-2 changes max. No way esr or Nelson play

ESR is a capable starter imo, I like Saka don't get me wrong but he certainly hasn't been at his strongest this season yet, maybe we could still start Ødegaard though & get ESR on the right, Viera to start along side Ødegaard again like against Everton. I think we could give Saka a rest still. ESR showed he was a capable starter a few seasons back I remember. Maybe not Nelson though.

 

[El Duderino]

Tears in my eyes that we get go listen to a proper competition anthem and not one written by AI.

 

[drippin]

It's difficult as most of the players want to start in the first UCL game at home especially. The good thing is that there was the NT break, and not every player played all the minutes.

Gabriel played 2x 90 minutes and got that small issue in his thigh, so I would rest him for Kiwior.

Trossard-Jesus-Saka
Vieira-Ødegaard
Rice/Jorginho
Tomiyasu-Kiwior-Saliba-White
Ramsdale

I think Havertz needs to start against Tottenham, so Vieira could start again after being subbed at 80 minutes. He didn't play during the break so can start twice in a row.

That left side with Tomiyasu & Kiwior/Gabriel isn't very creative, so it's interesting to see what Arteta does. Zinchenko could come in later if needed, he needs to be managed.

With 5 subs it's better to go quite strong, and then rest players if the situation allows it and you have a lead. NLD after this is not good, but at least both games are at home.

 

[Rasmi]

Ray

White Saliba Gabriel Tomiyasu
Ødegaard Rice Havertz
Saka Jesus Trossard

That’s what I think he will go with

 

[db10_therza]

Yoooo I just read the Bayern matchday thread on redcafe

Makes @Hunta ’s old thread look optimistic by comparison

 

[TheGreatWright8]

Harsh if Rammers gets dropped for UCL but needs must.

 

[UpTheGunnerz]

Tears in my eyes that we get go listen to a proper competition anthem and not one written by AI.

I like the EL anthem. Got more of a gladiator arena vibe whilst CL is more coked up stock broker closing a deadline day deal

 

[El Duderino]

I like the EL anthem. Got more of a gladiator arena vibe whilst CL is more coked up stock broker closing a deadline day deal

Wasnt it Platinis son in law or something that composed it? The CL theme that is.

Ironically apt.

 

[Rasmi]

PSV is in red hot form and they battered Rangers. I fear if Zinchenko starts, bakayoko will rip him apart

 

[SA Gunner]

No need to rotate this early in the season, players are still quite fresh. The issue is injuries and that can happen anytime.

Get the job done early and our best players off by 70 minutes if possible.

 

[Mitch]

Ramsdale
White Saliba Gabriel Tomiyasu
Ødegaard Rice Vieira
Saka Jesus Trossard

 

[lamby22]

Better OP than the last one:

UCL R16 2nd Leg | Arsenal (1) v Bayern (5) | March 7 19:45 GMT | BT Sport

Who's bothered. Macey Mertesacker Holding Koscielny Bellerin Ramsey Maitland-Niles Ox Welbeck Alexis Lucas 0-3.

arsenal-mania.com

Those line-ups. Had to take a minute to remember who Lucas was.

 

[HollandGooner]

PSV is in red hot form and they battered Rangers. I fear if Zinchenko starts, bakayoko will rip him apart

We are better in every position on the pitch no excuses for this one.

 

[Rasmi]

We are better in every position on the pitch no excuses for this one.

Yet we lost the h2h against them last season

 

[1970*Gooner]

PSV is in red hot form and they battered Rangers. I fear if Zinchenko starts, bakayoko will rip him apart

I hope Zinch is not starting this game, he is pants at defending.

 

[TH14shahriar]

Yet we lost the h2h against them last season

After a lot of analysis and thinking I think the boys gonna be up for it, its the Champions League, if you dont get hyped hearing that anthem I dont know whats gonna get u hyped. Europa League anthem is wack in comparison. My conclusion is that we'll win comfortably.

 

[King87]

Ray

White Saliba Gabriel Tomiyasu
Ødegaard Rice Havertz
Saka Jesus Trossard

That’s what I think he will go with

Ramsdale deserve to start our first CL game in ages, he's a big reason we're in the conpetition

 

[NieThePiet]

PSV is the most inform team out of these 3 opponents, playing very attractive football. Already struggled against them last season, but our best team at home should do it.

Would like to see Havertz against a Non-PL-Team. Somehow he needs some confidence.