UCL: Marseille vs Arsenal | Wed 19/10/11 @ 19:45 ITV1

[fabo]

Tricky away game here, we really need a point at least after Marseille won their first 2 games. A win would put them in a great position to top the group.

Santos to start, and I think it might be time to put Theo on the bench, maybe start Arshavin in his place.

I'll say 1-1.

 

[Vela]

Wouldn't mind seeing a couple of changes to the team, I agree Santos to start. Would people start Jenkinson? Wonder if Coquelin will feature?

 

[arsenallegends]

How the hell have Marseille got 9 points from 10 games?
I agree about Theo. Starting him in Europe where the defense sits back and invites you, he'll be waste of space.

 

[kalleTheMan]

Expect Ramsey to be back in the team, Roiscky doesn't have the legs to play twice a week. Theo should be dropped.

I'm afraid RvP might start from the bench, think he's played a lot lately.

 

[redanddread]

How the hell have Marseille got 9 points from 10 games?
I agree about Theo. Starting him in Europe where the defense sits back and invites you, he'll be waste of space.

I don't think Marseille will be sitting back at the Stade Velodrome. Theo is infuriating but he can be a match winner. Still he has too many games where he is non existent. Arshavin looked sharp today but not sure if he's a starter in Marseille.

I'd settle for a 1-1. Take a point from this very tough fixture and we are in good shape.

 

[redanddread]

Expect Ramsey to be back in the team, Roiscky doesn't have the legs to play twice a week. Theo should be dropped.

I'm afraid RvP might start from the bench, think he's played a lot lately.

I'm afraid that anybody is even thinking about starting RVP on the bench!

RVP will start for sure.

 

[kalleTheMan]

Yeah I hope he'll start, but he's going to need a breather soon. If he breaks down it's a disaster.

 

[redanddread]

Yeah I hope he'll start, but he's going to need a breather soon. If he breaks down it's a disaster.

He'll get a breather against Bolton in the CC

 

[Kroket]

Theo will score, think we'd do well to draw here.

 

[redwhiteAustrian]

A draw would be a good result, but I'm confident we can win that as well.
To achieve that, a solid defensive performance like we've had in Dortmund combined with taking our chances is needed.

We have that in us.

 

[alboots101]

Yep, I`d take a point.

Not sure I`d call the game against Dortmund a solid defensive performance though.

 

[redwhiteAustrian]

Compared to what we've witnessed in recent months it was a solid one I thought.

They needed a fluke to get a point in the end.

 

[alboots101]

Shall we agree to disagree on this one RWA....

I thought it was a well taken goal as well btw.

 

[redwhiteAustrian]

I agree to disagree.
As always, the truth lies somewhere between black and white.

 

[alboots101]

Agreed.

I`m on days this week so I`ll get to see this game, unlike yesterday.

 

[Bossa]

Szscesny
Jenkinson Mertesacker Koscielny Santos
Arteta Song Ramsey(?)
Walcott RVP Gervinho

I think that Benayoun, Rosicky, Arshavin and Ox could also push for a start.

 

[celestis]

Think we should start Arshavin have a feeling he will have a big game .

 

[dreamLord]

Santos, Rosicky and Arshavin all deserve starts, and should be fresh too. Not sure about Rosicky's fitness levels - he ran a lot on Sunday. Ramsey's injured (right?) so Benayoun would work.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

I'd go with:

Szczesny
Koscielny Mertesacker Djourou Santos
Arteta Song Rosicky
Gervinho RvP Arshavin

But Jenkinson will start and I think Theo will too. Ramsey might replace Rosicky if he's fit.

 

[Spork]

I can't wait for this game, should be a cracker.