Arsenal -v- Marseille (7:45 TV3)

Redzer7

In defence, Arsenal have defenders Carl Jenkinson and Thomas Vermaelen available after being passed fit for the clash.

Yossi Benayoun, who featured in the Carling Cup clash against Bolton last Tuesday, could also make an appearance.

But striker Marouane Chamakh is out with a knee injury while Abou Diaby, Bacary Sagna, Kieran Gibbs and Jack Wilshere all remain sidelined.

Wenger is remaining tight-lipped on suggestions that he will rotate his squad after the success at Stamford Bridge at the weekend.

Marseille manager Didier Deschamps is likely to name an attacking line-up at the Emirates, with Mathieu Valbuena, Loic Remy and Jordan Ayew all expected to start.

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Arsenal: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Santos, Song, Arteta, Ramsey, Walcott, Gervinho. Park

RvP on the bench but I'm happy to get another look at Park.


Annoyed that Koscielny isn't starting. Was looking forward to seeing him and TV together

Redzer7

Looking forward to seeing Park play too.
Looking forward to this game.

Wanted to see Kosc and Verm get some game time together

Noo

Park a defo starter??
Excellent, dying to get a look at him.

gnfnrhead

I'd have left Ramsey on the bench for this one as he has played a lot already this season, the team looks strong enough that he shouldnt be needed. Even if things did go wrong, he and van Persie would have been there as back up.

Drexel

Bit worried about this match tonight. As poor as Marseille were last time they were low on confidence much like Arsenal. But Marseille have won their last 3 games iirc. Still going for an Arsenal win. Will be tight tho.

Oh looking forward to seeing Park play too. All ive seen is his goal from the CC

Duckytech

I do expect a different game than the last meeting between us and Marseille. Wenger said today that Marseille prefer it when using the counter attack as their main threat. they are not set up to control the tempo of games.

Will be interesting to see how Merte, Vermaelen and Song handle this.

Cant wait to see Park in action.

COYG!!

Duckytech

Away fans in good voice..

shano_88

good start from Marseille. look very dangerous.

amacachi

Oooh, was just waiting for the net to bulge there. Bit of a let-off.

Raskolnikov

Santos looking ropey defensively.

Redzer7

Slow start so far, Walcott shot saved!!

tayto lover

They can't seem to put two passes together so far. Need to slow it down and retain possession to get into flowing rhythm.

amacachi

Chesney's got skillz. :pac:

Redzer7

Chesney running amuck!!!

amacachi

Knew Ramsey wouldn't score there, I backed him for first goal. :pac:

Soups123

Is it just me or is Santos a flyer going forward and slow running back?

Soups123

Is it just me or is Santos a flyer going forward and slow running back?

HazDanz

Santos, does he realise he's a full back?

1mcampo1

Soups123 wrote: »

Is it just me or is Santos a flyer going forward and slow running back?

Looked pretty quick chasing back there at full sprint. Done a bit of damage it looks in the process!

amacachi

Anyone else notice a big improvement for Arsenal as far as getting players back is concerned?

Redzer7

amacachi wrote: »

Knew Ramsey wouldn't score there, I backed him for first goal. :pac:

Jinx!!!!

amacachi

Thought Ramsey would score there because my bet is gone elsewhere. :pac:

Once again the lack of a natural finisher seems to be the main problem forArsenal.

1mcampo1

The confidence id imagine is growing by the day with Arsenal. Vermaelan returning is a plus added with the form of VP and Ramsey.

gnfnrhead

I hate to say it, but, Park doesnt look all that good to me. Hopefully he's just having a bad game but he's seeing very little of the ball and when he does see it doesnt do much with it. Hopefully he is just having a bad game.

Gervinho getting involved in a lot is a good sign, if only he was able to take the chances he is creating for himself. A few times he has gotten into a good position but lost the ball or his footing.

Happy with Gerv/Walcott. Park looks quite poor tbh, Ramsey's just slightly off being brilliant, he'll get an assist or a goal here no doubt.

tayto lover

gnfnrhead wrote: »

I hate to say it, but, Park doesnt look all that good to me. Hopefully he's just having a bad game but he's seeing very little of the ball and when he does see it doesnt do much with it. Hopefully he is just having a bad game.

Gervinho getting involved in a lot is a good sign, if only he was able to take the chances he is creating for himself. A few times he has gotten into a good position but lost the ball or his footing.

Park is getting it hard to get with the pace of the game. He needs to come a bit deeper to receive the ball.

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Park is obviously gonna need some time to gel wit the team. Can't be too quick to judge him.

Haven't been impressed with Arteta's set pieces since hes joined

MagicMarker

AdamD wrote: »

Haven't been impressed with Arteta's set pieces since hes joined

He wasn't bought for set pieces, he was bought because he looks like Fabregas.

MagicMarker

MagicMarker wrote: »

He wasn't bought for set pieces, he was bought because he looks like Fabregas.

Quite an awful joke right here

Redzer7

MagicMarker wrote: »

He wasn't bought for set pieces, he was bought because he looks like Fabregas.

He's got Arsenal DNA.

MagicMarker

AdamD wrote: »

Quite an awful joke right here

Joke?

tayto lover

Did anyone hear a bugle call yet ?
I think the Cavalry will be called with about 20 mins left (maybe earlier).
Capt RVP will ride in on a white charger and save the day.

tayto lover

Who's the good looking blonde on T.V. 3 anyone ?

tony1kenobi

tayto lover wrote: »

Who's the good looking blonde on T.V. 3 anyone ?

Keown.

Raskolnikov

Thinking of just cutting my losses on this match and turning over, really poor stuff.

missingtime

tony1kenobi wrote: »

Keown.

Maybe its because I'm tired, I dont know, but I had quite the chuckle at that.

tony1kenobi

Raskolnikov wrote: »

Thinking of just cutting my losses on this match and turning over, really poor stuff.

Ah don't.You'll miss Parks goal.

RVP time.

gnfnrhead

Here we go

Soups123

Santos really just gives the impression sometimes that he just couldn't be arsed defending

tayto lover

tony1kenobi wrote: »

Ah don't.You'll miss Parks goal.

Don't you mean RVP ?

HazDanz

Van the man on. Good stuff.

Songs having a good game

CR 7

The commentators on TV3 really are the worst thing to happen to the sport since its creation.

Sergio

Santos is terrible defensively and park may as well not been on the pitch!

tayto lover

Terrible game. Walcott and Jenkinson can't pass. I think we will get a winner though. Great play from Verm. Is it me or is Arshavin's arse getting even bigger ?

Song needs to stop trying so many killer balls so early, is hurting our control of the game so badly

Raskolnikov

Really don't understand why Arsenal are not going for this, Marseille are cack. Also, if you win, you're practically qualified and can rest players for the remaining two fixtures.

Hamilton has had a decent game, needs an end product though.