Arsenal v Man Utd 2nd leg (first leg 1-0 utd)

tony1kenobi · 04-05-2009 01:58AM

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

Are there any Arsenal players a booking away from missing the final, should they happen to get there?

Most likely not. Arsenal are a lovely bunch. Did ya not see Arshavin trying to oppose a penalty against Pompey?

If anyone is it's probably Diaby or Nasri. They won't care though. They are both fcuking mental.

Smegball · 04-05-2009 12:18PM

Mitch Connor wrote: »

We'll see. I hope he does, but i don't think he will. I believe the players mentioned, in particular Park and Ronaldo, were rested with Arsenal in mind. Park having been given a couple of weeks rest following the trip back from the international games, and this was specifically mentioned by Ferguson. If Park and Ronaldo play, the last spot is between Rooney, Berbatov and Tevez.

Rooney and Berbatov playing the full 90 indicates to me that Tevez has a very good chance of starting.

Again, I hope you are right, but I can certainly see you being wrong.

Rooney didn't play much against Inter, so wouldn't be shocked.

Although he has been by far out best player recently, but if he missed the final if we get there :eek:

Frisbee · 04-05-2009 12:18PM

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

Are there any Arsenal players a booking away from missing the final, should they happen to get there?

Nasri and I think Diaby are both one yellow away

Headshot · 04-05-2009 12:23PM

Robin and silvestre trained today

Frisbee · 04-05-2009 12:33PM

Headshot wrote: »

Robin and silvestre trained today

and

Fuzzy_Dunlop · 04-05-2009 12:34PM

Wenger making the right noises about going back to 442, as long as RvP can make it.

Arsène Wenger will await the result of fitness tests before deciding on his formation for the Champions League Semi-Final second leg against Manchester United on Tuesday.

The Arsenal manager employed a 4-2-3-1 at Old Trafford last week. It did not work, the visitors barely got their game going offensively. They have to score twice at Emirates Stadium so, with Eduardo (groin) ruled out, Wenger could do with Robin van Persie recovering from his own groin problem. However it will be a late call. The Arsenal manager suggested he would be happy to wait until the morning of the match and a positive outcome may mean a switch to 4-4-2.

“Why not?” Wenger said. “But it will depend also on who is available.”

The traditional formation worked wonders at Fratton Park at the weekend. A brace from Nicklas Bendtner put them in control before half-time. Another from Carlos Vela just before the hour killed off any chance of a comeback.

"We started in a 4-4-2,” said Wenger. “I think it looked more threatening and we looked more comfortable. But when you play Walcott on the right you play more 4-3-1-2 anyway. He is a winger not a midfielder so you have to balance the side to be a bit more defensive.

"Also, if Fabregas plays behind the striker, the striker looks to be a little isolated so you have to get the balance of the team right.

"No matter who starts, what is important is that everybody is focused so they can come on and help the team to qualify.

"That's what we have to produce on Tuesday night - the game worthy of a Semi-Final. We have to make it hard for them.”

Highsider · 04-05-2009 12:43PM

Will be shocked if United don't go through. Arsenal not getting the away goal will suit Utd down to the ground and besides United are simply just the better side. 1-3 on the night to United i'd say.

ShooterSF · 04-05-2009 01:16PM

Rooney offers so much getting forward and as cover that the only reason to leave him out is that pesky yellow card. However this tie is far from over and I hope he starts if for no other reason than having to listen about Fergies "arrogance" backfiring on him if we get knocked out will do my head in.

ironictoaster · 04-05-2009 01:27PM

Anderson to score, it's faith.

yahoo_moe · 04-05-2009 01:29PM

Frisbee wrote:

Nasri and I think Diaby are both one yellow away

Song too...

EDIT: I'll be feckin' delirious if this becomes a problem for us though.

Fuzzy_Dunlop · 04-05-2009 03:34PM

Van Persie and Silvestre both make the squad

Headshot · 04-05-2009 04:44PM

Rio will be fit but evra is a doubt

so we could see somthing like this

VDS

raf----Rio

Vidic

oshea

Fletcher----Carrick

--Ronaldo----Anderson---Rooney--

Tevez

I would like fabio in there instead but he got injured during the reserves match

Tom65 · 04-05-2009 04:53PM

creggy wrote: »

Anderson to score, it's faith.

Faith or fate?

GLaDOS · 04-05-2009 05:15PM

Tom65 wrote: »

Faith or fate?

He has faith in him to score

04-05-2009 08:53PM

Was there not some rule change to prevent the best players missing the finals of the big competitions or was that only for international games? could've sworn I heard something about it, it's a ridiculous law anyway

eclectichoney · 04-05-2009 09:14PM

Headshot wrote: »

Rio will be fit but evra is a doubt

so we could see somthing like this
VDS
raf----Rio
Vidic
oshea
Fletcher----Carrick
--Ronaldo----Anderson---Rooney--
Tevez

I would like fabio in there instead but he got injured during the reserves match

I think SAF said Evra is ok - twas just a precaution so I imagine the line up will be the same as the first leg? Surely as Rooney will be aware of the yellow card situation he will try and keep his cool - I mean at the end of the day I imagine the person who would be most gutted if he missed the final through suspension would be himself, so he'll be making sure he definitely doesn't get booked imho.

JerryHandbag · 04-05-2009 10:45PM

1-1 is my guess, RVP with a peno first half, Tevez with a late away goal to clinch it.

Holsten · 04-05-2009 11:03PM

Come on Arsenal!!!!!!

3-1!

redout · 04-05-2009 11:13PM

Rooney to pick up a yellow and miss the final.

Kiss Goodbye big ears

Daysha · 04-05-2009 11:23PM

O'Shea will definitely start on the right, regardless of whether Evra is fit. He touched on it during his post match interview; he had much more time on the ball when on the right last week since most of the Arsenal players were doubling up on Ronaldo, so United tried to exploit that as much as possible and it worked to great effect. Don't be surprised to see the same thing happen tomorrow.

enfant terrible · 05-05-2009 12:30AM

I'm heading over tomorrow we need to make the emirates a cauldron for the first time in its history

Too often the atmosphere has been lacking at our new home but tomorrow is our biggest game there ever and we need to make some noise to lift the players

lordgoat · 05-05-2009 12:37AM

Prob going to do my normal thing and aovid the soccer forum til after the match tomorrow, so good luck to all! More luck to utd!

Spud83 · 05-05-2009 10:15AM

I think there will be some slight changes to he team from the first leg.

vds

O'Shea

Rio----Vidic

Evra

Carrick----Fletcher

Park

Anderson

Rooney

Ronaldo

The pace and power of Rooney, Ronaldo, and Anderson being used on the counter attack, while Park can get up and down the wing all match.

Boggles · 05-05-2009 10:35AM

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

I think there will be some slight changes to he team from the first leg.
vds
O'Shea
Rio----Vidic
Evra
Carrick----Fletcher
Park
Anderson
Rooney
Ronaldo

The pace and power of Rooney, Ronaldo, and Anderson being used on the counter attack, while Park can get up and down the wing all match.

Thats probably the team alright Alan, apart from the questions over the full backs, your more or less spot on. IMO.

L'prof · 05-05-2009 11:16AM

Almunia

Sagna--Toure--Djourou/Silvestre--Silvestre/Gibbs
Walcott

Diaby/Song

Fabregas

Nasri

Adebayor

van Persie

Subs: Fabianski, Denilson, Eboue, Bendtner, Ramsey, Song, Gibbs

We only have 5 subs :eek:

Really have to go for this game, so fúck the 4-5-1 shíte...we have to play 4-4-2. Personally, I think playing Diaby instead of a defensive midfielder could be key in getting the result we need. Players in green are the ones I want to start and players in red are the ones that will probably start!

Frisbee · 05-05-2009 11:18AM

jasonorr wrote: »

We only have 5 subs :eek:

Wilshere + Vela

L'prof · 05-05-2009 11:22AM

Frisbee wrote: »

Wilshere + Vela

Cool, was just going by the players listed on BBC and I made a mistake too. Song and Gibbs should be on the bench!

itsjaybud · 05-05-2009 11:41AM

Frisbee wrote: »

Wilshere + Vela

Is Wilshere fit? I didn't think he was even on the bench against pompey so cant see him being there tonight??

jasonorr wrote: »

Cool, was just going by the players listed on BBC and I made a mistake too. Song and Gibbs should be on the bench!

You would prefer to see Silvestre start at left back over Gibbs, thats pretty shocking tbh, as for diaby and song i think id prefer to see Song in there, hes playing well and if we have Van Persie playing we should have enough attacking players on the pitch imo.

Please god van persie starts!!!

Frisbee · 05-05-2009 11:42AM

jasonorr wrote: »

Cool, was just going by the players listed on BBC and I made a mistake too. Song and Gibbs should be on the bench!

Did you watch the game last week?

Gibbs was consistently put up against JOS and Ronaldo on his own when Diaby went missing and still did a great job.

And Song has been our outstanding CM the past few weeks.

I've no idea why you would want either of them dropped.

itsjaybud · 05-05-2009 11:47AM

Frisbee wrote: »

Did you watch the game last week?

Gibbs was consistently put up against JOS and Ronaldo on his own when Diaby went missing and still did a great job.

And Song has been our outstanding CM the past few weeks.

I've no idea why you would want either of them dropped.

And a certain Wayne Rooney aswell!!!

Arsenal v Man Utd 2nd leg (first leg 1-0 utd)

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