Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2015/16 ( Mod Note linked in OP 29/12)

Nemeses2050 wrote: »

Team News
It is a similar squad available to last week, we are still early in the week but we should have everyone available. Of course Rosicky [is out], and Wilshere is not ready. But everyone else should be available
on Danny Welbeck…

He is doing well, it is a bit early for him maybe but he is now back to full power in training. It is a big possibility [he could be involved against Hull next week]. We gave him one or two days recovery after the under-21 game, but now he is back in full training. He has worked very hard and he is fit.

on Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla…
They are back running, they are on a fitness programme now so it means it is not a question of months anymore, it is a question of weeks for them to be back.

So glad to hear about Cazorla, we have missed him more than anybody else, without him we have no control of the game at all.

source: Arsenal.com

First quote suggests Santi is back, then hopes dashed

Hyzepher wrote: »

I don't think I'm going toi have any nails left after the weekend - that's how big a match it really is.

Couple of months ago we would have thought home game against LCFC would be 3 points in the Bank...I think we'll do it if we get rid of Ramsey/Flamini nexus in the middle.

Nemeses2050 wrote: »

Team News
It is a similar squad available to last week, we are still early in the week but we should have everyone available. Of course Rosicky [is out], and Wilshere is not ready. But everyone else should be available
on Danny Welbeck…

He is doing well, it is a bit early for him maybe but he is now back to full power in training. It is a big possibility [he could be involved against Hull next week]. We gave him one or two days recovery after the under-21 game, but now he is back in full training. He has worked very hard and he is fit.

on Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla…
They are back running, they are on a fitness programme now so it means it is not a question of months anymore, it is a question of weeks for them to be back.

So glad to hear about Cazorla, we have missed him more than anybody else, without him we have no control of the game at all.

source: Arsenal.com

Am very surprised to hear Wenger saying that :eek::eek::eek:

ronjo wrote: »

Am very surprised to hear Wenger saying that :eek::eek::eek:

That last line is mine

Roaster wrote: »

If Mert plays at the weekend we are fooked!

Vardy will just play on his shoulder and ball over the top and bang!

It's funny, every time this gets mentioned over the last couple of years it doesn't happen. Up against a speedy forward, Mert has no chance goes the theory.

However no one (as far as I saw) predicted this against Costa and it came to pass - so well done Roaster, Vardy is destined not to score against us if Mert plays!

I think Mert/Kos's pairing in general is very good, as long as they don't play near the half way line. Gabriel looks a bit edgy and nervous at times.

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

It'd be great if Wenger would splash out on a word class centre back, somebody like Godin would be ideal. Koscielny and Mert are ageing, probably 2 or 3 seasons left in Koscielny at the top level and even less for Mert. Chambers doesn't look like a lad we can rely on nor does Gabriel.

All wishful thinking of course

I fully agree with this. Gabriel does still look a bit dodgy to me.

Eboue is training with Sunderland and if he proves his fitness may be offered a contract. Be great to see him back...once it's not with us :pac:

I think they will offer up too much space and Ozil will destroy them

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

It'd be great if Wenger would splash out on a word class centre back, somebody like Godin would be ideal. Koscielny and Mert are ageing, probably 2 or 3 seasons left in Koscielny at the top level and even less for Mert. Chambers doesn't look like a lad we can rely on nor does Gabriel.

All wishful thinking of course

Agreed, but really it seems as if this is as difficult as finding the 'perfect' attacking players these days. Look at Otamendi and Mangala over at city, meant to be two greats and they have been hugely unreliable over there. Really impressed with the Gabriel find and hope theres another one about.

For Sunday id like to see kos and gab I think. Gab jus needs to stay on Vardy for the game. I think monreal should be able to contain mahrez a bit but who knows. id like to see Coq back but cant see Wenger chancing someones first 90 back against big opposition, especially when we didn't concede with flamsey there last weekend.

Also, would be interested in seeing a front line of:

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Walcott

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Sanchez---ozil---Campbell--

At some point, have we seen those four together yet? maybe the hard work of the middle three will do enough work to make walcotts contribution negligible but handy as a distraction for the defence. And then sling him at half time and let giroud about. Always think a half each works best for them two anyway.

If Flamini, Ox and mert are all in the starting xI, I wont have high hopes. But hopefully saying that means they will and will all score :pac:

First trip to the Emirates this weekend. Practically ****ting myself already. We better not **** this one up.

Rational side of me says this should suit us to a tee. If Ozil has a good day they won't be able to stop us. I actually would prefer Kos and Mert at CB, I think the pace issue with Mert is much less of a liability than his presence is a big plus.

Boskowski wrote: »

But it works both ways. Arsenal suits them down to a tee, too. Wanting possession, playing high and leaving ourselves open to Vardy against the centre backs. Bellerin and Montreal will want to be on their toes. Kos not so much but Merte...I could just see Vardy leaving him for dead a couple of times. And if it comes to an open match, tit for tat, well, Arsenal have been stuttering a bit while they are in free flow mode.
Not wanting to paint a doomsday picture but Arsenal better be sharp on Sunday.

Massive game for both clubs. If Leicester win they could be 7 points clear having beaten Spurs (A), Stoke, Liverpool, City (A) and Arsenal (A) in their last 6 games! If they do that I think I'll be shouting for Leicester for the rest of the season. I am fearful of them but also confident that on their day Arsenal can handle any team in this league...bar Chelsea!

Ramsey had his best game for ages against Bournemouth. Sanchez should be close to his best after 3 games back and Ozil is looking as good as ever. I'd be pretty nervous if I was a Leicester defender this weekend!

Likewise our defenders have plenty to worry about too. High scoring game on the cards ?


(prob a 0 - 0 draw now)