Play Gibbs as high up the pitch as possible, with Cazorla doing his normal thing. Build up more down the left, rather than on the right as we normally do, allowing Sagna to tuck in and give us 3v2 vs Suarez/Sturridge. We'll outnumber them in the middle of the park and I can see Ramsey and Jack both being quite free at times. Cissokho won't like coming inside to defend and Suarez/Sturridge don't drop so deep to defend.

Actually, I'd rather Cazorla right, Rosicky left, with Wilshere on the bench.

Reckon Wengo will choose Rozickers over Wilskins for tomorrow's wide role. Safer move for a guaranteed nonspectacular 7/10 performance to set up Ozilly's 9/10 game-clincher.

If only Rosicky actually delivered consistent 7/10 performances. He's usually around 5/10.

I think Wenger might opt for Rosicky centrally with Cazorla and Ramsey wide.

Volante wrote:

If only Rosicky actually delivered consistent 7/10 performances. He's usually around 5/10.

Nah.

More to the point, regardless of the measuring scale, he has been more consistent than Wilshere this season and is the safer choice for out wide. Wilshere is probably more capable of a bit of magic but when he has stinkers they're pretty noticeable.

Klaus wrote:

I think Wenger might opt for Rosicky centrally with Cazorla and Ramsey wide.

No chance. I'd go with that for Dortmund away though, with Wilshere CM.

Perfect game for us to refind/establish a dominating possession approach. Gerrard/Henderson/Lucas shouldn't be able to keep up with our midfield if we don't cheaply concede possession, and in doing so we'll limit Suarez/Sturridge partnership.

Rosicky over Wilshere as the latter may have a higher ceiling but is far riskier in possession.

I'd go:

-------Giroud
Santi--Ozil---Wilshere
---Ramsey-Arteta
Monreal-kos-Merte-Sagna
-------Ches

Gibbs and Rosicky in for Monreal and Ramsey respectively against Dortmund. Yes I'd rest Ramsey for the following reasons:

  • He needs a breather
  • Rosicky and Wilshere can deal better with Dortmund's high pressing game.
  • He usually does well when he comes on as a sub. Introducing a top quality game changer against tired legs could work in our favour.

Your tactical mistake tactics is in assuming Ramsey's fitness levels are human.

Actually, his biggest tactical mistake is to include Ramsey in the formation even though he says he'll rest him.

I'd guess that Ramsey would be disgusted at the thought of being dropped / rested for the Dortmund game.

I can't wait for us to rip into Liverpool tomorrow.

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Fur mich?

-------------Giroud
----Cazorla--------Ozil
------------Wilshere
-------Arteta---Ramsey
Gibbs--kos--merte--Sagna
------------szczesny

Bitte

Wilshere is wank in that position.

Patters wrote:

Your tactical mistake tactics is in assuming Ramsey's fitness levels are human.

All well and good, but fans shouldn't complain when he starts running on an empty at a crucial stage in the season. We've seen it happen to the likes of Fabregas before. Besides, there are 2 other reasons why I believe we shouldn't start him against Dortmund.

Klaus wrote:

Actually, his biggest tactical mistake is to include Ramsey in the formation even though he says he'll rest him.

Nah, you completely misread my post.

He'll rest him in the BD game....
🙂