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Gazza M

Looks like KDB is fit for this one. He's literally their entire system, so that's a shame

ohboy

AMN can shut Mahrez down.

It is sterling and KDB we have to be careful of.

Also midfield can not cede ground to city like we have the last few games, and KDB and Foden are more than capable from distance.

Partey will show his worth immediately.

Claudius

Gazza M wrote:
Looks like KDB is fit for this one. He's literally their entire system, so that's a shame

And Sterling too. Arsenal are a magic cure for ailing Premier League stars. “Sore back? Broken leg? Welcome Arsenal to your ground and heal all ailments.”

I like what I’ve seen from Elneny. I suspect he starts. With 2 days practice, I doubt Thomas starts but he’d be supreme. If we want to defend and break, there is nobody on our team who will understand how to contain an opponent as well as Thomas. His ability to manage a low block, track runners and passes is elite. And he’d be able to take a pass and release Pépé / Aubameyang with ease.

HomeSteak

Sicario wrote:
Is Augero back for City?

Yes he is.

lorddulaarsenal

Can’t see Partey starting

Think it’ll be

—————Leno
——Holding—Luiz—Gabriel
Bellerin———-Xhaka——Tierney
————Ceballos
—Willian—-Lacazette—Aubameyang

Gazza M

Seen a smattering of tweets suggesting tierney will be available. Big boost if true

goon

Great news. Listening to Arteta I think Partey may start too.

City are there for the taking, they’re really not a great side when you factor in the injuries and lack of fitness etc, and Pep isn’t the type to compensate by becoming more conservative. If we can counter effectively we should be able to win this.

banduan

goon wrote:
Great news. Listening to Arteta I think Partey may start too.

really? He sounded very tentative to me

Rohit

goon wrote:
City are there for the taking, they’re really not a great side when you factor in the injuries and lack of fitness etc, and Pep isn’t the type to compensate by becoming more conservative. If we can counter effectively we should be able to win this.

I feel the same way too. I am sure the international break disrupts their rhythm too, much like it used to with us, although KDB and Sterling excused themselves and came back early.

It's amazing we can go into a match with a big team feeling like this rather than wonder about the size of impending defeat.

flobaba

That’s the biggest contribution of Arteta right there. We feel like we really have a shot. We are past the prepare thy anus mentality days.

Gazza M

KDB out, pep just confirmed

Come on, lets do them

banduan

Gazza M wrote:
KDB out, pep just confirmed

Come on, lets do them

he'll have a surprise recovery in time for the match

ohboy

Gazza M wrote:
KDB out, pep just confirmed

Come on, lets do them

We got a real shot at three points here.

If we get the win, then it will really start this difficult run in the best possible fashion.

flobaba

Foden becomes their sole danger point from midfield. We shut him down, we in business.

Sicario

Gazza M wrote:
KDB out, pep just confirmed

Come on, lets do them

Son was also supposed to be out v Man Utd....

Qwiss

@lorddulaarsenal wrote:
Can’t see Partey starting

Think it’ll be

—————Leno
——Holding—Luiz—Gabriel
Bellerin———-Xhaka——Tierney
————Ceballos
—Willian—-Lacazette—Aubameyang

Thats the right back 5 IMO.

Playing Willian and Laca together will probably happen but shouldn't in games like this where playing on the counter will likely give us our best chance at goals.

Mirth

AMN has Mahrez' number though, seems wrong to leave him out.

Qwiss

Mirth wrote:
AMN has Mahrez' number though, seems wrong to leave him out.

No guarantee Mahrez starts. Pep loves to rotate and of the 3 games they've played this season the only win came without Mahrez. Add in the way Ainsley pocketed him in the cup and I wouldn't be surprised if Foden starts ahead of him.

Clrnc

Every pre-match thread when we visit Etithad is always full of positivity. 😆

I will take a draw easily

lorddulaarsenal

Prepare thy...

Dip and chips

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