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Post by Donkey on Aug 25, 2012 15:50:08 GMT
Gervinho won't be a problem, he seems to lack any intelligence.
Worried about Cazorla, our defense will deal with Giroud just fine.
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Post by RickyFullerBeer on Aug 25, 2012 16:02:39 GMT
Any kind of pace v our "Fullbacks" is a major danger. Which has made me think about Wilson Vs Walcott
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Post by mattybarton on Aug 25, 2012 16:50:22 GMT
Agree with the posters on here slating Arsenal's back 4. Sagna and Koscielny are quality, but both injured. Vermaelen is a good player, but spends too much time in the other half of the pitch.Gibbs looks good in comparison to Jenkinson and thats about it.How he got in the England team is beyond me. The biggest problem they have is lack of midfield protection.
Mertesacker is not right for a league where there is lots of emphasis on pace and high balls. Despite his height he is poor in the air. What he is good at is positioning, reading the game and ball retention. Thats probably why he was preferred to Huth. That said he lost his place in the German team to Hummels and Badstuber who are both quick and technically sound.
I see Stokies worried about Walcott. He has 1 good game in 10. Normally its against sides that are near the top of the table and chasing the game. Last season that was Chelski away and Spurs at home. Nice games to shine in, but its still only once in a blue moon.
You should be far more worried about the Ox if he is fit. He is a proper player, as is Cazorla.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2012 21:30:45 GMT
I'm getting excited for this now.
Let's be having it then.
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Post by One-Two on Aug 25, 2012 21:32:55 GMT
I'm getting excited too. Should be an absolute cracker!
Kind of pleased it's an early kick off too. Less waiting ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2012 21:48:59 GMT
Done a fuck load of painting today so a good few drinks tomorrow are well earned.
Really interested to see how we line up. Gotta have Geoffers starting.
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Post by aworldofmyown on Aug 26, 2012 8:21:47 GMT
gooooaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn you mighty mighty potters
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Post by The Swahili Bastardizers on Aug 26, 2012 8:55:15 GMT
jermaine pennant @j_pennant Time to get ready for the big kick off I can't wait... Love to tell you if I'm starting or not but been told not allowed we will get fined
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Post by SamTheLost on Aug 26, 2012 9:38:35 GMT
Not shit Jermaine you absolute fucking spastic.
EDIT: As for Ox, we know enough about him as he's rather similar to a previous generation. Although he looks like he could be better.
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Post by The Swahili Bastardizers on Aug 26, 2012 9:40:38 GMT
Rumours on twitter that the are using 3rd choice keeper Mannone (6 apps) over 2nd choice Fabianski in goal.. Szczęsny is apparently injured...
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Post by SamTheLost on Aug 26, 2012 9:43:04 GMT
Fuck, chance for him to prove himself as 2nd choice. At least we know what you get with Flapianski.
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Post by The Swahili Bastardizers on Aug 26, 2012 9:56:05 GMT
Michael Duberry @original_Dubes I think it will be 2-1 to my old club #StokeCityFc against Arsenal today
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Post by The Swahili Bastardizers on Aug 26, 2012 9:58:11 GMT
MoHoopsN5 (Hoops): RT @arsenalcolumn: I've seen a bit of Vito Mannone at Hull, where he did well at. Stoke City might be a bit beyond him but he's a very competent 'keeper.
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Post by RickyFullerBeer on Aug 26, 2012 10:02:28 GMT
That Mannone is dogshit! And that sounds like JP is starting... fingers, toes and bollocks that he is!
COME ON YOU POTTERS!!! ;D
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Post by The Swahili Bastardizers on Aug 26, 2012 10:10:26 GMT
robert huth @robert_huth Let's do this shit
;D
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Post by One-Two on Aug 26, 2012 10:12:21 GMT
robert huth @robert_huth Let's do this shit ;D ;D Everyone seems so much more up for this than Reading, it's amazing ;D
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Post by The Swahili Bastardizers on Aug 26, 2012 10:14:54 GMT
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Post by One-Two on Aug 26, 2012 10:24:06 GMT
Will be an absolute luxury having a spare winger on the bench to bring on today. From Pennant's tweet it sounds like he's starting, hopefully with Kightly on the left (and Cameron in the middle.) Hopefully if we need a change, Ethers can come on on the left and Jerome can come on up front for a change, instead of being put out on the wing. Bringing Kightly in could be a really massive signing Really really can't wait ;D
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Post by Bojantastic on Aug 26, 2012 10:45:14 GMT
Can't fucking wait. Only Prem game this season and I want it to be fucking epic.
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Post by SamTheLost on Aug 26, 2012 10:46:53 GMT
Ethers being dropped might make him actually try and run at a fullback as well, although if Arsenal start Jenkinson he might not have to run at him with his positional sense.
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