Besides injuries, it's the same team that fought hard againts United, which won only with a last minute goal. I think this will be a draw or a lucky victory day for Hull City, it's hard 'cause Arsenal has won every match played here.
Giroud & Walcott have knocks so probably wont play. I'd like to see Cazorla rested with him being our best player thus far. No offence to Hull but we should create loads even in Santi's absence and conversion rate will determine the result. I also think Perez should start and in the 9. Hull are at home so are more likely to defend with a high line. Lucas is quick so getting him to find space behind the defenders may be the way to go. Alexis in the 9 definitely doesn't work. I would be shocked if Wenger plays them there again after being terrible in that position but scoring after coming off LW during midweek. Ospina deserves to keep his place in goal after his MotM performance against PSG. We now have 3 players you'd class as DM (or a variation of). It could be time to start Elneny. All 3 will rack up the yellow cards so DM by committee might be the smart move. Xhaka next to him would provide the best balance as he is the most accomplished passer of the trio. 3-1 to The Arsenal.
I would give Santi a rest. He is 31 and has started the last 2 games which were really intense. Wenger has said he prefers Xhaka as a box-to-box midfielder which means he could partner with Coquelin at the central midfield. Giroud is likely to start this game. I think he looked really hungry for game time vs PSG. Iwobi could start at the right wing.
1-2 Arsenal with Alexis to score. I also think there's a good chance Alex Iwobi will start over Lucas. Played well vs PSG in the 2nd half and was unlucky not to score.
@SteveHyland Iwobi started and had a monster of a game. Second highest rating (8.6) behind Alexis and had 2 assists. Could have had another goal too just like PSG. Theo played well, but that Iwobi backheel for Theo's goal and Xhaka's long range screamer will stay long in the memory.
arsenal is back on track
Mad ting Iwobi back heel. Uncle Jay Jay's genes man. And that Xhaka pile driver.... Xhaka scored before Pogba!
What happens when Ozil is in front of the goal? It's like his brain short-circuits if he can't find anyone to pass to. Anyway, Iwobi is magic.
@What4 hhhhhhhhh
How is the 1st goal attributed to Alexis??
@6seconds nvm, just reviewed the hl - Alexis did get a touch.
Again, Özil with the lowest rating...
@neumi17 Özil's brilliant play can't be transferred to numbers.
Snodgrass, it's astroturf. Childish, I know :(
I'd say both teams to score, but I'm convincing myself that Arsenal will win this match..
Besides injuries, it's the same team that fought hard againts United, which won only with a last minute goal. I think this will be a draw or a lucky victory day for Hull City, it's hard 'cause Arsenal has won every match played here.
1-1 Curtis Davies MOTM
Giroud & Walcott have knocks so probably wont play. I'd like to see Cazorla rested with him being our best player thus far. No offence to Hull but we should create loads even in Santi's absence and conversion rate will determine the result. I also think Perez should start and in the 9. Hull are at home so are more likely to defend with a high line. Lucas is quick so getting him to find space behind the defenders may be the way to go. Alexis in the 9 definitely doesn't work. I would be shocked if Wenger plays them there again after being terrible in that position but scoring after coming off LW during midweek. Ospina deserves to keep his place in goal after his MotM performance against PSG. We now have 3 players you'd class as DM (or a variation of). It could be time to start Elneny. All 3 will rack up the yellow cards so DM by committee might be the smart move. Xhaka next to him would provide the best balance as he is the most accomplished passer of the trio. 3-1 to The Arsenal.
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I would give Santi a rest. He is 31 and has started the last 2 games which were really intense. Wenger has said he prefers Xhaka as a box-to-box midfielder which means he could partner with Coquelin at the central midfield. Giroud is likely to start this game. I think he looked really hungry for game time vs PSG. Iwobi could start at the right wing.
0 - 3 Arsenal Win
0~2 Arsenal
I want to see Coq, Xhaka & Ozil in midfield and the Ox on the bench! Arsenal win by 2 goals (0:2/1:3). COYG!
@ramsey Where's Santi?
1-2 Arsenal with Alexis to score. I also think there's a good chance Alex Iwobi will start over Lucas. Played well vs PSG in the 2nd half and was unlucky not to score.
@Overmars- I think if Lucas plays, it will be up front. I'm sure Iwobi will start with Theo injured and Chamberlain being invisible yet again midweek.
@SteveHyland Iwobi started and had a monster of a game. Second highest rating (8.6) behind Alexis and had 2 assists. Could have had another goal too just like PSG. Theo played well, but that Iwobi backheel for Theo's goal and Xhaka's long range screamer will stay long in the memory.