@Daddy Arsenal's defenders aren't exactly young, just not good enough generally, imo. Their best defender, Gibbs, is also the young one. The lack of a DM has hurt as well, although the trade-off of 3 ball-playing CMs has its benefits. For Arsenal to play such a midfield, tho, they need more consistent, solid defenders. (Shrug)
@TeamCropDusters Arsenal was controlling the game, just look at possession stats. Right move by Rodgers, as stabilized Liverpool. Woeful defense as always by Arsenal. Szcszesny perhaps the worst.
So when they tie the game we bring on another defender for a striker... Brilliant!!! What are you doing Rodgers????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Due to Rodger's philisophy of playing passing football from the back with a high line, Liverpool's two centre backs Skrtel and Agger may be in for a hard time against Walcott who is most effective against teams that allow him the opportunity to play in behind. Those two aren't the quickest and if Wenger plays Walcott down the centre he would fancy his chances against them. Suarez should also cause problems so I'm predicting both teams to score but with Arsenal coming up the victors. 3:2
There will probably be lots of passing around in the middle, so there will probably be many situations where Arsenal can break on the counter and score.
i do not understand how Liverpool get 7.1 and Arsenal 7.03?!?! Arsenal were better in every aspect of the game!
Should point out Arsenal's 1st and 2nd choice DMs, Arteta and Coquelin, were out. Still they struggle with balance, but with Ramsey there, moreso.
@Daddy Arsenal's defenders aren't exactly young, just not good enough generally, imo. Their best defender, Gibbs, is also the young one. The lack of a DM has hurt as well, although the trade-off of 3 ball-playing CMs has its benefits. For Arsenal to play such a midfield, tho, they need more consistent, solid defenders. (Shrug)
@LessBlues Defense has always been a problem for Arsenal. Lack of experienced players doesn't help.
@TeamCropDusters Arsenal was controlling the game, just look at possession stats. Right move by Rodgers, as stabilized Liverpool. Woeful defense as always by Arsenal. Szcszesny perhaps the worst.
So when they tie the game we bring on another defender for a striker... Brilliant!!! What are you doing Rodgers????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Why the fack is Carragher starting!!! Play him against Reading, Stoke, or Norwich!
We just gave up a two goal lead FFS! Sell Reina to Barca!!!
L'pool must win.
3-1 Liverpool.
2-1 arsenal
why does Whoscored think Lucas won't start? He's vital to Liverpool in games like this. Given Joe Allen's recent form he really must start.
Due to Rodger's philisophy of playing passing football from the back with a high line, Liverpool's two centre backs Skrtel and Agger may be in for a hard time against Walcott who is most effective against teams that allow him the opportunity to play in behind. Those two aren't the quickest and if Wenger plays Walcott down the centre he would fancy his chances against them. Suarez should also cause problems so I'm predicting both teams to score but with Arsenal coming up the victors. 3:2
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liverpool will controll the game and win 3:1
There will probably be lots of passing around in the middle, so there will probably be many situations where Arsenal can break on the counter and score.