Tottenham v Arsenal

[BlueBee]

Kane is far better than Giroud....I actually quite like Giroud but he isn't nearly as good as Arry.

 

[BlueBee]

Eriksen > Ozil

 

[Whitechapel]

Kane is far better than Giroud....I actually quite like Giroud but he isn't nearly as good as Arry.

Where the hell have you been?!

 

[SC49]

There is no discussion required regarding Lloris! He is clearly the best goalkeeper out of the 5?

When I said at this moment in time, I meant form. If you're looking at this on paper Lloris is the obvious choice, and on form he still might be, but Ospina hasn't put a foot wrong in the 5 appearances he's made and he's kept 4 clean sheets, which is my argument regarding that selection. Regarding Walker, anybody with a brain wouldn't have him over Debuchy (looking at it on paper again) or Bellerin (form), and Mertesacker and Vertonghen have been terrible in comparison to last seasons performances but I'd still have Mertesacker, just.

I honestly don't think I'd have anyone else other than Lloris and Eriksen at Arsenal.

 

[thespus]

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Left Back: Rose, Davies, Monreal, Gibbs - I'm not a fan of any of them to be honest!
Cazorla goes missing too much for me. I've had to put Eriksen out wide to accommodate for Ozil in the middle where he is clearly in his element. On this season's form either Cazorla or Chadli could easily be in there.

Cazorla has more assists in the last three PL seasons than anyone currently playing. He was a POTY candidate in 2012-2013—he wasn't quite Alexis, but he hit the ground sprinting. I think it's impossible to leave him out of the side. I'd play him in the double pivot ahead of Ramsey.

Gibbs deserves more love. I don't rate Walker at all, so picking Debuchy is a no-brainer for me. He's been very unfortunate with freak injuries, but I've really rated him so far.

Kane's had a brilliant season, but Giroud's more proven and offers more in that side. His ability to win the aerial duels from Ospina's long kicks is the difference between us folding under pressure and winning at the Ethiad, in my opinion. Add in his ability to spot a pass in the box, and he's a better all around player than Kane. I like the young Englishman, but I think his quickness is really his biggest strength compared to Giroud. Kane has upside, but at this point I think Giroud is the man.

 

[Skinner]

I remember saying that I thought Wenger would deploy Cazorla deeper as time went on, bit like he did with Rosicky and Arteta. He definitely has the game to do it, would require a worker next to him mind.

 

[SC49]

Interesting, Welbeck comes straight back in and Theo drops to the bench. I think I like it.

 

[SC49]

I highly doubt that, looks like we've set up like we did against City so you'll probably be seeing plenty of the ball and we'll be trying to hit you on the break. I'll be very confident if we score first.

 

[JimJams]

Lamela participating from the stands?

 

[mistermagic]

Pat Jennings has just come out and said that Hugo Lloris is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League.

 

[Saddlerrad]

Hope this is a cracker like it has been in times gone by.

 

[Stevencc]

Welbeck's pace just then

 

[Captain Scumbag]

Lovely finish. Looked half a yard off to me, though.

 

[Destruction]

Do do do doooo Danny Welbeck.

Ohhhhhh Mesut Ozil.

 

[Master D]

Great decision from the lino. They don't get enough credit for getting these incredibly close calls correct.

 

[Destruction]

Lovely finish. Looked half a yard off to me, though.

That's ok because the first half a yard is in your head if you're a top player.

 

[thespus]

Wenger's decision to start Welbeck proving an astute one so far.

 

[Captain Scumbag]

I stand corrected.

 

[Stevencc]

Said the man in the orthopedic shoes.

 

[CFC91]

The new resolute Arsenal look a different prospect..

 

[Saddlerrad]

I wonder if Wenger is finally on to a winning formula? Enjoying the game so far, flowing nicely.

 

[Stevencc]

I wonder if Wenger is finally on to a winning formula? Enjoying the game so far, flowing nicely.

If he is, you have to ask why didn't he decide to use it earlier and more often. It's not rocket science to shore up your midfield and keep men behind the ball in the big games.

 

[Jockney]

Spurs' attacking players need to be making a dart for the near post on the left hand side, cos Rose's final ball is fucking shocking.

 

[SeasideKurt]

Could be a few goals in this game. Enjoying it though.

 

[Renegade]

Dembele is so frustrating.

Why hasn't Chadli started the last few games? He's been pretty good this season (and I put him in my fantasy team, the little fucker).

Ozil looks rejuvenated - if he can get back to Madrid form, Arsenal will be a force again.

 

[Master D]

Is this the new solid and resolute Arsenal, going away from home and "doing a job". It's only taken Wenger about 10 years to think of doing this to win games.

 

[Master D]

Ospina looks crap, god knows how he's kept 3 clean sheets in 3 games.

 

[Renegade]

Ospina looking like Massimo Taibi the last few minutes.

 

[Destruction]

When does it get good

 

[mistermagic]

Welbeck is lucky that Rose is a shit LB as he's done bugger all defensive work on him in the early stages of this game. Dembélé has been poor also.
Other than that, not much to say. Arsenal sitting deep which makes it hard for Spurs to find space between the lines. It's not particularly great to watch but Arsenal could get a win that way.