West Ham Utd 1-0 Arsenal (12/01/19)
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
I am confident we will win this. I don't think Arsenal are all that especially in defence ( I know our defence is suspect too)! We were unlucky at their place and are due a win against them. COYI
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
The little amount of time played by the likes of Arnie and Anderson yesterday, coupled with the minutes Nasri played and a good week's rest should put us in good stead for next week. If Balbuenas back then he has to start at the back with Diop. Hopefully Chicharito will be back as well.
Arsenal are dire at the back and we have enough quality to cause plenty of trouble for them up front.
I'll actually be a bit disappointed if we lost this one. Look after Lacazette and Abumayang (forgot how to spell it) and we could be alright.
Arsenal are dire at the back and we have enough quality to cause plenty of trouble for them up front.
I'll actually be a bit disappointed if we lost this one. Look after Lacazette and Abumayang (forgot how to spell it) and we could be alright.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
The sort of team that plays open passing football that we play well against, those gooners don't like getting in your face or playing the agricultural stuff. Their defence is about as inconsistent as ours, so the opportunity is there.
If we're on our game we can win this. We probably should have won over at their place early in the season. We had the chances, and bugger me their second was more than fortunate.
If we're on our game we can win this. We probably should have won over at their place early in the season. We had the chances, and bugger me their second was more than fortunate.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
Jumby wrote:They can't defend for s**t, I think we can cause them some serious problems
To be fair we can't defend for s**t either so it'll likley be the case how who can score the most. It ought to be ecxiting at least.
Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
This will be interesting. I would be delighted with a draw but a good showing is all I ask for.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
----------------------fabianski
Zab-------oggy---------diop-------cresswell
-----------obiang--------rice
Antonio----------Nasri---------------anderson
----------------------arnie
Zab-------oggy---------diop-------cresswell
-----------obiang--------rice
Antonio----------Nasri---------------anderson
----------------------arnie
Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
I'm surprised how many people are putting nasri in their starting line up for this, he's played 60 minutes of competitive football in 13 months and that was against a mid table championship side in which he keep it very very simple. I thought he did well but i dont think he warrants a start against Arsenal. He certainly shouldn't be starting ahead of Snodgrass that's for sure. We will need all the energy we can get on Saturday.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
--------------Flap---------------
Zab---Diop---Oggy---Cress
--------Nobes---Rice--------
Mick-------Snod-------Felipe
------------Arnie---------------
Zab---Diop---Oggy---Cress
--------Nobes---Rice--------
Mick-------Snod-------Felipe
------------Arnie---------------
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
Like that Sendo
Arsenal are not that good, especially with their defensive injuries.
Going into this game against this mob with more hope than normal.....
Arsenal are not that good, especially with their defensive injuries.
Going into this game against this mob with more hope than normal.....
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
I’d start Zabaleta and Cresswell at fullback and keep Antonio and Masuaku on the bench.
I’d like to see what either or both of them could do to exploit the space behind Arsenal’s fullbacks as they tire later in the game.
The rest of the starting eleven really picks itself:
Obiang, Rice and Noble in a midfield three,
Anderson and Snodgrass behind Arnautovic.
I only hope Pellegrini is reading this.
I’d like to see what either or both of them could do to exploit the space behind Arsenal’s fullbacks as they tire later in the game.
The rest of the starting eleven really picks itself:
Obiang, Rice and Noble in a midfield three,
Anderson and Snodgrass behind Arnautovic.
I only hope Pellegrini is reading this.
Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
Sendo's team for me
We can rely on Snod to cover plenty of ground defensively too.
We can rely on Snod to cover plenty of ground defensively too.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
problem is, neither can we.Jumby wrote:They can't defend for s**t, I think we can cause them some serious problems
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
BondsoBob wrote:We'll play well but still be plucky losers. :cry:
we have the forwards to beat them , and they certainly have the forwards to destroy us , the game at the emirates still rankles ., as we shouldve won it easily . i genuinely think we can win 3-2
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
We'll get pushed back deep with that as the trio of Mick, Snod, and Felipe won't hold on to the ball for long enough in their half. We'll be relying entirely on quick counters from Antonio and Anderson... or long balls over the top for Arnie to chase. Snodgrass will have a quiet game. I'd definitely be giving Nasri at least 45 mins at some point. The more he plays, the better he'll get. Sitting on a bench won't get him up to speed. Arnie needs to be on top form for this one... hopefully he'll be feeling like he has a point to prove. He's at his best when he's like that.sendô wrote:--------------Flap---------------
Zab---Diop---Oggy---Cress
--------Nobes---Rice--------
Mick-------Snod-------Felipe
------------Arnie---------------
Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
The prospect of an actual wooden boomerang vs Ogbonna terrifies me.wildkard wrote:The prospect of Aubameyang vs Ogbonna utterly terrifies me.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Arsenal: match thread
One of those games where we're all expecting goals galore and in reality it'll be a bore 0-0.