Arsenal -v- Tottenham Hotspur (match thread)

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

One of the biggest matches in the season for us. Despite missing Thudd and a few others I still think we can pull a result out here. Bale will be the key player I feel. In all the big games so far he has been colossal, bar maybe the United one where he was triple marked at times. Van Der Vaart and Modric will also be instrumental to victory. We will probably go with the tried and trusted 4-4-1-1 formation unless Defoe is in line to start. I dont think he should start unless Crouch gets injured during the week (which wouldn't really come as a surprise). Lennon if fit will also be vital. I've all but given up hope on a clean sheet in this tbh, our defence has been brutal this season.

Gomes
Hutton --- Gallas --- Kaboul --- BAE
Lennon --- Sandro --- Modric --- Bale
Van Der Vaart
Crouch

Jenas for Lennon if Lennon dosent make it.

COYS

Springheeljim

Looks like Huddle is out for three months because of ankle surgery

Anto12

Not a bad team THFC but for a game like this I would start Wilson P instead of Sandro - I know he hasnt been playing too well of late but against the Goons I'm hoping he'd have a stormer .. Would anyone start Niko ?? COYS !!!

tippspur

I would go with Wilson instead of Sandro aswell,I thought Defoe had earmarked this game for his return from injury,is he going to make the squad?

mickman

Sandro away at the emirates? You must be joking

Jenas will play central mid

4-0 to arsenal I predict

yosemite_sam

mickman wrote: »

Sandro away at the emirates? You must be joking

Jenas will play central mid

4-0 to arsenal I predict

No way will we lose 4-0, there will be a goal in it and VDV will score it:)

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

I know Sandro wouldn't be the popular choice but I think he's the nearest we have to Thudd. If we play Palacios we will also have to play Jenas. Palacios & Sandro is a huge no no anyways. And we cant play Jenas and Modric, we'd be wide open. If Lennon does play, I'd prefer Sandro with Modric, but if he dosen't I'd like Palcios with Jenas and Modric.
However I think Harry will start Palacios regardless.

everdead.ie

A point would be a great result anyone know when king is back?

Cianan2

I reckon it'll be Jenas in the middle with Bentley out on the right... Not my choice, I just think this will be what HR goes for (if Lennon is injured still...)

Hatch99

Wilson sitting for me, and jenas on the right, tucking in to make it a 3 at times as Arsenal will prob have 3 in there. The rest of the side is predictable.

mickman

Hatch99 wrote: »

Wilson sitting for me, and jenas on the right, tucking in to make it a 3 at times as Arsenal will prob have 3 in there. The rest of the side is predictable.

yeah wilson has a good shot at starting - he needs to step up to the plate now. i still think we will get hammered though

our defense is extremely weak against the likes of west brom even so no way will we be able to keep out nasri, fabregas, walcott,arshavin, etc at the emirates

Mullo76

mickman wrote: »

Sandro away at the emirates? You must be joking

Jenas will play central mid

4-0 to arsenal I predict

Hope I am wrong but I am more with Micks thinking on this one. Perhaps not 4-0 but I expect us to be beaten easily. We will prob score but I think we are so ropey and leave so much space at the back and this will play right into their hands. Going to say 3-1 to them but as I say hope I am wrong.

2nd Row Donkey

They kicked our ass in the cup already this season, I expect more of the same. 2 nil, maybe 3.

Gallas might score though... he's that kinda player.

mickman

gallas is liable to give away a penalty and / or get sent off

Anto12

As is benny .. Thought we had a right chance last year & then we got stuffed there .. would take a point .. were just that open at the back the score could be anything !!! Whats the odds on us keeping a clean sheet ???:eek:

Dublin Spur

Spurs to win 1 nil (Gallas )

Ormus

gomes, hutton, gallas, king, BAE, jenas, palacios, modric, bale, vdv, crouch

we need a big game from wilson and jenas

hard to see us getting anything out of it but then again we have bale, vdv and modric in top form so we can tear any team in the world apart if we attack

2nd Row Donkey

Did VDV play wide right vs Blackburn?

I'd rather see him out there then Jenas. Jenas is no winger imo

ziedth

Get in Gallas for anytime scorer in this game. It's just the kind of thing that will happen.

I see a draw all over it TBH, 1-1 which I'll take.

pleasant Co.

3-1 to arsenal, will be delighted to eat my words though.

golfball37

If we want to win this and show the necessary desire inferior teams have proved you can win at the Bin Laden stadium this season. West Brom scored 3 and missed a penalty.

I just don't think our lads will bother sadly, we never turn up away at these big games. We might score but we'll concede at least 3.

We are only a defeat next Wednesday night away from a very difficult place we should all keep in mind.

I'd prefer win next Wednesday night but why should we have to settle for not turning up on Saturday?

Would love to be wrong btw.

Jayo11780

I'm going

Prediction?

Arsenal 1 - 1 Tottenham

2nd Row Donkey

Arsenal

Next Match: Tottenham (H)
Out: Ramsey, Frimpong, Vermaelen, Diaby
Doubts: Almunia
Banned: Koscielny
16/11Laurent Koscielny returns from suspension and will be avaialble for a recall to Arsene Wenger’s lineup. He will face a battle to regain his starting role however with Djourou impressing on his two appearances while Koscielny has been banned.

Predicted Lineup:
Fabianski, Sagna, Djourou, Squillaci, Clichy, Nasri, Song, Wilshere, Arshavin, Fabregas, Chamakh.

Tottenham

Next Match: Arsenal (A)
Out: Woodgate, O’Hara, Dawson, Defoe, Dos Santos, King, Lennon, Huddlestone
Doubts:
Banned:


Predicted Lineup:
Gomes, Hutton, Kaboul, Gallas, Assou-Ekotto, Van der Vaart, Jenas, Modric, Bale, Pavlyuchenko, Crouch.

2nd Row Donkey

how many of the above play mid-week internationals?

For me, Wilson or Sandro has to start.
I was glad to see us revert to 2 up front last weekend but to have any chance on sat we need 5 in midfield incl wilson/sandro

mickman

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

how many of the above play mid-week internationals?

For me, Wilson or Sandro has to start.
I was glad to see us revert to 2 up front last weekend but to have any chance on sat we need 5 in midfield incl wilson/sandro

i cant understand why people are calling for sandro for this game. he has hardly set the world alight since his arrival. he is still settling in and is no way good enough yet for a match like this. he would be left for dead against the arse at the emirates

Hatch99

mickman wrote: »

he is still settling in and is no way good enough yet for a match like this.

I agree for once Mick I'd go with Wilson to kick a few around the place..

Mullo76

Hatch99 wrote: »

I agree for once Mick I'd go with Wilson to kick a few around the place..

agree and if he gets an early yellow take him off quick.

2nd Row Donkey

Yeah, wilson before sandro by a country mile but if for any reason Wilson wasn't fit I'd still rather have 5 in midfield incl sandro then have bale, jenas, modic, and VDV and no-one to break up the play

jerryDyid

mickman wrote: »

Sandro away at the emirates? You must be joking

Jenas will play central mid

4-0 to arsenal I predict

logic =NLD it go's out the window
have some fxxxxxg faith ffs
us2-them 1

Audere est Facere =C.O.Y.S
BTW been going to the lane since the 60s-now live in cork still going to the lane

"mod edit" - please attack the post not the poster. thanks

mickman

jerryDyid wrote: »

i despair of people like you- you represent everything that is bad about the game
logic =NLD it go's out the window
have some fxxxxxg faith ffs
us2-them 1

Audere est Facere =C.O.Y.S
BTW been going to the lane since the 60s-now live in cork still going to the lane

Can a mod have a chat with this guy about his post please?

And FYI I base my prediction on our injury list, our recent defensive displays, arsenals attacking power, our record away from home, our record against the big teams away from home

I don't go around saying spurs will win just cos I support them. Of course I'd give anything if we won, but I think we have no chance and I'm entitled to that opinion

Auxere set facere means to dare is to do , by the way

Mullo76

mickman wrote: »

Can a mod have a chat with this guy about his post please?

And FYI I base my prediction on our injury list, our recent defensive displays, arsenals attacking power, our record away from home, our record against the big teams away from home

I don't go around saying spurs will win just cos I support them. Of course I'd give anything if we won, but I think we have no chance and I'm entitled to that opinion

Auxere set facere means to dare is to do , by the way

Please use report post function or pm mods rather than comment on thread. thanks.