Wigan Athletic v Arsenal - 19:45

DH2K9

It would be typical Arsenal to lose this game. Wigan have had extra day rest which helps them so interesting to see how many changes Wenger makes. We could go top with a 5-0 win:D

AnCapaillMor

0-5 with 10 mins to go and we end up losing 6-5, i'd put money on it.

keano_afc

Relly dont want to see lots of changes, its a must win game. Batter them early on and get the early goal, and keep the same level going. If we can get oursleves up for this like we did for Chelsea, should be a comfortable win.

3-1 to the Gunners.

KaiserGunner

I'm nervous about this game as its vital that we kick on from the Chelsea win immediately with another win. No other result is acceptable as we have Birmingham away next, followed by Man City at home so it would be very difficult to win both of them matches.

I think we will win so long as the attitude is right and we take the game to them early. I think there may be a coouple of changes. I think Chamakh will come in for V.Persie and Arshavin will come in, with Nasri slotting into the Fabregas role with him being suspended. Our away form has been excellent this season, so hopefully another 3 points on the way.

the untitled user

At least Arsenal have Arshavin, Chamakh and Diaby to come in fresh, so hopefully the team wont be too jaded after the Chelsea game.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

I've noticed after the big games Spurs have played in this year, its very hard to motivate yourself for a game like this after such a big match before. I still expect Arsenal to win by 2 goals, but I cant see them giving an inspiring performance. Purely for FF reason I hope it finishes 3-1, all goals coming from Bendtner or some one, just not Chamakh.

cson

The way Martinez sets up Wigan should play into our hands tbh. Comfy enough 4-0 for me.

liamygunner29

anyone reckon B52 will play?

cson

liamygunner29 wrote: »

anyone reckon B52 will play?

Should do; I rate him better than Chamakh tbh, granted he doesn't work as hard but I just think in my opinion he's the better player and he can be entitled to feel a little hard done by this season based on how many games he's played.

liamygunner29

cson wrote: »

Should do; I rate him better than Chamakh tbh, granted he doesn't work as hard but I just think in my opinion he's the better player and he can be entitled to feel a little hard done by this season based on how many games he's played.

Totally agree. He is a better player, better at creating space for himself and beating a player. I hope he plays tonight because if he doesn't get a run in these games I think he will be gone very soon.

dahat

how likely is nasri to play?
backed him to score first but now have the feeling he may be rested..........

DH2K9

Nasri probably will play because he will be rested for the cup games coming up but wouldn't be 100% sure because if Wenger decides to play Arshavin i can only see him taking off Nasri. Defiantly should start Walcott as he needs more games to build up his confidence.

My prediction:

Fabianski

Sagna
Koscielny
Djourou
Clichy

Song
Fabregas
Diaby

Walcott
Chamakh
Nasri

keano_afc

DH2K9 wrote: »

Nasri probably will play because he will be rested for the cup games coming up but wouldn't be 100% sure because if Wenger decides to play Arshavin i can only see him taking off Nasri. Defiantly should start Walcott as he needs more games to build up his confidence.

My prediction:

Fabianski

Sagna
Koscielny
Djourou
Clichy

Song
Fabregas
Diaby

Walcott
Chamakh
Nasri

Fab is suspended my friend. Methinks we'll see Rosicky start.

amacachi

Anything other than a win tonight is unacceptable.

ShamoBuc

It would be criminal to drop points tonight after the Chelsea game. I expect a tough first half but Arsenal should be 2 ahead by the final whistle.

the untitled user

I expect it will be a real slog of a game all right, a score draw is what I'd put my money on.

Arsenal will probably make a lot of changes, I'd expect to see a front 3 of Rosicky, Chamakh, Arshavin and both Diaby and Denilson starting. Eboué could even come into the midfield too depending on the fitness of Nasri or Wilshere after the Chelsea game.

No to mention, Wigan, for all their problems, can play some really good football when the mood takes them. And Arsenal only two days after one of their biggest games of the season puts most teams in a good mood...

cson

Anyone got a decent stream for this?

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Cant see Nasri being rested with Fab already out, Wenger would be foolish to send out anything other than his strongest team, 3 pts against Wigan is the same as 3 pts against Chelsea. For obvious reasons I hope ye lose but it should be a handy enough win provided ye take it seriously.

Pepe LeFrits

It's highly unlikely that Djourou will start a second game so soon; it'll be Squillaci and Koscielny at the back. Arshavin will play too; not sure if it'll be at the expense of Walcott or Nasri though.

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Team to play Wigan: Fabianski, Sagna, Squillaci, Koscielny, Rosicky, Denilson, Arshavin, Eboue, Chamakh, Bendtner, Diaby

Thats eh, interesting. Eboue at left back and both Bendy and Chamakh starting?

cson

Who the **** is playing LB? :eek:

Pepe LeFrits

Fabianski
Sagna, Squillaci, Koscielny, Eboue
Denilson, Diaby
Bendtner, Rosicky, Arshavin
Chamakh

Pacifico

Too many changes!

Is Gibbs injured?

Galvasean

That's surely the weakest team we've put out all season IMO.

edit: the only players retained from the Chelsea game are Koscielny nd Fabianski, the only two i thought played poorly! :eek:

cson

playa3 wrote: »

Team to play Wigan: Fabianski, Sagna, Squillaci, Koscielny, Rosicky, Denilson, Arshavin, Eboue, Chamakh, Bendtner, Diaby

Thats eh, interesting. Eboue at left back and both Bendy and Chamakh starting?

Flappo

Sagna - Toto - Kos

Eboue - Rosicky - Denilson - Diaby

Arshavin

Chamakh - Bendy


3-4-1-2 Maybe?

Too much time spent on Football Manager :P

Pepe LeFrits

It should still have enough to win the game.

Come on boys.

I'd say it'll be

Fabianski

Sagna - Squillaci - Kos - Eboue
Denilson - Diaby - Rosicky
Bendnter - Chamakh - Arshavin

does not fill me with joy...

iMuse

This team selection could come back to haunt wenger, you think he would have learned from the shaktar and braga matches this season

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Subs: Szczesny, Nasri, Vela, Walcott, Wilshere, Djourou, Clichy

Why isn't Clichy starting if he's fit enough for the bench?

No Van Persie there either.

Pepe LeFrits

van Persie was never going to play 2 games in 2 days.

There's another game coming on Saturday, Wenger has to rotate.

tony1kenobi

cson wrote: »

Anyone got a decent stream for this?

http://www.espa.tv/embed.php?channel=rus18&width=780&height=560

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

van Persie was never going to play 2 games in 2 days.

There's another game coming on Saturday, Wenger has to rotate.

No reason he couldn't have at least been on the bench. I agree he had to rotate but it just seems a bit too much all at once. The players should be good enough but they've never really all played together like this in a match before.

Royale with Cheese

I will personally murder Wenger if points are dropped tonight. Yes rotation is necessary but that's an awful team.

patrickc

what is Wenger at. I wont expect much more than a draw with this team. we need all 3 points, no chance of that 5 nil win now to put us top of the table.

The team Arsenal put out has 26 goals and 23 assists between them. I still think we should do it in this game.

JPA

Risky stuff from Wenger.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

van Persie was never going to play 2 games in 2 days.

There's another game coming on Saturday, Wenger has to rotate.

Yeah, but every team is in the same boat yet no other team have made such drastic changes. It would serve Wenger right if he lost this match, yeh wouldnt see Fergie sending out a second string side unless fully necessary.

He's gonna cost me my fcuking accumulator... :pac:

Pacifico

Some tackle there by Kos

Sergio

Fingers crossed we,ll push on and get a good result against a tough wigan side tonight.It would be great going in to the new year to drive on from this and boost the confidence of the squad!

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Excellent tackle there from Kos after his earlier mistake.


Ah close form Arshavin.

Pacifico

God I hate Diaby

Arsenal playing pretty brutal atm

Raskolnikov

Wigan are set up perfectly for Arsenal, giving them all the space in the world and constantly losing the ball.

TheSpecialOne

Denilson is truely an idiot can't pass, won't work back. Arsenal are playing brutal then to make matters worse.

everdead.ie

The wigan keeper is such a step up from kirkland who was a disaster imo

Raskolnikov

Awful defending, peno.

Peno Wigan

Raskolnikov

1-0.

1-0 Wigan

amacachi

Fcuk this I'm going to sleep.

Raskolnikov

That was piss poor from Koselny. Still think Arsenal will come back here and win, Wigan are rubbish.