Arsenal v Liverpool - Sunday: 1600 BST

Frisbee

I'm gonna go with 3-1.

I'm not sure to who though, I just fancy it being 3-1.

L'prof

amiable

I'm going for an optimistic 2-1 to Liverpool.
I think Meireles is due a goal:)

the untitled user

L'prof wrote: »

You know those Guardian team sheets are made on Thursday? Not usually accurate.

L'prof

the untitled user wrote: »

You know those Guardian team sheets are made on Thursday? Not usually accurate.

If you go back to first time I posted one, I said it was a predicted line-up. I don't bother saying that any more. I post them because I like the way they're done, but yes I know they're not always accurate.

jesus_thats_gre

In some sort of fit of madness, I have gone an put 20 euro on Andy Carroll to score 2 or more goals.

Thank god I only put a bet on every 6 months or so. Would be one broke bitch otherwise!

the untitled user

L'prof wrote: »

If you go back to first time I posted one, I said it was a predicted line-up. I don't bother saying that any more. I post them because I like the way they're done, but yes I know they're not always accurate.

But posting it so close to kick off, just thought it may be a source of confusion for some.

Eire-Dearg

I fancy at least a draw for Liverpool here.

Nalz

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

I fancy at least a draw for Liverpool here.

pool 9/4 with draw as void bet

Le King

Really fancy Arsenal here and that's where my money is going. 2/3-0.

Looking forward to a nervy 3-2 to Arsenal. NB52 with the injury time winner!

donfers

who is ref?

anyone but martin atkinson or lee mason and i'd be happy enough

amiable

I've heard Sterling is in the squad today for Liverpool

budgemook

amiable wrote: »

I've heard Sterling will be on the bench for Liverpool

I heard he travelled with the team but not that he would be on bench. Did you hear specifically that he'd be on bench? If so, great.

amiable

budgemook wrote: »

I heard he travelled with the team but not that he would be on bench. Did you hear specifically that he'd be on bench? If so, great.

The text i got was that he's in the squad. We'll soon find out i suppose. Sorry for getting the hopes up:)

djfitzerjnr

amiable wrote: »

I've heard Sterling is in the squad today for Liverpool

budgemook wrote: »

I heard he travelled with the team but not that he would be on bench. Did you hear specifically that he'd be on bench? If so, great.

He is with the squad as he is training with the first team starting today.

PHB

Turtyturd wrote: »

Think this thread might be more interesting than the match...expect the usual United lads to come out attacking in an attempt to feel better about yesterday...hopefully the Liverpool lads keep their heads and don't pick up any bans.

I'll go for a repeat of the first fixture 1-1.

It's good that you've already decided how the thread will go.

Personally, I'll be rooting for Liverpool probably a lot more than you will. A Liverpool win today means an awful lot for me, while it has little effect on your season. It'll be unusual, but for me, I'll want Liverpool to win more than Liverpool fans

stumpypeeps

PHB wrote: »

It's good that you've already decided how the thread will go.

Personally, I'll be rooting for Liverpool probably a lot more than you will. A Liverpool win today means an awful lot for me, while it has little effect on your season. It'll be unusual, but for me, I'll want Liverpool to win more than Liverpool fans

I can assure you, as a Liverpool fan, I'm just as desperate for them to get a win. The title race is all but over. Arsenal just haven't the steel to get over the line.

amiable

PHB wrote: »

It's good that you've already decided how the thread will go.

Personally, I'll be rooting for Liverpool probably a lot more than you will. A Liverpool win today means an awful lot for me, while it has little effect on your season. It'll be unusual, but for me, I'll want Liverpool to win more than Liverpool fans

I can assure you that as a Liverpool fan that you won't want Liverpool to win as much as i do:)

iMuse

donfers wrote: »

who is ref?

anyone but martin atkinson or lee mason and i'd be happy enough

Andre Marriner


Liverpool 2-1

opr

Sterling is training with the first team for the week. I really doubt he will be on the bench as he played yesterday for the U18's in the 6-0 win over Man United.

Edit - Here we go : Reina, Flanagan, Aurelio, Carragher, Skrtel, Lucas, Spearing, Meireles, Kuyt, Suarez, Carroll. Subs: Gulacsi, Cole, Kyrgiakos, Shelvey, Ngog, Maxi, Robinson.

Opr

Xavi6

Arse: Szczesny; Sagna Squillaci Koscielny Clichy; Song Wilshere; Nasri Fabregas Arshavin; Van Persie.

Pool: Reina, Aurelio, Flanagan, Carra, Skrtel, Spearing, Lucas, Meireles, Kuyt, Suarez, Carroll.

Fiver on the draw @3.95

TanG411

2-2.

amiable

opr wrote: »

Sterling is training with the first team for the week. I really doubt he will be on the bench as he played yesterday for the U18's in the 6-0 win over Man United.

Edit - Here we go : Reina, Flanagan, Aurelio, Carragher, Skrtel, Lucas, Spearing, Meireles, Kuyt, Suarez, Carroll. Subs: Gulacsi, Cole, Kyrgiakos, Shelvey, Ngog, Maxi, Robinson.

Opr

Unchanged from Monday so:)

ollie1

Feeling confident today so going for a 2-0 Liverpool win

budgemook

Djourou starts

Xavi6

Xavi6 wrote: »

Arse: Szczesny; Sagna Squillaci Koscielny Clichy; Song Wilshere; Nasri Fabregas Arshavin; Van Persie.

Pool: Reina, Aurelio, Flanagan, Carra, Skrtel, Spearing, Lucas, Meireles, Kuyt, Suarez, Carroll.

Fiver on the draw @3.95

Where's Djourou?

Super-Rush

Not fcuking Ray Wilkins again.

adox

Papa Smut wrote: »

Where's Djourou?

He plays. No Squilaci.

iMuse

Actual Arsenal Team v Liverpool: Szczesny, Eboue, Koscielny, Djourou, Clichy, Diaby, Wilshere, Walcott, Fabregas, Nasri, Van Persie


Good to see Johan back

Pepe LeFrits

Eboue and Diaby had decent games the other day, hopefully Song and Sagna won't be badly missed.

wandatowell

Arsenal are the better team but im thinking a 2-1 victory to the 'Pool

Liam O

Arsenal should really test Flanagan here, he could be a big weakness for Pool.

wandatowell

super-rush wrote: »

Not fcuking Ray Wilkins again.

Not a fan no?

I think he's very good, a lot better than that Redknapp muppet

iMuse

Liam O wrote: »

Arsenal should really test Flanagan here, he could be a big weakness for Pool.

Walcott and Nasri could be a tough ask for him

opr

Some baptism of fire for Flanagan. City and Arsenal for your first two league starts is rough.

Opr

greendom

City were about as rough as a pair of silk knickers

cson

All the talk of goals...

0-0 @ 9/1

Hmmmmmmmmmm

Paleface

I love Jens Lehmann!

Super-Rush

wandatowell wrote: »

Not a fan no?

I think he's very good, a lot better than that Redknapp muppet

I'll give you that alright.

I'd take G*ry N*ville sooner than monotone Wilkins.

flahavaj

Arsenal to pass them off the pitch. 3-0. Too much class in midfield for Liverpool, who have nothing to play for.

SantryRed

super-rush wrote: »

I'll give you that alright.

I'd take G*ry N*ville sooner than monotone Wilkins.

Fcuksake. Wilkins is a proper analyst. Listen to him talk about formations and everything. Then listen to Redknapp. Wilkins is a fantastic addition to Sky.

Diggy78

cson wrote: »

All the talk of goals...

0-0 @ 9/1

Hmmmmmmmmmm

You not know the rule??? Never back 0-0, always go with no goalscorer

cson

Diggy78 wrote: »

You not know the rule??? Never back 0-0, always go with no goalscorer

17/2

I know the rules.

Cypher_sounds

Can see this game being an ill-tempered affair, something like Ike and Tina Turners was.

Diggy78

cson wrote: »

17/2

I know the rules.

much apologies , never seen them at different prices before.

budgemook

Diggy78 wrote: »

You not know the rule??? Never back 0-0, always go with no goalscorer

OT but why's that?

dannydiamond

flahavaj wrote: »

Arsenal to pass them off the pitch. 3-0. Too much class in midfield for Liverpool, who have nothing to play for.

I think you may be underestimating Liverpools desire to win.
Dalglish wants a fulltime contract, Caroll will be hungry to add to his tally and there's a couple of young lads who'll be keen to impress. Not to mention Suarez and Kuyt who'd probably burst their balls in a kickabout in the park.

You may be right about about midfield though, need a good shift from Lucas.

ShamoBuc

flahavaj wrote: »

Arsenal to pass them off the pitch. 3-0. Too much class in midfield for Liverpool, who have nothing to play for.

you should be on stage bai!

Super-Rush

SantryRed wrote: »

Fcuksake. Wilkins is a proper analyst. Listen to him talk about formations and everything. Then listen to Redknapp. Wilkins is a fantastic addition to Sky.

Then he should stick to analysing not co sommentating because he's sh1te at it.