Richard Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 ----------Guzan--------------Hutton-Richards-Okore-Clark----------Sanchez---------------Gana-----Veretout--------------------Gil-------------------Traore--Ayew---------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spray Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) On 12/7/2015 at 15:25, Hanky said: Agbonlahor up front Saturday to stretch their centre halves. I always say this then Gabby actually plays and I'm reminded why he hasn't scored in ages. I think him Ayew and one other up top. Try and pick our most physical, pacy side as possible. Yep I'd go for that for Saturday, but come match day I'd play Kozak up front with Ayew out wide exactly where his was playing vs Southampton. I don't see us having anything to lose by playing Kozak instead of Jushede and that other waste of space no 11. If someone gives me at least one positive other than being a little more match fit than them, I'd might agree?? Edited December 8, 2015 by Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spray Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) 4 hours ago, Richard said: ----------Guzan--------------Hutton-Richards-Okore-Clark----------Sanchez---------------Gana-----Veretout--------------------Gil-------------------Traore--Ayew---------- Midfield would be too lightweight, pack out the midfield. One point is better than another 2/3/4 defeat. Edited December 8, 2015 by Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 10 hours ago, KHV said: Kozak will never be seen in a Villa shirt again and will be sold in January He was superb last night, joy to watch, gives me hope for the remainder of the campaign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight Like Lions Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 The club have sanctioned the MOMS supporter group 20x20m surfer flag for use at the Arsenal game that originally got banned at Wembley for the cup final. Hopefully it will help with the pre-match atmosphere! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) Think we need pace up top and get the ball quickly to the front three! Would go for this as we need Bacuna's pace against Walcott: ----------Guzan--------------Hutton-Okore-Richards-Bacuna----------Sanchez---------------Gana---------Veretout----Traore----Ayew----Agbonlahor Predicted draw against Saints last week and honestly think the best we can hope for is same again (draw). Edited December 9, 2015 by ferguson1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Guzan Hutton Richards Okore Bacuna Traore Sanchez Gana Ayew Veretout Kozak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDirk Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Well, they've a squad decimated with injury, are palying away in Greece tonight with only a prospect of minimal rotation, they're going to a bit tired when they play us so I say load the side with pace and play them on the counter, I think we've got a distinct possibility of a win here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 First 15-20 minutes will be the most dangerous time for us. We're likely to start nervy but if we're allowed to come into the game a bit we'll have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 47 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: First 15-20 minutes will be the most dangerous time for us. We're likely to start nervy but if we're allowed to come into the game a bit we'll have a chance. It will probably be all over after 20 mins, especially if we start like we did against Everton and Southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 we have a chance, but we still need to play exceedingly well. If Arsenal win and get through tonight they'll be pretty tired out from a mentally and physically draining match, and the travel back - certainly it will effect them a bit and they are a few key men down. No Sanchez and Cazorla for a start. Given we are not managed by someone with the IQ of a potato and as such should be reasonably well organised and prepared, it's not a write off yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 a spirited performance that will lack any cutting edge 0-2 to Arsenal - Ramsay and Walcott to score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Guzan Richards Lescott Okore Hutton Sanchez Veretout Gana Traore Ayew Kozak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'm bored of us not winning, therefore this will be a win. It has to happen at least once more this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 8 hours ago, KHV said: It will probably be all over after 20 mins, especially if we start like we did against Everton and Southampton Mmmm how quickly were we 3-0 down at home to them last season. The Emirates wasn't pretty either (I was in the home end for that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 4 - 0 Arsenal They won't even need to get out of first gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 5 hours ago, Rodders said: they'll be pretty tired out from a mentally and physically draining match, and the travel back Ah yes, the 3 hour flight home, stretched out in business class with on board massages will drain them so much. I imagine that our clinical front line will have a field day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) -------------------Guzan Hutton - Richards - Okore - Bacuna -----------------Sanchez ---------Veretout--------Gana Gil---------------------------------Agbonlahor ------------------Ayew Subs: Bunn, Clark, Adama, Gestede, Grealish, Sinclair, Westwood. Don't think there is room for Kozak on the bench unless it's in place of Gestede. Edited December 9, 2015 by bose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Guzan Hutton Richards Okore bacuna Veretout Sanchez Gana Jack Ayew Sinclair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbauer24 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Seeing as I think our biggest problem is the lack of strength or skill from our midfield, I'd set us up ultra defensive with fast players up front to hit on the route one type counter attack. We don't have a single player who could go toe to toe with an Arsenal midfielder so why bother? Guzan Hutton Richards Okore Clark/Ilori Westwood Sanchez Gana Traore Ayew Gabby Subs: Lescott, Richardson, Veretout, Sinclair, Kozak, Bacuna and Bunn Midfield to break up play, play simple balls, maintain possession and NOT try to take players on. Westwood will keep it tidy, Sanchez will be the enforcer and Gana's job to spot the passes. Gabby is good at holding up ball and Ayew and Traore's pace would get them up there quickly. Gabby is going to be isolated for huge periods of the match though. Gestede is useless, Kozak hasn't played and Ayew, Sinclair and Traore try to take players on too much against a team like Arsenal. We need Gabby on form hustling and causing problems. If (when) we go behind bring on Veretout for Westwood or Sanchez, Bacuna for LB and Kozak for Traore (Gabby going back) to go for more crosses with pace behind. If we somehow take the lead and are holding on, Ayew or Traore off for Veretout/Bacuna. No space for Grealish this week, not good enough for attack and we need more defensive players on bench to either hold any points or stop it being a rout. Prediction if everything goes perfectly 0-0. Otherwise I can see a 4/5 or even 6-0 loss with a shaky defence, confused midfied. The way our midfielders lost the ball last week whilst in possession would see an Arsenal team over run us. We need to be physical as we'll have little answer for their skill and can see our defence being split open at ease without the midfield helping out a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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