zab6359 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Have a feeling the team will be the same as Monday but Trez coming in for either Jota or Al Ghazi, hopefully for Jota. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, zab6359 said: So is our attack though! If our palace goal had stood we would be joint 13th with goals scored and also have scored in 4 out of our 5 opening games. We are 13th for shots and 10th for shots on target. A lot of room for improvement but for a newly promoted team I think shocking is a big harsh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted September 20, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted September 20, 2019 Even if we get nothing from this game, I am looking forward to seeing Wesley throwing his weight around against their dodgy back line! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted September 20, 2019 Moderator Share Posted September 20, 2019 I think Arsenal struggle against physical teams - both those that throw their weight around and those that are based around athleticism. That ain't us; we're a footballing side. I think we've defended well this season, but I think we might be in for a tricky time here - I'm really struggling to see anything but a defeat, and it might be a big one. I hope i'm wrong. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Was there in 2008 and 2013 when we beat them. I didn't particularly rate him but on both occasions Gabby was superb in those games. Completely tore their defence apart with his pace. They are atrocious at the back but our front three looks dire at the moment, would expect to see Jota dropped for Trezeguet but otherwise think he'll stick with the same team. Don't get people saying drop Wesley for Davis, for one thing we're only 5 games into the season and for another Davis is not the answer. Hold up play is no better than Wesley and he could barely score in the Championship so he's not going to be capable in this league. If we get to Christmas and Wesley still hasn't improved, then we'll need to sign someone in January but right now we haven't really got anyone capable of replacing him in the team. We need to try to blitz them on the break to get a result, but even if we lose I don't expect a hammering - Spurs imo are better and we nearly got a result there but for some bad mistakes. Missing Lacazette for them takes away a major threat too but I'm wary Pepe hasn't done anything yet so knowing our luck he'll probably have a blinder against us. Their defence and central midfield isn't great so we need to have a go at them when we have the ball and put them under pressure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I really don’t see the fuss about them. I honestly think we will get a draw at least . I’ve just got a feeling about this game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Would be very happy with a point. Keep defence tight, but we have to have an outlet and keep the ball for a bit. Backs to the wall, 20% possession will kill us in the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 20, 2019 Moderator Share Posted September 20, 2019 Matt Targett is in contention to start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted September 20, 2019 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2019 Still haven't even begun to tire of listening to Dean Smith. He never gives stock answers. Always gives intelligent, relevant responses to questions and regularly impresses with his levels of detail and approach. Particularly loved the fact i) he didn't get involved in the Mings/El Ghazi ruck ii) the reason why and iii) what he was doing in the meantime. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Don’t think this will happen, but would love to see the side below. 4-2-3-1, with our full backs pushing forward as much as possible, almost playing as wingers: ---------------------------------Wesley---------------------------------- -------Hourihane———Grealish———-McGinn-------- --------------------- Luiz --------- Marvelous -------------------- Targett ----------- Mings ----- Engels ----------- Guilbert ------------------------------- Heaton --------------------------------- Going to be tough this game, but feel we can get a point. 1-1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted September 20, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted September 20, 2019 We're going to lose, 100%. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 hour ago, AVTuco said: We're going to lose, 100%. That’s the spirit. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I'd start Heaton Elmo---Mings---Engels---Guilbert Luiz---Nakamba---McGinn Trezeguet---Wesley---Grealish Would love to get an earlyish goal here, as I think it could be crucial, and would hope that wouldn't mean we just sat back. I'll say 2-0 Villa with a dogged defensive display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Yeah I agree @8pints We seem to be blessed with central midfield options but lacking quality out wide, so need to shift Grealish for the good of the team. El Ghazi is not a premier league player, Jota and Trez still early days but not looking too good at the moment. Grealish will add a bit of quality to one side at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 30 minutes ago, 8pints said: I'd start Heaton Elmo---Mings---Engels---Guilbert Luiz---Nakamba---McGinn Trezeguet---Wesley---Grealish Would love to get an earlyish goal here, as I think it could be crucial, and would hope that wouldn't mean we just sat back. I'll say 2-0 Villa with a dogged defensive display. Definitely this team for me. Just a couple of tweaks so not a massive panic change but enough to get Jack further forward with more options to his left than with Taylor at left back. Gets the Elmo-Trez combo back on the right side as well. Still could get stuffed, mind you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 4 hours ago, ferguson1 said: Don’t think this will happen, but would love to see the side below. 4-2-3-1, with our full backs pushing forward as much as possible, almost playing as wingers: ---------------------------------Wesley---------------------------------- -------Hourihane———Grealish———-McGinn-------- --------------------- Luiz --------- Marvelous -------------------- Targett ----------- Mings ----- Engels ----------- Guilbert ------------------------------- Heaton --------------------------------- Going to be tough this game, but feel we can get a point. 1-1 That's the team I would like to see at some point, but like you said it wont happen Sunday and I can see why Smith wont go changing formations just yet, we're competing ok but obviously can improve. I think the team (or even formation) above would be worth trying at Brighton in the cup. I think we would be able to get Jack and John further up the pitch and press higher, giving more support to big Wes. Anyway, Sunday, I think same team as the West Ham game but with Trez coming in for Jota. I would be shocked if we got anything from the game but usually I am wrong so fingers crossed. Head says 3 - 1 Heart says 1 - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurru991 Posted September 21, 2019 Visiting Supporter Share Posted September 21, 2019 6 hours ago, AVTuco said: We're going to lose, 100%. Let's hope the players attitude is better than yours. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 David Luiz is weak. Wesley have to try to bully him this game. Arsenal's attack is terrifying. Arsenal's defense is laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 4-0 Arsenal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Arsenal aren't a great team at the moment and are there for the taking however I dont think we are strong enough to do anything about it. I hope I'm wrong and we get something but I just cant shake off the feeling that we are going to get a tonking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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