A fit Rico would have helped I think.
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Nunez would be a good physical presence to have in and around Gabriel, who likes to assert himself on opponents. I think Gravy & Nunez would both have points to prove, and Diaz should be well rested from the last two games and go all guns blazing.
I would quite like them to have one of Havert/Trossard in midfield as it would help us win that battle. Jorginho seems to only ever play well against us, and I don't really want to see him starting.
I would quite like them to have one of Havert/Trossard in midfield as it would help us win that battle. Jorginho seems to only ever play well against us, and I don't really want to see him starting.
Jinx me hole. We are getting a battering Sunday.
Mac has to start you fools!
Trossard is probably the last one I'd like to see in there, because he's exactly the sort of player who would pop up with a match winning goal. He might not have the all round game the others possess, but he's probably one of their better finishers.
Haha should be Trossard
What a bunch of fannies.
Just remember last season in this same fixture we were without Salah, Endo, Robbo, and Szob due to injuries, AFCON, and Asia Cup. We also lost Tsimi in the early part of the game. Last season it was really bad for Gravy and Klopp completely lost it with him, we really needed Szobo in that game, and Mac was pissing about too much with the ball and very slow to react.
It will hopefully be different this season but given our success so far with Szobo, Mac, Gravey in midfield I would start them, I think starting Jones maybe a problem with Gravey, as Gravey needs more defensive support and Mac will be better at that than Jones who kind of occupies the most comfortable side that Gravy prefers.
I cant wait till this game and anything short of a victory given Arsenals injury woes will be seen as failure. We need to win this game.
It will hopefully be different this season but given our success so far with Szobo, Mac, Gravey in midfield I would start them, I think starting Jones maybe a problem with Gravey, as Gravey needs more defensive support and Mac will be better at that than Jones who kind of occupies the most comfortable side that Gravy prefers.
I cant wait till this game and anything short of a victory given Arsenals injury woes will be seen as failure. We need to win this game.
Haven't you sort of misread how our midfield plays? Jones doesn't play the side Gravy prefers (right), he plays on the left (totally nullified Palmer last time out in the PL) and in a 3 of Gravy, Mac and Jones, Jones wouldn't be in the pivot, he'd be replacing Szobo as the attacking 8. If you want to look at the benefit then look at the two penalties (!) he won and the goal he scored vs Chelsea then ask yourself when is the last time Szobo did anything like that.
For me it comes down to either being relatively conservative (Szobo) or adding more to the fluency of the attack (Jones). That said we should still look at their consistency and Szobo has been up and down like a yo-yo this season, not that Jones is the epitome of consistency himself but he does look after the ball much better than Szobo and has more creativity in and around the box.
Maybe because there's no 0-0 and no 1-0? Must be a lot of the 39%
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Let's hope this is legit and not some mind games from Arteta.
Am I the only one not that arsed about Saka? He's a good player, but I don't know. I'm more concerned about the likes of Martinelli, who always plays well against us.
Given Trents form so far I look forward to him being up against Martinelli.
Same. I also think Szobo would overload that side and help Salah against whichever joker ends up starting LB for them which would force Martinelli to have to cover.
Gakpo IS a sub. And that's why he was a sub for the first 6-7 league games. That remained from under the old, Klopp regime.
The pecking order under Slot is and was: Salah/Jota/Diaz, then Gakpo, and then Nunez. With Gakpo having regularly been praised and mentioned by Slot. And Nunez not at all. Diaz deserved his mentions with great performances. Now it appears that Diaz is concerned for his place. And Slot likes that. Slot uses that to motivate his players. So that they would fight and run more on the pitch. A good example of that is Endo who lost his place completely to Gravenberch and then was throwing himself after balls and even used an arm to push the ball out.
From what I've seen so far of Slot he doesn't appear to rotate players regularly and manage them like that. Klopp was much better at managing such things. Slot, in contrast, appears to work through a pecking order and has players fight for their place within that pecking order. He likes to keep players like that. Dependent on him and whether he will play them and how much. So that they would bite more. The problem with that approach is that 1. He doesn't seem to at all understand the logic and the need for rotation, as well as that 2. Since he arrived it was clearly evident that all of LFC's Dutch players received a greater profile. Slot has made a good impact on Dutch players and on Grav in particular. But Gakpo hasn't been elevated but remains kinda the same as usual (something like a bit better version of that Babel player, if my memory serves me well, who played under Rafa).
I think that one of the reasons why Diaz had such a great start to his season is because he felt that his place was threatened by Gakpo. That's what Slot is like. Perhaps none of you guys were professional athletes but that is how things work in dressing rooms and on training grounds. When a new coach and/or manager shows up, everyone sees right away who among the players he prefers. And players fight for that order. Things like who sits where during breakfasts, who does the manage look at when talking during training sessions, etc., are important. And that is the information that players' agents work from and pursue in the media and in other places. And sometimes the clubs become unhappy with how a new manager or coach has changed the dressing room. In Italy things like that happen all the time.
Not this time.
As Arsenal prepares to host Liverpool in a much-anticipated clash, the spotlight shines not only on the teams but also on the intriguing tactical battle led by the managers. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners will be looking to solidify their title ambitions, while Liverpool, under the astute leadership of Jürgen Klopp, aims to reclaim their spot among the elite.
However, a cheeky subplot emerges with the mention of "Dirty Slot"—the nickname humorously attributed to Feyenoord's Arne Slot for his gritty, unorthodox tactics that have made waves in European football. While he’s not directly involved in this fixture, the moniker could serve as a reminder of the sometimes ruthless nature of high-stakes matches, reminiscent of Slot’s aggressive style.
Both teams are known for their attacking flair and resilience, making this encounter a must-watch. Arsenal’s home advantage and Liverpool's penchant for thrilling comebacks promise a match filled with intensity and drama. Will "Dirty Slot" be a distant memory, or will his influence seep into this battle of the titans? Only time will tell as these two Premier League giants clash for crucial points.
However, a cheeky subplot emerges with the mention of "Dirty Slot"—the nickname humorously attributed to Feyenoord's Arne Slot for his gritty, unorthodox tactics that have made waves in European football. While he’s not directly involved in this fixture, the moniker could serve as a reminder of the sometimes ruthless nature of high-stakes matches, reminiscent of Slot’s aggressive style.
Both teams are known for their attacking flair and resilience, making this encounter a must-watch. Arsenal’s home advantage and Liverpool's penchant for thrilling comebacks promise a match filled with intensity and drama. Will "Dirty Slot" be a distant memory, or will his influence seep into this battle of the titans? Only time will tell as these two Premier League giants clash for crucial points.
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