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---------------Pepe---------------

Carra---Skrtel--Agger--Insua

--------Mascher--Lucas--------
-------------Aquilani--------------

---Stevie----Kuyt-----Riera
 
I like the look of that team Rafa, I like it a lot.
I think Rafa views it as Lucas vs Aquilani for one spot in the team right now.
 
I think you're probably right mate, so i expect to see N'Gog play up front with either Aquilani or Lucas starting.

I watched the Gooners game today and if we can defend well enough, i fancy us to cause them a few problems on the counter attack.
 
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=38829.msg1050959#msg1050959 date=1265580526]
riera

carra agger skirt aurelio

kuyt mash purple riera

gerrard

ngog
[/quote]

how did you make that mistake. your brain is weird
 
Not in one million years would I play Mascherano at right back. Certainly not against Arsenal anyway.

Stick Carra there, put Skrtel and Agger in the centre.

Change Riera for Maxi and Robert's your father's brother.
 
[quote author=monsieurdantes link=topic=38829.msg1050973#msg1050973 date=1265582101]
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=38829.msg1050959#msg1050959 date=1265580526]
riera

carra agger skirt aurelio

kuyt mash purple riera

gerrard

ngog
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how did you make that mistake. your brain is weird
[/quote]

i think i can explain. i was already thinking or who would go on the left whilst attempting to type 'reina'. reina requires no thought as he's a given.
 
[quote author=Brendan link=topic=38829.msg1050869#msg1050869 date=1265563627]
Babel is capable of winning games

Seems like a long time ago, but he can do it.

The issue we've got is, as usual, a chronic lack of pace, which is why Babel needs to be in the mix somewhere
[/quote]
Any possibility of Rafa playing 4-4-2 with Babel and Ngog upfront?
 
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=38829.msg1050440#msg1050440 date=1265485172]
We looked so much better once Carra moved into the centre of defence. Any chance we can clone Mascher so he can play RB and CM at the same time? If not, I'd be tempted to go:

Reina

Mascherano - Carra - Agger - Insua/Aurelio

Lucas - Aquilani

Kuyt - Gerrard - Riera

Wash


It'll probably be another backs-to-the-walls display, but we're getting good at those. And Arsenal are very vulnerable to both the counter-attack and set-pieces. I have a feeling we might sneak a 1-0 win here if we don't make any mistakes in defence.



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Oh dear! I don't know whether the above line-up is a joke on your part or not but you are fucking stupid if you would want Lucas ahead Mascher as our defensive midfielder. Fucking hell people wake the fuck up!!!
 
[quote author=Brendan link=topic=38829.msg1050864#msg1050864 date=1265563088]
Reina

Someone
Carra
Agger
Aurelio

Mascherano

Maxi
Gerrard
Purple
Riera

Kuyt

Maxi was pretty horrible against the Bitters, but we don't have many options, perhaps Babel?
[/quote]

Aurelio ahead of Insua?? Fucking hell! Even the idiot Rafa now don't want to play Aurelio. You are worst than Rafa.
 
[quote author=Glock link=topic=38829.msg1051091#msg1051091 date=1265612157]
[quote author=Brendan link=topic=38829.msg1050864#msg1050864 date=1265563088]
Reina

Someone
Carra
Agger
Aurelio

Mascherano

Maxi
Gerrard
Purple
Riera

Kuyt

Maxi was pretty horrible against the Bitters, but we don't have many options, perhaps Babel?
[/quote]

Aurelio ahead of Insua?? Fucking hell! Even the idiot Rafa now don't want to play Aurelio. You are worst than Rafa.
[/quote]


i think you mean WORSE*** than rafa 😉
 
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=38829.msg1051101#msg1051101 date=1265613943]
[quote author=Glock link=topic=38829.msg1051091#msg1051091 date=1265612157]
[quote author=Brendan link=topic=38829.msg1050864#msg1050864 date=1265563088]
Reina

Someone
Carra
Agger
Aurelio

Mascherano

Maxi
Gerrard
Purple
Riera

Kuyt

Maxi was pretty horrible against the Bitters, but we don't have many options, perhaps Babel?
[/quote]

Aurelio ahead of Insua?? Fucking hell! Even the idiot Rafa now don't want to play Aurelio. You are worst than Rafa.
[/quote]


i think you mean WORSE*** than rafa 😉
[/quote]

Fucking Irish eh? No grasp at all of the English language 😉
 
[quote author=Stu link=topic=38829.msg1050947#msg1050947 date=1265578207]
[quote author=themn link=topic=38829.msg1050937#msg1050937 date=1265576419]
Somewhere, Lucas is breathing a sigh of relief that the position of Official Liverpool Supporter's Whipping Boy is no longer occupied by him.
[/quote]
No one can accuse the man of hiding. He has taken an unbelievable amount of stick from Liverpool fans on forums, phone ins and from the match goers, but he has kept going and kept trying. He turned another very good performance against Everton and has been one of our better players over the last month.[/quote]

Fucking horseshit. He was average against Everton, and was fucking shit in several games before that.
 
[quote author=Glock link=topic=38829.msg1051091#msg1051091 date=1265612157]
[quote author=Brendan link=topic=38829.msg1050864#msg1050864 date=1265563088]
Reina

Someone
Carra
Agger
Aurelio

Mascherano

Maxi
Gerrard
Purple
Riera

Kuyt

Maxi was pretty horrible against the Bitters, but we don't have many options, perhaps Babel?
[/quote]

Aurelio ahead of Insua?? Fucking hell! Even the idiot Rafa now don't want to play Aurelio. You are worst than Rafa.
[/quote]

Fuck off you dismal, mad cunt.
 
The blueprint of how to beat Arsenal has been shown for all to see in the last 2 weeks. Crowd the middle of the park and suffocate their tight passing lines as they always play narrow, then play on the counter as they are positionaly awful when being attacked on the break as they dont get enough players back in time. with that in mind I would play

---------------Reina

Carra---Agger--Skertel-- Insua

Babel----Lucas--Mascher-Riera
------------Gerrard
-------------Kuyt

Kuyts been great upfront recently so I think he should lead the line. Lucas Gerrard and Mascher would be in amongst arsenals midfield triangles hassling and closing down while Babel and Riera would provide pace and width respectively on the flanks. Clichy is all over the place at the moment and a wide player with pace is going to cause him problems everytime.. The main thing would be to get the ball moving forward as quickly as possible everytime we win back the ball. Arsenal over commit going forward and leave huge holes at the back, if you hit them quickly on the counter there are plenty of oppurtunities
 
In Fabregas they have arguably the best midfielder in the world, so I would play both defensive midfielders to nullify his threat.

They've got a lot of pace too on both wings so I'll play Riera and Degen there to help out the fullbacks, Kuyt can start as a striker cos he's very sound defensively and he'll work hard to win the ball.

We should go for a draw.

Reina
Carragher
Insua
Skrtel
Agger
Mascherano
Lucas
Degen
Riera
Gerrard
Kuyt
 
------------Reina
Carra-Agger-Skrtel-Insua

--------Mascher
Maxi---Gerrard---Riera
-------Aqua
----------Kuyt
 
[quote author=Mike Hunt link=topic=38829.msg1051204#msg1051204 date=1265629350]
We should go for a draw.
[/quote]

Nah, I'd say we go for a respectable 1-0 loss.
 
[quote author=Mike Hunt link=topic=38829.msg1051204#msg1051204 date=1265629350]
In Fabregas they have arguably the best midfielder in the world, so I would play both defensive midfielders to nullify his threat.

[/quote]

He has been rubbish and hasn't looked like he's cared in the past two games. He'll be off in the summer after Arsenal don't win anything again.
 
[quote author=Brendan link=topic=38829.msg1051121#msg1051121 date=1265620488]
[quote author=Stu link=topic=38829.msg1050947#msg1050947 date=1265578207]
[quote author=themn link=topic=38829.msg1050937#msg1050937 date=1265576419]
Somewhere, Lucas is breathing a sigh of relief that the position of Official Liverpool Supporter's Whipping Boy is no longer occupied by him.
[/quote]
No one can accuse the man of hiding. He has taken an unbelievable amount of stick from Liverpool fans on forums, phone ins and from the match goers, but he has kept going and kept trying. He turned another very good performance against Everton and has been one of our better players over the last month.[/quote]

Fucking horseshit. He was average against Everton, and was fucking shit in several games before that.
[/quote]



He's been an important part of our victory over Everton, and has been playing well for most of the season. If you weren't too proud to admit you were wrong (or possibly just bad at judging players) you'd see it too.
 
[quote author=RedStar link=topic=38829.msg1051151#msg1051151 date=1265623933]
The blueprint of how to beat Arsenal has been shown for all to see in the last 2 weeks. Crowd the middle of the park and suffocate their tight passing lines as they always play narrow, then play on the counter as they are positionaly awful when being attacked on the break as they dont get enough players back in time. with that in mind I would play

---------------Reina

Carra---Agger--Skertel-- Insua

Babel----Lucas--Mascher-Riera
------------Gerrard
-------------Kuyt

Kuyts been great upfront recently so I think he should lead the line. Lucas Gerrard and Mascher would be in amongst arsenals midfield triangles hassling and closing down while Babel and Riera would provide pace and width respectively on the flanks. Clichy is all over the place at the moment and a wide player with pace is going to cause him problems everytime.. The main thing would be to get the ball moving forward as quickly as possible everytime we win back the ball. Arsenal over commit going forward and leave huge holes at the back, if you hit them quickly on the counter there are plenty of oppurtunities

[/quote]


Agree.

Except for Babel, who I just don't trust anymore.
Okay I can't really think of a suitable replacement. Degen I guess. Or Ngog upfront


Man Utd and Chelsea have both played slightly ugly against them and gained massive points from the Arsenal. It just agitates them to no end.
 
He's been an important part of our victory over Everton, and has been playing well for most of the season. If you weren't too proud to admit you were wrong (or possibly just bad at judging players) you'd see it too.
Click to expand...

I must disagree. He was ordinary against Everton, and has been either "ordinary" or "shit" most of this season.

It's great when people disagree about stuff isn't it?
 
[quote author=RedStar link=topic=38829.msg1051151#msg1051151 date=1265623933]
The blueprint of how to beat Arsenal has been shown for all to see in the last 2 weeks. Crowd the middle of the park and suffocate their tight passing lines as they always play narrow, then play on the counter as they are positionaly awful when being attacked on the break as they dont get enough players back in time. with that in mind I would play

---------------Reina

Carra---Agger--Skertel-- Insua

Babel----Lucas--Mascher-Riera
------------Gerrard
-------------Kuyt

Kuyts been great upfront recently so I think he should lead the line. Lucas Gerrard and Mascher would be in amongst arsenals midfield triangles hassling and closing down while Babel and Riera would provide pace and width respectively on the flanks. Clichy is all over the place at the moment and a wide player with pace is going to cause him problems everytime.. The main thing would be to get the ball moving forward as quickly as possible everytime we win back the ball. Arsenal over commit going forward and leave huge holes at the back, if you hit them quickly on the counter there are plenty of oppurtunities

[/quote]

Hmmm, there's actually merit in playing Babel for various reasons, but he's been so shy of gametime recently that I just can't see it happening. As you say, the fast counter attack is their achilles heel, proven by the goals they've conceded in the last few weeks. With Johnson and Torres playing I'd really fancy us.
 
[quote author=LeTallecWiz link=topic=38829.msg1051210#msg1051210 date=1265630459]
[quote author=Mike Hunt link=topic=38829.msg1051204#msg1051204 date=1265629350]
We should go for a draw.
[/quote]

Nah, I'd say we go for a respectable 1-0 loss.
[/quote]

I think a draw is all we can hope for as I am sure Arshavin will score against us.
 
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=38829.msg1051198#msg1051198 date=1265628177]
Will people please stop including Babel in their line-ups? He's fucking shit.

Thank you.
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[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=38829.msg1051678#msg1051678 date=1265703557]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=38829.msg1051198#msg1051198 date=1265628177]
Will people please stop including Babel in their line-ups? He's fucking shit.

Thank you.
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A team of Babels... arrghh, can you imagine?
 
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=38829.msg1051681#msg1051681 date=1265703859]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=38829.msg1051678#msg1051678 date=1265703557]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=38829.msg1051198#msg1051198 date=1265628177]
Will people please stop including Babel in their line-ups? He's fucking shit.

Thank you.
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A team of Babels... arrghh, can you imagine?
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'we all dream of a team of ryan babel's, a team of ryan babel's, a team of ryan babel's'
 
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