It’s the North London derby today as we look to close on the gap on Sp*rs to a single point with what would be a much needed victory.
It’s always tough, but here’s the team Arsene Wenger has picked for today, along with their line-up.
Arsenal: Cech, Koscielny, Mustafi, Monreal, Bellerin, Xhaka, Ramsey, Kolasinac, Ozil, Sanchez, Lacazette
Subs: Ospina, Mertesacker, Coquelin, Wilshere, Maitland-Niles, Iwobi, Welbeck
Sp*rs: Lloris, Trippier, Dier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies, Dembele, Sissoko, Eriksen, Dele, Kane.
Subs: Vorm, Aurier, Foyth, Winks, Son, Walker-Peters, Llorente
Worth a read on Xhaka https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/17/granit-xhaka-dad-jail-beatings-arsenal-tottenham-derby
Can’t understand the dislikes. Fantastic read. Love this quote about Troy Deeney:
“I don’t know Troy Deeney personally but this has to do with respect,” Xhaka says. “If he believes we don’t have cojones, he can come to our locker room and see for himself.”
I like that!
Indeed! Amazing read! Everyone should read this article if they haven’t already done so!
*It’s an order
Great read!
Our first team is playing, more or less. Hope we sock it to SP*rs.
Though Mike Dean makes their first team.
Last Mike Dean NL derby? One of the greatest of all time. Remember that one 5pur2 fans?!
where are walcott,elneny,holding
Much as I love The opportunity. He needs to move to get a game if he wants to go to World Cup
Been asking where Walcott is and what the fuck is he doing for a decade now.
Scoring goals
Walcott is out with illness according to Sky
I don’t like Sanshit. I want Iwobi.
Strong, logical lineup for once. Cummon arsenal put these cocks back in their place
All set for another ass whooping !
You were saying…?
The players will win it for the fans today. They owe it to us. 3-0 win. COYG
Not a lot of attaching threat on the bench. Hoping for a Leicester type of retune for Welbeck
Against a fast dirty scum, how on earth is he playing Xhaka over Jack who’s starting to get better and fitter and doesn’t lose the ball as much. Pathetic.
I agree, but they are completely different players. If anything jack benches Ramsey
Shiting just a little. Back in the day, one of the classic back 4 would have reminded the like of dele and eriksen what game this was in the first 10. Not sure that exists any more.
I’d love to see an early “Reducer” on Dele
We need to keep 11 players on the pitch and when one of ours does give an opposing player a “Reducer” there’s a fair chance he’ll also get a red card. That’s what happens when every official is shite.
I want Kolasinac to remind the s*$@s players they are playing a contact sport
Was hoping Ramey wasn’t fit. Here’s hoping he makes a fool of me tonight and kicks the winner
Kicks the winner?
I hope that doesnt mean him kicking the Spurs squad
Everyone’s been crying out for Ramsey – Ozil – Sanchez – Laca in big games but I’ve always thought Wenger has been right not to play them all together. Let’s hope this works out!
On paper, this is a very good line up. Hopefully the effort matches their talent. Come on red army.
Time to put these c*nts back in their place. COYG
That bench is weak. Where is Walcott?
Can’t tell whether there is a hint of irony here
* Sarcasm
On paper this is our strongest 1st XI. Let’s see what they’re made of. COYG!!!!!
Let’s hope Walcott/Welbeck/Wilshire are not going our AOL frontline.
It’s our strongest line up which is a positive however midfield is a worry for me. Dembele and Sissoko’s strength is dribbling whilst Xhaka and Ramsey’s weakness is being dribbled past, that could be a problem for us
On paper, this is our strongest team. COYG!
Can’t wait to hear Wenger complain about the quality of the refereeing regarding that goal, offside and very soft free kick haha
Wait for the reactions from our fans berating the media for emphasizing on the incident and proving that these things add up at the end.
Somehow that will be interpreted to mean everyone is out to get us.
I have to say, the people on NBCsn did go on and on about it. The halftime commentator added some balance though.
Who would have thought playing your best players makes you look better?
It’s a revelation!
When they’re all fit and the tactics suit, the best players get played.
its on days like this you really miss the warmth of arseblogs liveblog