PL: Southampton vs Arsenal | December 16, 2018 13:30 GMT | Sky Sports

[TorontoGooner76]

Really hope it is not a back three, only because we are using all of our senior defenders if that is the case.

Özil is being phased out I do think. For a supposed superstar, you don't say that these games are "too tough" to play in like what was said the last time he was on the bench. I am okay with it though, Emery needs a few windows to get rid and bring in some players that will work for the system he wants to play.

We have to remember that and give it the time he deserves to do so. All our complaints about line ups are just a reflection of the squad he was left with. We may get one, maybe 2 in cone January but I think we will need to wait until summer for that.

I am tentative about this one, seeming that we are so short at the back right now. We have 2 world class strikers but our other forward options are so weak.

I hope we win this one!

 

[pacstud]

The defensive pessimism is strong today.

 

[HBL]

Will we go into half time with a lead for the first time?

Unlikely.

 

[krengon]

Ridiculous line up, seems like another game where we have to wait for subs to turn it around for us..

 

[NieThePiet]

Özil and Laca are rested for the second half.
Then they will destroy them.

 

[rich 1990]

It's all right, we always win on my birthday.

 

[MaraDon]

Tagliafico has been linked recently, would you take him?

off course.

 

[Sanis]

Why are they always wearing that horrible third kit in away matches??

 

[dashsnow17]

Emery is probably saving him, Laca and Ramsey for Wednesday. Get them on in the 2nd half to win us the game and then start them against Sp**s.

This game is more important than the game on Wednesday, so I don’t really buy that.

 

[Fewtch]

Xhaka is apparently playing CB

 

[Ricardinho]

Nas Hate me now is their walkout song? :confused:

 

[HBL]

I think some of Emery's changes are pre-planned for rotation purposes. One of Özil/Lacazette will come on at half time.

 

[pigge]

Smart lineup will probably be a good 3-1 win imo.

 

[MaraDon]

lets win this.

 

[A_G]

Why are they always wearing that horrible third kit in away matches??

The away kit clashes with so many other clubs’ home kits, strange choice from Puma tbh

 

[HBL]

Come on boys!

 

[rich 1990]

Romeu is what I imagine Jury looks like, a hooligan.

 

[NieThePiet]

Mikhi first touch and already the ball was lost.

 

[HBL]

Still don't understand sticking with the 3atb when we literally have no cb's available.

 

[pigge]

What is this kit? Unreal. Looks like manchester city, so ****ing bad.