FA Community Shield: Arsenal v Liverpool | Saturday August 29 | KO: 16:30 BST | BT Sport

[MutableEarth]

We've not had much of a break so I think we'll see more of a 2nd string, which I kinda look forward to in pre-season anyway. I can see Saliba getting a start and maybe Leno aswell. Would also be nice to see likes of Saka, Nelson and Willock get starts also given they did not play the Fa Cup Final.

 

[Natnat]

It will be a exciting game but we will win scoring in last second

 

[Wrighty4eva]

will ESR be back for this....

 

[Riou]

...Caz playing a lovely (and intentional) one-two of the post, from a great win in 2013.

 

[Manberg]

I have doubts over our side's fitness levels. Liverpool played friendlies so they have the edge.

You might say it's 4 weeks since the final but 4 weeks is a long time. There's been no training and players were loose on holidays.

 

[jmsmtthw28]

I dont think we will see many regulars starting, aren't most of our regulars coming back this week from holiday.
A lot of youngsters will get game time and players like Auba will be on the bench.

 

[HomeSteak]

Liverpool started training before us, already have friendly's played, are also the much better team...so yeah. It will be way to soon for us. Just a training game this year.

 

[Kav]

Liverpool started training before us, already have friendly's played, are also the much better team...so yeah. It will be way to soon for us. Just a training game this year.

Despite the foregoing I am optimistic, perhaps it is that I am confident in the hunger and power of the youths should we unleash some youngsters on them.

Anyone remember the FA cup clash? It was a good game with quite a few younger players having a go.

 

[teamsoutheast]

Anybody know if Ceballos is eligible for this match?

 

[Manberg]

Anybody know if Ceballos is eligible for this match?

Ceballos is not an Arsenal player.

 

[teamsoutheast]

Ceballos is not an Arsenal player.

.... I'm clearly still in season 19/20....

 

[Shalmaneser V]

Play the kids.

Macey
Cédric - Saliba - Holding - Kola

AMN - Akinola - Willock - Saka
Smith-Rowe
Nketiah​

 

[Ibadan]

New season, same old Riou, looking as nostalgic as ever...

I get all warm and gushy inside when I see one of your posts

 

[EmeryCouldnt]

This dude has the exact same fashion sense that I imagine @rich 1990 has.

Bet he wears a turtleneck in the bathtub.

 

[EmeryCouldnt]

Play the kids.

Macey
Cédric - Saliba - Holding - Kola

AMN - Akinola - Willock - Saka
Smith-Rowe
Nketiah​

Nah man, get the first team ticking before the season starts. Take risks and learn what our players are capable of in a low stakes environment.

 

[Manberg]

Is the kneeling thing going to carry on?

 

[Riou]

Mental match from 2000...


...how was that a red for Paddy, Liverpool player stamped on him ffs

 

[Ibadan]

Is the kneeling thing going to carry on?

I hope they'll give the performative activism a rest in the 20/2021 season

 

[Mo Britain]

Just seems like a potential injury fest.

Could of just delayed, awarded it as a draw or when we play Liverpool. With no gate receipts or tickets to give out the fixture has no point.

The tv rights will probably raise money for charity?

I think it's ok it is being played but maybe should have waited another 7/10 days, it's usually the week before the league starts.

If we win it, that's great. Winning is a habit and every trophy is good. If we lose, well we're not expected to win so that's not going to be a trauma. The only proviso is that even in a friendly we have to stop being beaten by 5 or 6 goals.

 

[MutableEarth]

Nah man, get the first team ticking before the season starts. Take risks and learn what our players are capable of in a low stakes environment.

They're barely into training, it's too early. I'd imagine it's gonna be a very stripped down team.