UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals

[Jasinho]

We don't have players unfortunately I have no doubt we'll try but we'll come short.

Merino upfront, Partey in midfield could be a game changer. It'll be down to us controlling the midfield and our attack to step up. Unfortunately our LW continues to be a farce, 2 years running now.

 

[djpeat]

I have faith in us with partey at 6 and merino at 9
Its the closest we are to a team that can compete
Shame on partey for that stupid yellow
He is the most vital member of our mid three

 

[Jasinho]

Terrible result for us. Now all the set piece lovers will tell us how that’s a winning formula

I hope Arteta didn't watch this game tonight

 

[Rasmi]

I hope Arteta didn't watch this game tonight

He probably did with Jover telling him see size matters boss

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Merino upfront, Partey in midfield could be a game changer. It'll be down to us controlling the midfield and our attack to step up. Unfortunately our LW continues to be a farce, 2 years running now.

I'm more worried about the fatigue than who gonna play we didn't look good physically after 60 minutes yesterday and we have to play majority of the players in weekend because we have like 14 first team players fit

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Inter really scored from thier 3 attempts on target today lol.

 

[Jasinho]

I'm more worried about the fatigue than who gonna play we didn't look good physically after 60 minutes yesterday and we have to play majority of the players in weekend because we have like 14 first team players fit

The weekend game is a tough question. Do we play our best team to try and give everyone some confidence with a win or do we rest everyone and hope some rest prevails. Id prefer to do the latter as we're unlikely to drop out of top5 and for all intents and purposes there's no difference between finishing 2nd and 5th as both get CL. Arteta will likely prefer the former though, perhaps even to test some tactics with the starters.

 

[RunTheTrap]

This CL semis round is a throwback to the mid-noughties before Pepification took place. It's less about systems and more about big personalities announcing themselves with game-breaking qualities. People attribute this to attacking players, but defensive players are just as likely to break games open with a big tackle or last ditch block. No one here would say Sergio Ramos or David Luiz were not big personalities because they were defenders. People laugh at our set piece proficiency but there is nothing braver than putting your head on a ball knowing you could get kicked or punched. Heading is 90% bravery and 10% skill, and the players who are proficient at scoring headers have big personalities.

Big Personalities for each club

Barca:
Yamal
Raphina
Lewandowski
Pedri
Balde
Cubarsi


Inter:
Thuram
Martinez
Barella
Dumfries
Hakan

PSG:
Dembele
Doue
Kvaradonna
Vitinha
Mendes
Hakimi
Neves

Arsenal:
Rice
Saka
MLS
Calafiori
Partey
Gabriel
Saliba
Nwaneri

Arteta need to get Nwaneri on the pitch against PSG in some capacity. He's been involved in all of our big scoring displays in both the league and CL. He has game-breaking qualities, despite his meek demeanour outside of football.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

The weekend game is a tough question. Do we play our best team to try and give everyone some confidence with a win or do we rest everyone and hope some rest prevails. Id prefer to do the latter as we're unlikely to drop out of top5 and for all intents and purposes there's no difference between finishing 2nd and 5th as both get CL. Arteta will likely prefer the former though, perhaps even to test some tactics with the starters.

We don't have other choices just to play majority of our team apart from white Zinchenko and Ethan so we'll likely only able to rest Saka Trossard/Martinelli Timber and MLS. Sterling shouldn't play it's make us play with 10 men.

 

[Goonger]

A bit of a surprising stat considering our lack of creativity.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

If we can get past PSG, we have a chance by defending properly. Barca/Inter was proper football though.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

A bit of a surprising stat considering our lack of creativity.

That been story of our season high xg but can't score.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

Terrible result for us. Now all the set piece lovers will tell us how that’s a winning formula

I looked at the stats and we have only scored one more goal from set pieces than joint second/third teams. We are also near the top from set piece goals conceded. Smoke and mirrors.

 

[Rasmi]

I looked at the stats and we have only scored one more goal from set pieces than joint second/third teams. We are also near the top from set piece goals conceded. Smoke and mirrors.

We been found out on set pieces. Also Gabriel and Havertz are our two best headerers or whatever you call people who like to head the ball for fun

 

[Sebastes]

A while back I suggested that I’d make the hypothetical trade of Yamal for both Saka and Nwaneri. I got ridiculed.

Well, I’m willing to double, triple and quadruple down on that take. He’s just that good. Injuries permitting the Messi vs Ronaldo debate will be comfortably put to bed by this lad in due time. There won’t even be any questions about it.

 

[Synical]

Merino upfront, Partey in midfield could be a game changer. It'll be down to us controlling the midfield and our attack to step up. Unfortunately our LW continues to be a farce, 2 years running now.

Yesterday gave us valuable information but PSG didn't learn anything about us because we will be playing completely differently. I back us

 

[Sulosky]

Yesterday gave us valuable information but PSG didn't learn anything about us because we will be playing completely differently. I back us

YES!! I loved that one. We will be stronger in the next game. I doubt PSG is.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Barca must be happy about away goals being gone. They aren't scoring three at the San Siro.

 

[Gooner Zig]

Barca and PSG are so stacked with forwards can we just have one please