Unsurprisingly he's injured, so Wenger has a bit of a tough decision to make.
Wilshere? Coquelin? Elneny?
Imo, we can't play any of them in midfield with Xhaka whilst playing a back 3. Ive been begging for a back 4 and midfield 3 for a while now, but if it has to be 2 in midfield, I'd like to see Coquelin and Wilshere.
I think they can strike up a good partnership. Risky, but I'm sick of seeing Xhaka struggle in this formation by now. Ideally, I'd like to see all 3 of them in midfield, but I can't see that happening.
CB will be an issue too, with Mustafi injured and Koscielny looking every bit his age, we might see a muddled central defence.
Browse:
Who replaces Ramsey?
comment by Seebs™© 🇵🇸🇦🇫🇹🇷 (U1410)
posted on 13/12/17
JUST DIE YOU CAANT
comment by Gunnerthru (U6675)
posted on 13/12/17
Not ready to go. Too young but thanks.
comment by Seebs™© 🇵🇸🇦🇫🇹🇷 (U1410)
posted on 13/12/17
OK so before you die, answer me this. Which one of Walker, B Silva, Mendy, Danilo or Douglas Luiz has really made the difference to City this year as opposed to last year?
comment by Gunnerthru (U6675)
posted on 13/12/17
Why do you bother what I think?
"Pointless poster."
comment by Seebs™© 🇵🇸🇦🇫🇹🇷 (U1410)
posted on 13/12/17
Typical Gúnter. Dodging the question. Done with this caant
comment by IAWT (U10012)
posted on 13/12/17
Ok, again devils advocate here. I know City only conceded 11 goals so far in the league (20 for us) but I don't think it is due to their well drilled defence.
I think their midfield is so talented that they hardly loss the ball.
What is the average possession they have during the game?
Compare that to us with the like of Sanchez, Ramsey and Xhaka lossing ball all over the park, then the picture is quite clear.
Btw, I'm not saying that our defence is as good as theirs before anyone suggest that. But if you can keep the ball, then surely you are less likely to concede.
comment by Seebs™© 🇵🇸🇦🇫🇹🇷 (U1410)
posted on 13/12/17
I know City only conceded 11 goals so far in the league (20 for us) but I don't think it is due to their well drilled defence.
I think their midfield is so talented that they hardly loss the ball.
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You're very right. But it's much more than possession football. It's what you do when you don't have the ball. You either get organised and close down the opposition to get the ball back and thus retain possession, or you panic and fall to pieces and look defensively vulnerable.
That's why the teams general organisation and discipline are so important. Much more than Individual quality of defenders. Why'd you think Fergie won the league with even the likes of Evans, Silvestre, Brown, etc? Because a well drilled team organise themselves without the ball as much as with the ball.
Pep made Barcelona what they are because a) He had Messi, Iniesta & Xavi and B) He made them the best team when they didn't have possession of the ball.
comment by Tu Meke (U3732)
posted on 13/12/17
Look at how much United have spent. They've still been nowhere near the league, it is not just about money.
comment by Seebs™© 🇵🇸🇦🇫🇹🇷 (U1410)
posted on 13/12/17
4-3-2-1 Halle-facking-lujah
comment by Tu Meke (U3732)
posted on 13/12/17
3 academy players starting tonight also. Hope they do us proud
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