Arsenal vs. FC Bayern Munich. Champions League Round of 16. 19 February 2013

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by Arsenalkid700, Feb 16, 2013.

  1. lamb

    lamb Member+

    Sep 3, 2004
    Larne, N.Ireland
    we play a changing mix of 433 and 4231
     
  2. Arsenalkid700

    Arsenalkid700 Member

    Aug 9, 2011
    New York City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Exactly what Lamb said.

    It really depends on how Walcott feels. If he wants to be a winger, then he is a winger. If striker, then he will move next to Giroud.
     
  3. lamb

    lamb Member+

    Sep 3, 2004
    Larne, N.Ireland
    btw. we've played bayern munich 4 times (that i know of).
    1w/1d/2l, scored 4, conceded 6.
     
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  4. lamb

    lamb Member+

    Sep 3, 2004
    Larne, N.Ireland
    some people see the exact same lineup in different ways too. cazorla is sometimes seen as one of the midfield 3 in 433, sometimes he is seen as ahead of the 2 in 4231. there are times we play noticeably biased to one or the other as well.
     
  5. Arsenalkid700

    Arsenalkid700 Member

    Aug 9, 2011
    New York City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    True but I was referring to the old jokes on Walcott and how sometimes he plays striker even when he should not be.
     
  6. ArsenalTexan3

    ArsenalTexan3 Member

    Arsenal
    Sep 24, 2002
    Jakarta
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I figured it was a typo so why not have some fun. Knowing our luck as of late, Gerv would get closed down where Neuer could have plenty of time to run to get a beer and bring it back to the pitch with him.
     
  7. Dhajj

    Dhajj Member+

    Nov 25, 2010
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Every game I have watched arsenal (which is many). Always liked arsenal..

    Gerv has sucked serious ass... I find myself pulling my hair out wondering how in gods green earth someone can miss a net so easily in such a consistent basis.

    Why haven't you guys got rid of him yet??

    I think carzola and Walcott are great players.. I think they are too good for the inconsistency in some fellow players around them.

    Girourd is hit and miss
    Gerv..... Enough said
    Poldi is ok, but he's not very technical, but does work hard..
    Wiltshire works very hard, have respect for him..

    You gotta remember as slow as dvb, merte is even slower.. If he is one on one with either robbery then it's not gonna be good..

    I think if arsenal has cheslki money things could be very different, unforunately that's football now..


    I like arsenal but on this matchup they have to be my enemy :)
     
  8. Arsenalkid700

    Arsenalkid700 Member

    Aug 9, 2011
    New York City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Probably one of those guys who in training will do better than Podolski or OX. That has to be the reason.
     
  9. Dhajj

    Dhajj Member+

    Nov 25, 2010
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    I think if you can keep a clean sheet you have much better odds in this series..

    However of you concede a goal early it could be a long night..
    I think it would be game over by the return leg.

    The key to your success is obviously 0 goals conceded and at least 1 home goal going into the return trip.
    Our key obviously would be to get a result at arsenal..,;)
     
  10. lamb

    lamb Member+

    Sep 3, 2004
    Larne, N.Ireland
    i think we'll be doing a lot of defending and if that turns out to be the case we will have a lot of space to counter. i think we will have a few very good opportunities to score, but can we prevent bayern munich scoring? i think that's what will decide the tie: "will our defence hold up?"
     
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  11. total_football

    total_football Member+

    Apr 2, 2002
    Chicago
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    It seems like counter attacks with quick flowing moves and lighting fast passes, are the only real way we can score. This methodical and mechanical possession crap is uncreative and generally leads us NOWHERE.
     
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  12. Scally

    Scally Member+

    Aug 29, 2006
    Rep. of Ireland
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    Bayern will have their homework done, unlike Arsenal they will have a plan and I expect them to stifle the majority of our counters. Besides Walcott is the only real option on the break and even then Cazorla hasnt proven to be the incisive through ball artist that we crave. If Cesc was running things I'd be a bit more optimistic.
     
  13. Arsenalkid700

    Arsenalkid700 Member

    Aug 9, 2011
    New York City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Podolski can be a threat as well when he is fully fit from the counter (ala West Ham).

    Meanwhile dont talk about Cesc. It reminds me of that through-ball to Nasri who then passed it to Arshavin in that game that I am sure we all remember.
     
  14. Raumdeuter

    Raumdeuter Member+

    Jan 14, 2009
    Texas
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    I dont think its all gloom It depends on the Arsenal that shows up I know Arsenal are capable of delivering on their good day though i hope Tuesday isnt one of them
     
  15. Lahmfan

    Lahmfan Member+

    Jun 3, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Neuer has bruised his finger and will be playing with 9 fingers for the coming game..

    and oh good luck ! may the best team (bayern) win :p
     
  16. Dhajj

    Dhajj Member+

    Nov 25, 2010
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Yah ^ no one even knew about it till recently..

    Apparently he was playing with 9 fingers for the Wolfsburg game..
    They made a special glove to tape 2 fingers together.
     
  17. gunner7

    gunner7 Member+

    Jul 27, 2008
    Sunshine California
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Gervinho will score a hattrick and everyone will sing his praises, Mark my words ;)
     
  18. antifan

    antifan Member+

    Aug 14, 2004
    The Scottie
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  19. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
    United States
    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    FYP. ;)
     
  20. Arsenalkid700

    Arsenalkid700 Member

    Aug 9, 2011
    New York City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I like it. To be honest I would like it if my Arsenal jacket said "Arsenal Stadium" or "Ashburton Grove" instead of "Emirates Stadium" so that people would not think that I am trying to promote Emirates Airlines.
     
  21. DIMITAR BERBATOV!

    Aug 2, 2010
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm not that scared of Bayern. They aren't any better than the teams we play in the league every year like City, Chelsea, and United. Dortmund were defending German champions last year when we played them in CL and they didn't give us too much trouble. The German league isn't the Prem.

    Unfortunately, our level has dropped a lot in the last two years. With RVP, Cesc, Song, and Nasri, we would beat these guys. With the current crop of jokers that we trot out there every week, we'll have to cross our fingers that they decide to show up. I can actually see us getting a win. I can also see us looking terrible. Given how bad we have been this season overall, I'm going to lean towards the latter.
     
  22. frednmethod

    frednmethod Member

    Jun 13, 2006
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I've never been more pessimistic ahead of a CL tie than I am now. I genuinely thought we could overcome Barcelona 2 and 3 years ago and Milan last year but I'd be super surprised and delighted if we get to advance to the QFs this year.
     
  23. Arsenalkid700

    Arsenalkid700 Member

    Aug 9, 2011
    New York City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    By that information we should expect to win this Round.
     
  24. total_football

    total_football Member+

    Apr 2, 2002
    Chicago
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Wenger loses his cool a bit at the presser:

     
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  25. Romfordray

    Romfordray Member+

    Oct 24, 2011
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oh yeah..because your team has a fantastic record of not choking right? Especially is small games like CL finals at home?
     
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