Too Big to Go Down - The Other Teams Thread

[okocha1]

I'm neutral on this one. I think we can beat LeArse easier than ManU in the final but I want revenge for Moscow so it's a win-win situation for me :)

I do to but its Giggs I'm worried about. He always has looked their best threat against us every time we play them. He adds that bit of cleverness and play in between the lines that adds to their midfield approach because more often then not we dominate midfield against them and in open play their is nothing between us (regardless of those 3 SETPLAY goals we conceded this season).

I would love payback though. We are deeper than last season defensively which allows Essien to play in midfield and Malouda is a better player. Still memories of last year leaves a bad taste in my mouth. With of the post (3 times!!!) kept us from victory.

[sportscribe]

Almunia is really keeping Arsenal in this game.

[okocha1]

Almunia is an excellent shot stopper. We all knew that but I thought I'd state the obvious.

What happened to Toure, 3 seasons ago he was one of the best defenders in the World Football. Looks a shadow of that player. I know he's playing with Silvestre but even with Gallas he's looked poor. They need a 6ft + defender in their backline though.

[Andy Bennett]

Tevez goes in studs up on the keeper and claims a freekick.

[Clan]

Bullshit yellow on Tevez.

[okocha1]

Anderson playing the Essien role I see. Good covering by Nasri.

[okocha1]

No wonder Carrick looks so great for United and so poor for England. Look at the attackers and their movement. Constantly moving about. Smartly, mind you. We simply don't have that option. It was obvious enough yesterday when Malouda was the only outlet we had out wide.

[sportscribe]

United are defending so well as a unit. This is a game Arsenal could have really done with Arshavin.

[Robdog]

I'm neutral on this one. I think we can beat LeArse easier than ManU in the final but I want revenge for Moscow so it's a win-win situation for me :)

To me Le gooners are a wounded duck. They just don't realize that they are dead yet. They did enough (plus Villa's meltdown) to get 4th. They are just playing out the season as I am concerned. I can't take them seriously, w/ all of their injuries as of late in their defense. I am like you, I would relish a chance for The Blues to find redemption in Roma vs manure. Revenge would be sweet, especially if the Blues can get to Roma & Terry scores the winning goal!!!

[okocha1]

Well for my money Adebayor certainly isn't looking a good target man. Fast Kanu yes but he is no Drogba despite being taller.

Arse look absolutely tooth less. My goodness where is Eduardo and that other young left-footed forward.

Brilliant by Walcott, rush of blood. He should have kept going forward and try a shot or a cross.

[sportscribe]

Theo should have ran in with that one. You have the pace son.

[okocha1]

Adebayor being held off by O'Shea?

[okocha1]

Theo should have ran in with that one. You have the pace son.

Yep. He should have tried it on his own.

[sportscribe]

Well for my money Adebayor certainly isn't looking a good target man. Fast Kanu yes but he is no Drogba despite being taller.



Ade definitely plays better with a strike-partner. As for Arsenal, they are being made to look less-than-average by United. Walcott certainly looks to be their most threatening player. I can see Arsene going for a 4-4-2 with Theo up to give more support to Ade, probably moving Nasri out wide.

[okocha1]

My god I wonder how Anderson gets all this hype. He is quick and aggressive on the ball. The same can be said of Royston Drenthe.

[sportscribe]

My god I wonder how Anderson gets all this hype. He is quick and aggressive on the ball. The same can be said of Royston Drenthe.

His passing and scything runs. He is better than Nani for me in any case.

[okocha1]

Ade definitely plays better with a strike-partner. As for Arsenal, they are being made to look less-than-average by United. Walcott certainly looks to be their most threatening player. I can see Arsene going for a 4-4-2 with Theo up to give more support to Ade, probably moving Nasri out wide.

Yep they need Nasri to drag some players with him. Has never played in his preferred position at Arsenal and for me if he did he may even challenge Fabregas who just doesn't have the pace to attack and track back at the same time. Fabregas is best as a deep lying playmaker.

[okocha1]

His passing and scything runs. He is better than Nani for me in any case.

Scything runs? Yep I agree, great dribbler at pace Passing? Quite poor overall in his success rate. Looks even worse when he is played deeper and asked to play in a more defensive role. He is great in a less structured game that is more hustle and instinct than clever play. Closer to Royston Drenthe for me.

Nani for me has at least showed he has ability. Some great goals and ability on the ball and he can cross with both feet. His biggest problem is that he is a selfish tw*t, rather than his ability.

[okocha1]

Fletcher is really a good player. Just watching his movement and ball selection on the ball and his energy is great. Look at how much space Carrick and Co. have in midfield.

[sportscribe]

One of the worst Arsenal teams I've ever seen.