View Full Version : Man City vs. Arsenal [R] Pre/dur/Post Match
Catfish
02 May 2006, 08:40 AM
Wow, this fixture snuck up on me. I know that SAFC were a much easier opponent, but thinking that our beloved Gunners are going to waltz into The City of Manchester Stadium and take all 3 pts without out a fight from The Citizens...you must be joking. MCFC are very inconsistent, but they can be effective on occassion.
Maybe Cole gets the nod in this match, but I'm not holding my breath?
Arsenal still need Sp*rs to stumble with a loss or mathematically 4th place is impossible.
My prediction: I think Arsenal will be level 1-1 at HT and find a way to win in the 2nd half...2-1 to THE ARSENAL!
Go on Gunners!
Detlef
02 May 2006, 08:59 AM
I'm with Catfish. Given Citeh's poor form lately, Stuart Pearce is going to make sure Citeh play hard in this fixture.
RobC
02 May 2006, 09:07 AM
I agree with Catfish on the scoreline.....However something of interest is that only Arsenal have something to play for in this match.
michaec
02 May 2006, 09:14 AM
With Man City having nothing to play for, I'm going with 2-0 to us. I'd expect Clichy to start again and Cole to maybe get a half with a view to playing the full game against Wigan on Sunday.
surfcam
02 May 2006, 09:19 AM
With Man City having nothing to play for, I'm going with 2-0 to us. I'd expect Clichy to start again and Cole to maybe get a half with a view to playing the full game against Wigan on Sunday.
2-0 to the Arsenal sounds about right. Gilberto back in the middle this match or is Flamini recovered and in the rotation?
And Catfish, Sp*rz need to either a draw or loss (not just a loss) for the Arsenal to be able to overtake 4th.
phishy
02 May 2006, 09:55 AM
at least lauren isn't in the first team to bang one in our net.
Catfish
02 May 2006, 10:12 AM
And Catfish, Sp*rz need to either a draw or loss (not just a loss) for the Arsenal to be able to overtake 4th.
Ah, thanks for the info. I had a gut feeling that was the case, just wasn't certain.
Anyway, here's to Sp*rs losing anytime.
Lard Lad
02 May 2006, 10:38 AM
I like 2-1 to the Arsenal, didn't look super sharp vs. Sunderland.
Just avoid injuries and get the 3 points. We got one necessary win, now we need 3 more.
Come on Arsenal (and W. Ham!)
As an aside, does anyone else think it's ironic that a local derby rival controls (to a certain extent) the fate of it's two nearest neighbors? Who has a bigger rivalry with the Hammers, us or Spuds, or is about the same. Maybe this is another thread all together.
Cheers,
Bluto11
02 May 2006, 10:47 AM
Lancashire is like kryptonite to the Arsenal. god i hope they win.
gunner0007
02 May 2006, 11:31 AM
Are the hammers playing at white hart lane?
Detlef
02 May 2006, 11:47 AM
Are the hammers playing at white hart lane? No, it's at Upton Park. I presume West Ham is gonna rest some people.
tmaker
02 May 2006, 12:19 PM
No, it's at Upton Park. I presume West Ham is gonna rest some people.
I'm sure you're right. I suspect we'll see a very gutless West Ham team against Sp*rs. However...it is their last home match, is it not? So maybe...they can put in the performance against Sp*rs that they did against the Arsenal...twice this year. :eek:
Catfish
02 May 2006, 01:43 PM
Who has a bigger rivalry with the Hammers, us or Spuds, or is about the same.
I would say Sp*rs, but West Ham detests Millwall and Chelsea.
NSadhu
02 May 2006, 01:45 PM
I'm sure you're right. I suspect we'll see a very gutless West Ham team against Sp*rs. However...it is their last home match, is it not? So maybe...they can put in the performance against Sp*rs that they did against the Arsenal...twice this year. :eek:
Earlier I thought if Teddy played he wouldn't want to score against his old team, but then I remembered that Bobby Zamora was also a Sp*r and didn't enjoy his time there. He's going to be up for it since he could very well start the FA Cup final if he turns in a good performance, especially with Ashton touch and go.
Catfish
02 May 2006, 01:45 PM
No, it's at Upton Park.
I hope The Hammers faithful are out of their minds for this London Derby and crush THFC. I still think Upton Park has one of THE best atmospheres in all of England.
KevTheGooner
02 May 2006, 04:58 PM
Lancashire is like kryptonite to the Arsenal. god i hope they win.
I'm with ya. This is our bogey match in the run up. Losing Diaby for this really bites.
Catfish
02 May 2006, 05:40 PM
Losing Diaby for this really bites.
Chin up, some rogue Citizens supporter may be lurking. Diaby is young, he will bounce back. Look at Pires after a career ending injury.
surfcam
02 May 2006, 05:53 PM
Chin up, some rogue Citizens supporter may be lurking. Diaby is young, he will bounce back. Look at Pires after a career ending injury.
Diaby is going to run like a duck when he heals?;)
Rick B
02 May 2006, 06:59 PM
I'm afraid with minds on our last game at Highbury and the CL Final, we will be making hard wrk of this game. I'm with Catfish for his usual 2-1 score line. Although I have a feeling it will be last minute.
Last away game (home for Judy) that we have to go to this season. Thankfully next season holds two less Brummie trips and a trip to Reading which is just round the corner. Sorry Judy, but I really hope Watford make it through the play offs!!!
49unbeaten
02 May 2006, 08:56 PM
I dont know but I have a decent feeling about this one....A better one than I would normally have. I think it will be 1-0 to the arsenal but city wont really be in the match...