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it's very possible that Inter will get out of that second round slump even though they haven't so far proven much in the group stage

 

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Why are so many putting Roma to beat Arsenal? Arsenal are 5th in the league Roma 10th in the League.

Roma just dont do well in knock out competitions.

Juventus V Chelsea will be close.

Inter I would be suprised if they knock out Man United.

 

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I think Roma's 3-1 defeat of Chelsea has vastly distorted their true ability.
I dont see many game winners in their team, even Totti has rarely lit up this competition.

Their real chance is if Arsenal play too many young players like against Porto which was awful. They will have Eduardo back however.

Im still not convinced about Inter in Europe. Man United are vastly more experienced in how to win these ties. I think Inter will be very nervous.
If they go behind I can see a lot of Ego's capitulating.

Juventus Chelsea anything could happen.

However form in late Feburary could be very different for every team even Barcelona so we will see.

 

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Well Vucinic was the match winner that day, and when Aquilani returns he is a potential match winner with his rockets.

I think Arsenal will be happy to have drawn Roma though. Roma don't have much physical presence upfront, Totti won't have the pace to get away from his markers, plus the fullbacks are very slow which will play into Arsenal's hands. Should be a very entertaining game though - 2 of the better footballing sides in Europe.

Inter have the physicality to cope with playing an EPL side. They'll keep the defence tight, plus they don't have a totally inept manager. Adriano Ibra will be handful for any defence to deal with.

 

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Thats if Adriano is even still at the club or picked by Morinho.

 

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League standing is overated IMHO. It´s a cup and it matters more
in which form both teams will be in February.

 

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Arsenal love playing in Europe against free flowing footballing sides. The best way to beat Arsenal is to hustle and frustrate them and flood the midfield, they hate it and lose their heads. Any time teams actually try to play football against them i.e Real and AC Milan the last few years, they get taught a footballing lesson. Roma are ideal for Arsenal.

 

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The simple fact is Roma are a better overall side and in central midfield, which is Arsenal's major weakness, they are far superior.

 

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I think I remember people saying that last season when they played AC Milan, and their superior midfield got humiliated in their own backyard.

The simple fact is that Wengers rubbing his hands together after hearing that draw. I've got a feeling before they go to Rome they will have at least a 2 goal lead, probably more.

 

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Once again you blow something way out of proportion seeking attention.

 

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I doubt Roma will bendover backwards for them as you imply.

Milan didn't really try and play good football last season - they spent most of the tie sitting back and trying to soak up the pressure.

 

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Only until recently Roma were an awful side. At sea in the league losing to teams like CLuj. Come february Arsenal could easily be in strong shape.

Arsenal are lightweight in Midfield when it comes to closing down, but when it comes to attacking they can cut any team open.

Arsenals defence is not brilliant but I dont see a free scoring Roma to exploit it over 2 legs.

 

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I didn't say Roma would 'bendover backwards'. They'll attack, and that the point. That plays into Wengers style of play. A lot will obviously depend on form and injuries around the time, but if both teams are fit and playing to their potential Arsenal are the better attacking side.

 

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I think Roma have learnt their lesson from the games against Man Utd. Most likely, they'll be more cautious and try to hit them on the counter (just like they did against Chelsea).

 

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Roma aren't as 'free-flowing' as the were in the 4-2-3-1. Since they changed formation vs. Chelsea, they've been much more compact and as a result, unbeaten since. The midfield for this streak has been usually Perrotta-De Rossi-Brighi, with Baptista behind Totti and Vucinic (and Menez of late). That's essentially three ball-winning players (and of course De Rossi, who can do it all).

Just saying that Roma have the ability to clog the midfield if needed.

 

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Very good point. They changed to a diamond which means they now play an out and out striker in Vucinic, with Totti playing slightly deeper, and a much more compact midfield. I suspect that when Aquilani returns, he will take the place of Baptista.

 

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Totti maybe out for 2 months now so that can defiantly change everything

 

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I think Roma V Arsenal has been covered to death already. Can we move on to the other Anglo/Italian ties now?

 

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Out of the three Italian teams the only one i want to win is Roma because tthey play nice football and need the money, however i think think they will be the only one to lose, my prediction is Inter and Juventus will go through and Roma will go out.

Arsenal and Liverpool will go through probably.

 

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OTOH, Arsenal play better as underdogs. They'll be favorites against Roma which hasn't been a good role for them lately.

I would never put my money on Arsenal when they're favorites. They completely lack anything resembling leadership.

 

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That is the first accurate sensible post you hae made here in a long time, you're usually full of rubblish.

When i first joined i used to really think you knew your stuff aswell, how naive i was.

 

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Two great match ups if you ask me, man u would easily have beaten Roma, and I think Juve would have beaten Arsenal. Both games will be pretty exciting but I can see both English teams scrapping through with draws away and narrow wins at home.