Leage Cup Semifinals - The Arsenal vs Chelsea [R]: Wednesday, January 24th 20:00 GMT

Wenger's defensive tactics at the Bridge worked, by and large. Even if it wasn't exactly jogo bonito.

Both teams come off convincing league wins, but still in the midst of a disappointing, underperforming season.

So what's it gonna be Weds? Careful, cagey semi-cup-tie? Or go all-in for goals? Like our scintillating match when we hosted them 3 weeks ago.

One thing seems pretty clear... he's gonna put out his strongest side.

 

Can you usually watch full replays of soccer games on espn3?

 

I won't be able to watch as DISH does not have access to ESPN 3, and I already got a virus while streaming Wolfsburg away to Hannover back in 2013, which lead me to become a Gooner, so I don't trust THOSE unofficial sites (such as FirstRowSports.eu anymore), any options?

 

Nobody has ESPN 3 on their televising, it's a computer channel.

 

Espn3 is their streaming service. It's legit. Shouldn't have to worry about any viruses.

It's perhaps the best quality streaming service offered by any of the big sports networks IMHO.
(Hope I didn't just jinx that!!)

I don't remember if it requires you to Be an espn subscriber via your TV provider.

 

Yes.

 

A few days ago, it was listed on espn deportes.

 

Mourinho Treble here we come!

 

Right you are! My guide shows it on Espn Deportes. I'll try the stream first but if problems, fallback can be tv en espanol.

 

As per Wenger's presser yesterday:
- Giroud & Welbeck are still out for this one.
- Ramsey & Nacho are iffy, with fitness tests today.

 

Please I hope that Ramsay and Nacho are a-go for this one, I would think after all the bullshit that has happened so far this season (including the earliest exit from an FA Cup in 22 years, Third Round Proper, 1996) that Arsene Wenger would put some serious thought into wanting to win this one!!! COYF'n'G!!!

C'mon guys who would YOU have as YOUR Starting XI, we know the final decision will be Arsene Wenger's and not ours but let's see some combinations guys!!!

 

Nice to see Monreal back. In a 3??

 

If that’s a back 3, who’s playing left wingback? Looks a 4-3-3 to me.

 

Yeah. Not sure I love the idea of Elneny playing over Maitland Niles in midfield, though.

 

Right you are. That's our "old reliable" back 4. But then why has Chelsea been so dangerous in the first 5 mins and had 1 disallowed goal already?! Yes, I know the answer.

Ugh, as I'm typing that Chelsea go 1-0 up. WTF. WAY. TOO. EASY. INDEED.

 

p.s. I was typing and missed the goal. Who in our midfield was most to blame?

 

So, this is shaping up to be as much of a shit show as the first leg.

 

Pinball equalizer. I'll take it.

 

Just the way Nacho drew it up.

 

Nacho's been our most lethal attacker of late. I'm pleased for him. But man our front line really needs to start producing!

 

Love the way Ozil just gave Hazard a yellow there.

 

Willian being forced off by injury. That's a big plus for us. And guess who replaces him? Barkley. I'll take that substitution.

 

Barkley comes on, dives, gets badly fouled by Wilshere, and badly fouls Koscielny all within about 3 minutes. Eventful!