PBP: Arsenal vs Manchester United (10/03/19)

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  1. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
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    Arsenal vs. Manchester United
    Emirates Stadium, London
    Sunday, March 10, 2019
    12:30 PM EST
    NBC


    ~

    “I want to live my life in such a way that when I get out of bed in the morning, the devil says, 'aw shit, he's up!'"
    Steve Maraboli

    The Red Devils come to Ashburton Grove with two teams a mere point apart in their fight for top 4, yet they come into the match with decidedly different mindsets after their respective mid-week trips to France for European competition. ManU is riding high under an interim manager named Gunnar, no less, whose every move seems to succeed as if he's made a deal with the devil. The actual Gunners, meanwhile, seem cursed by the devil of late, desperate to find a consistent and comprehensive display devoid of the asinine moments that have cost them points in their past 2 matches.

    Apart from the long-term injured only Torreira is listed as unavailable. (suspension)

    It's the Premier League's feature match of the weekend and one that will be televised globally. The lads will know what's at stake. Will they have the steel to take the game to United and claim the much needed home win? If they can show the discipline of last weekend's trip to S***s and at least some offensive savvy there is a decided chance.

    C'mon you Gunners!
     
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  2. Shen-O

    Shen-O Member+

    United States
    Jul 26, 2005
    Los Angeles
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    Finally a decent kick off time for us on the west

    Been going to Fox n Hounds recently, lots of Arsenal supporters...but the valley sucks, so back to the Kings Head for this match :p
     
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  3. MilesW

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    Aug 26, 2010
    Chicago, IL
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    United States
    Man U are in great form and Arsenal are in pretty hit or miss form, but it's at home so that's good. I really hope we don't get Mustafi in this.
     
  4. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
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    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    Arsenal FC
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    United States
    #4 NorthBank, Mar 9, 2019
    Last edited: Mar 9, 2019
    I agree with @GunnerJacket's sentiments, but most pundits seem to be predicting 1–1. Which would be a relatively disappointing/deflating result.

    Watching how well Alli is linking up with Kane after just minutes of being back together, makes me think that neither united or us are catching them.

    That said, come on Southampton!

    Edit: I take it all back about Spurs. Saints be praised!! :D
     
  5. Super Llama

    Super Llama Member+

    May 21, 2006
    Seattle
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Next two games will decide the season
     
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  6. casoccerdad47

    casoccerdad47 Member+

    Mar 31, 2006
    Win tomorrow and Arsenal should be odds on for a top 4 finish. It is Arsenal's last game against a top 6 team, while Unied still have to play City and Chelsea, Tottenham have to play City and Liverpool, and Chelsea have to play United and Liverpool.
     
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  7. NorthBank

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    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    Well, not "decide" as in final decision. But without doubt these are the two most important games of our season so far.

    And in this competition, the "Arsene Wenger Trophy" is surely up for grabs now!
     
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  8. Super Llama

    Super Llama Member+

    May 21, 2006
    Seattle
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    Yeah I was honestly surprised lookin at our fixtures, I was anticipating more difficult matches but we've gotten most of them out of the way. This season has flown by
     
  9. mebeSajid

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    Feb 16, 2009
    Atlanta, GA
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    ATL Represent!
     
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  10. GunnerJacket

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    Gainesville, GA
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    #10 GunnerJacket, Mar 9, 2019
    Last edited: Mar 9, 2019
    At the very least they'll set the tone for the team as we go down the stretch. Win and the team has both belief and something for which to play.

    Edit: Came back to check on thread. Reread my post. Realized I should've just said "yeah."

    I blame the rum. God I need a date.
     
  11. thebigman

    thebigman Member+

    May 25, 2006
    Birmingham
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    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    I hope we win but I think we lose this one on the break again and torreira is banned
     
  12. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

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    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    Not the best SNL sketch of all time, but it speaks to the amazing infiltration the EPL (and our humble club) has made into mainstream American culture!

     
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  13. NorthBank

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    #13 NorthBank, Mar 10, 2019
    Last edited: Mar 10, 2019
    Always keeping us on our toes, Emery goes with Laca & Auba combined! And AMN...

    Arsenal

    • 19 Leno
    • 5 Papastathopoulos
    • 6 Koscielny
    • 18 Monreal
    • 15 Maitland-Niles
    • 8 Ramsey
    • 34 Xhaka
    • 31 Kolasinac
    • 10 Özil
    • 9 Lacazette
    • 14 Aubameyang
    Substitutes
    • 1 Cech
    • 4 Elneny
    • 17 Iwobi
    • 20 Mustafi
    • 22 D Suárez
    • 29 Guendouzi
    • 49 Nketiah
    Edit: In my haste, I didn't notice Ozil in there too. AND he's playing with Ramsey at the same time!! Wow, this Emery guy is full of surprising partnerships... just hope they pay off.
     
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  14. GunnerJacket

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    Was about to post that. Both Ramsey and Ozil, too. Given Torreira's absence I like the lineup.

    No Mustafi, which is good.
     
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  15. ArsenalJake

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    Feb 11, 2013
    Charlotte
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    United States
    Love the lineup, I'm feeling good. COYG!!
     
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  16. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

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    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    United States
    Yeah it seems to have been made based a lot on form & trust. E.g. Mustafi & Guendouzi are dropped. Hope the 3-4-3(?) and the chemistry works!!

    Edit: Rotation & injuries surely factored in too (e.g. Mustafi's knock on Thurs?)
     
  17. Deep Wilcox

    Deep Wilcox BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 5, 2007
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    How that did not go in for MU I do not know.
     
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  18. ArsenalMetro

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    Aug 5, 2008
    Chicago, IL
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    WOOOOOOO
     
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  19. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

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    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    WHOA!!!! Granit Xhaka comes full circle from his joining Arsenal and whacks a goal in from 25 yds!!!
     
  20. ArsenalMetro

    ArsenalMetro Member+

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    Aug 5, 2008
    Chicago, IL
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    Arsenal FC
    I assumed that took a deflection. Awful from De Gea.
     
  21. Jamooky

    Jamooky Member+

    Mar 24, 2006
    Cleveland, OH USA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
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    United States
    da fuh?
     
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  22. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
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    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
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    It's very windy day in the UK. I wonder if that contributed to the extreme swerve he got on that shot? Maybe he knew that when he hit it?

    Who cares... brilliant opening goal. So COME ON... go for TWO NOW!
     
  23. mebeSajid

    mebeSajid Member+

    Feb 16, 2009
    Atlanta, GA
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    Arsenal FC
    Xhaka, when the net bulged.
     
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  24. ArsenalMetro

    ArsenalMetro Member+

    United States
    Aug 5, 2008
    Chicago, IL
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    Arsenal FC
    2 posts already for United. This game is wild.
     
  25. Deep Wilcox

    Deep Wilcox BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 5, 2007
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
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    United States
    Another post for MU.... sheesh
     

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