Arsenal at Manchester City, October 17, 2020 (EPL)

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by ArsenalMetro, Oct 14, 2020.

  1. ArsenalMetro

    ArsenalMetro Member+

    United States
    Aug 5, 2008
    Chicago, IL
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    The international break is over, thank god.

    Our first match back is a trip to the Etihad to face a Manchester City team that has struggled this season. They're currently 14th in the league with a win, draw, and loss from their first 3 matches.

    Recent history in this head-to-head has not been kind to Arsenal - our last league win at the Etihad was a 2-0 in January 2015, on goals from Santi and Giroud. Manuel Pellegrini was in charge of City, and James Milner started at left wing. It's been a while, but no time like the present, eh?

    Kickoff in this one is at 12:30 PM Eastern on network NBC.

    COYG
     
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  2. ArsenalTexan3

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    KILL!!!
     
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  3. And_ROOS

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    Dec 30, 2006
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    Nketiah hattrick! Lets get the W!
     
  4. thebigman

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    May 25, 2006
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    Partey hatrick
     
  5. super gooner

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    As long as we don't go and play as if they're the invincibles, we have a chance. Show them too much respect and we're done.
     
  6. NorthBank

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    There is usually a bit of trepidation about going to play Pep and his mighty mites at their place.

    But that was a nice touch in your opening post to mention that they sit 14th :) while failing to mention that we site 4th.

    And I will always hold dearly this not-so-long-ago visit to their place, facing long odds...



    Sadly I'll have to miss this one live due to travel but...

    COYG!!!!
     
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  7. mebeSajid

    mebeSajid Member+

    Feb 16, 2009
    Atlanta, GA
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    City are probably the toughest matchup for us given the way they control the midfield.

    Probably going to end up missing this one any way - need to get some time with the family outside of the house.
     
  8. GunnerJacket

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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
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    KILL
     
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  9. Silva 5

    Silva 5 Member+

    Mar 10, 2006
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    Partey has played against Real and Barca. He's played champions league football and international football. He must play in this match.
     
  10. And_ROOS

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    Dec 30, 2006
    Melbourne, Aus
    i.e the Pool match
     
  11. Shen-O

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    KILL
     
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  12. GunnerJacket

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    Sep 18, 2003
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    Provided he's not gassed from international duty.
     
  13. NorthBank

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    Looks like we'll probably be without Tierney tomorrow b/c of Covid isolation.

    But Citeh will also be without DeBruyne for an even longer amount of time.

    If one imagines that as a sort of trade, then seemingly we come out ahead in that deal.

    And also if Partey were to play in MF tomorrow that could even sweeten the deal.
     
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  14. ArsenalMetro

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    I read the opposite about Tierney this morning. He didn't have close contact with the Covid+ player (Fraser?), and already had Covid, so Arsenal's pushing for an isolation exemption that they think they'll get.

    De Bruyne being out is fantastic news though.
     
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  15. And_ROOS

    And_ROOS Member+

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    Didn't think you would get immunity from it, especially since there are reports of people getting it twice.
     
  16. ArsenalMetro

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    There are like, 30 instances of reinfection out of 40 million confirmed cases, almost all in people with previously compromised immune systems. It's so statistically insignificant that it shouldn't be a policy consideration.
     
  17. Silva 5

    Silva 5 Member+

    Mar 10, 2006
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    In our last 9 prem matches vs city they have scored at least twice on every occasion. Feels like that will change today.
     
  18. CarlosKaiser

    CarlosKaiser Member+

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    Jul 30, 2018
    Kansas City
    No Partey today (at least to start)

    Looks like Auba is playing through the middle, though.

     
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  19. thebigman

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    May 25, 2006
    Birmingham
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    Disappointed partey isn’t starting

    I guess it’s the 343 with Willian lw and Pepe rw?
     
  20. GunnerJacket

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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
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    Was just about to post that.

    Glad Tierney is good to go.
     
  21. GunnerJacket

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    Sep 18, 2003
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    Need Holding to step it up today against Sterling. If the defense can keep it close I fancy the offense to nip 1 or maybe 2.
     
  22. NorthBank

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    #22 NorthBank, Oct 17, 2020
    Last edited: Oct 17, 2020
    I’m perfectly ok with that

    (Could make a pretty nice 4-2-3-1 out of those players too)

    Feel slightly nervous for Gabriel & Holding for a few different reasons.

    Now about to go radio silence because today’s a travel day for me. Will watch later on replay.

    Enjoy!
     
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  23. GunnerJacket

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    Sep 18, 2003
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    Would rather the team have worn their traditional red instead of the deep blue, today. But I'll take a point instead.
     
  24. GunnerJacket

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    Sep 18, 2003
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    Mahrez looking lively so far.
     
  25. GunnerJacket

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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
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    11' 0-0

    Ball mostly in Arsenal half so far but few real opportunities. Auba playing on left while Willian holds the center.
     

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