Henry should play, probably partner with Bergkamp since Reyes is under the weather. I would expect Vieira and Cole and Toure` to play as well from the Carling Cup semi. This fixture could be tricky. Wolves are playing well and players tend to not take games like this as seriously. Yes, they are professional but getting up for Wolves away is a lot harder than getting up for Man Utd or Chelsea. I'm hoping for a clean sheet and an opportunity to add to the goal differential over our rivals. When is Wiltord back? I suspect Parlour will start wide right since Freddie is out and Reyes is possibly out as well.
The fixture list just isn't outta control.. i say start Henry with Bergkamp/Reyes.. if we have a lead, sub Titi (best defense is a good offense?) Edu deserves a spot in the starting XI IMO~ i think we should dismantle this team, but then again, this is the premiership!!! Vieira, will you please show us why you are a dominant figure in the midfield? I really haven't seen it this year yet~~ maybe im being too harsh~ phishy~
Phishy, you are spot on. WOW! I'm so glad I wasn't the only one thinking this for most of the season. PV4 is usually a wrecking crew on defense and pushes the ball right down the opponents throat with reckless abandon with silky passes...."Will the real PV4 please report to the pitch!" That is all. My famous 2-0 prediction is back! Go Gunners!!!
As ManYoo demonstrated, despite Wolves position in the table, they have to be taken seriously. Maybe United losing to them will be good for us on that account as well as for the obvious reasons.
I was thinking the same thing, yossarian! I think we will open up and let the wolves know from the first whistle that we mean business. Also, didn't a wolves' striker talk smack about TH14 this week, saying something like he would make everyone forget TITI. hahahahaha!!! Thats all TH14 needs is motivation to score a hat trick! gp
In this game, I think Arsenal will beat Wolverhampton for the 2nd time this season. I want to see Jose Antonio Reyes redeem himself after last Tuesday's own goal score in Arsenal's League Cup semifinal match against Middlesbrough. Arsenal is favored (1.40) to win over Wolverhampton at www.sportsbetting.com. Any thoughts on how Jose Antonio Reyes could improve Arsenal's chances for the Premiership title?
Reyes offers another dimension to Arsenal, but I think his full impact won't be seen until next season, at the earliest.He does fit in rather nicely with Arsenal's current style. I wouldn't want to be a defender trying to cover Henry and Reyes, as they both can blow your doors off. OK, scoreagoal, confess: you work for sportsbetting.com, now, don't you? As for a prediction: One nil to the Arsenal
It would be the third time we have beaten them this season if we do win tomorrow. If you do work for a betting site I think you should get your facts straight. I reckon the team for this one pretty much picks itself with Ljungberg injured and Reyes ill. Lehmann Lauren-Toure-Campbell-Cole Parlour-Vieira-Gilberto-Pires Bergkamp-Henry I expect the lads to win comfortably tomorrow. I didn't see the Liverpool-Wolves game, but in the game Man Utd lost, they were all over Wolves. Wolves had two shots and scored one and strikers like Van Nistelrooy were missing from one yard! 0-3.
Just a reminder, that game will be shown same-day tape on FSW at noon EST. I think it's a 3-0 victory.
These are the crucial games in the race for the title. A likely rainy cold day in Wolverhampton against a relegation-challenged side... Arsenal have proven this year that even against these sides they need 2 goals to win. I don't rate Wolverhampton but I think they'll put in a solid effort. If Arsenal shows up to play, there is nothing Wolves can do to stop them...
On the FSW site, they have two different times listed: Sa, 7.30am - Wolves v Arsenal 02/07 12 PM (2 hrs) English Premier League Wolves v Arsenal (P) Which one would be more likely? Lisa
according to this article, reyes has been cleared to play against wolves http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=290617&cc=5901
just be sure to get proper pissed this evening~~ so reyes is in the team, any word on titi? bergkamp and reyes upfront.. hmmm...... surely i jest~~~
I don't think Reyes has to 'redeem' himself. The 'own goal' in my opinion was't that bad. Parnaby was always going to score that. What was missed in all this is that Reyes tracked back to his own box to help out on defense. Nothing but praise from me. As for Wolves, this is a match that we must win convincingly. Meaning, lotsa goals and a CLEAN SHEET. We've given up some unnecessary late goals when the game was over. Not good. Especially as this season could come down to goal diff.
So the lineup "itself" picks Gilberto over Edu? C'mon, Edu has been solid every time he's been on the pitch this season. IMHO, I say: Jens Lauren (he'll pick it up sooner or later)-KT-SC-Ash EDU-PV-Reyes (up front, in an attacking midfield role)-Bob Henry-Bergkamp I think Edu should be rewarded for his tenacity in the Man City hubub (especially since he got away with it from the FA!)
lisa,not sure where in chicago you are,but the match will be @ 11am at gingers,the best arsenal(and football)bar in the city.its on ashland & grace.see ya there. gary
kit choice? Anyone know if Arsenal will be wearing home or away kits for this match? I'm guessing home because Red/White is a greater contrast with Wolves' orange/black combo... anyone know for sure?
According to Eurosport's play-by-play: Lehmann, Lauren, Toure, Campbell, Cole, Edu, Silva, Vieira, Pires, Henry, Bergkamp... Subs: Reyes, Parlour, Cygan, Clichy, Stack WOLVES: Jones, Irwin, Craddock, Butler, Naylor, Miller, Cameron, Rae, Kennedy, Ganea, Cort... Subs: Oakes, Silas, Iversen, Gudjonsson, Clyde http://www.eurosport.com/home/pages/V3/L0/S22/E5801/live_Lng0_Spo22_Evt5801.shtml