FA Cup final preview

Discussion in 'Cups & Competitions' started by Under The Cosh, May 29, 2015.

  1. Under The Cosh

    Oct 14, 2014
    Toronto
    We published an FA Cup final preview piece this morning. Interested as to people's thoughts on where the game might be won or lost. Here's what our writer thought:

    http://underthecoshblog.com/2015/05/28/the-road-to-wembley-an-fa-cup-final-preview/

    "Arsenal must take advantage of Villa’s slow defenders. The talk amongst the fans is all about whether Walcott should start the game after his impressive performance in Arsenal’s league game against West Brom. And if so, where? On the right ahead of Ramsey, or up front instead of the misfiring Giroud? Villa’s defense have not been the most solid recently, as we saw them concede six to Southampton, after being ripped apart by pace. On the other hand, for all the pace they lack at the back, Villa have rapid options up front. Abgonlahor, Sinclair, and Weimann are all very quick. Add to them Benteke and Delph, and you have yourself a very capable counter-attacking team. This is where they can win the game. Soak up Arsenal’s pressure and frustrate them. Keep the score 0-0 for as long as possible. At this point, Arsenal players tend to lose their tactical shape and venture forward…especially the full-backs."
     

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