Yorkshire Saint Posted 1 February, 2016 Share Posted 1 February, 2016 Ronald looks like he has taken a punch in the videos.... Trouble in camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 1 February, 2016 Share Posted 1 February, 2016 Think we're aiming for "The Library", or we went to the "Twelve Pins" last year which is a nice pub....got the day off tomorrow so will be up there a bit earlier than expected! Should be a good game...would go: Forster Cedric VVD Fonte Bertrand Targett Mane Wanyama Clasie Tadic Long Austin to be the match winner for the second week in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 I really want to see Austin and Long upfront to start. I think they can be a top tandem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 I really want to see Austin and Long upfront to start. I think they can be a top tandem. Agreed. Mane should be dropped IMO. He's performed well but not had any end product in recent games, unlike all of our other attacking players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 I see (not surprisingly) none of the pundits are giving us much chance I have to admit to being quietly confident of coming away with something from this game. Bit of Lawro from the BBC If they are going to win the Premier League, they have to deal with teams like Southampton and despatch them at home. Southampton have been playing three at the back of late, and looking very comfortable, and Ronald Koeman's new formation has also seen them do well with two up front. But if they play with two strikers at the Emirates Stadium, I only see one outcome. Arsenal to win, and make up for their no-show in their 4-0 defeat at St Mary's on Boxing Day. Lawro's prediction: 2-0. Bit of Merson on sky This is a difficult game for Arsenal. Southampton have really turned a corner. They had a bit of a dodgy patch but they've got a run going. They're not letting in too many goals and are very hard to beat making this one a potential banana skin for Arsenal. Having Alexis Sanchez back is a real boost for the Gunners and I also think the fact Per Mertesacker is suspended is a bonus too, because we all saw what Shane Long did to him in the reverse fixture on Boxing Day. That's the way Southampton would have tried to play again, hitting long balls over the top of Mertesacker for Long to chase. Still, it's a difficult game for the Gunners but one they will win because of the return of Sanchez. He will score the first goal for me in what will be a 3-1 home win. PAUL PREDICTS: 3-1 Bit of Michael Owen Arsenal v Southampton Gunners’ boss Arsene Wenger has gone head-to-head with Ronald Koeman on ten previous occasions as Arsenal manager but has only come out on top twice. Saints have won their last three without conceding a goal whilst the Gunners have not been at their best but this is a game they must win if they are to mount a realistic title challenge. Michael’s recommendation: Arsenal to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Suprised anyone would suggest dropping Mane. He is our best attacker and is ideally suited to exploiting the space Arsenal give you because of their attacking style. Austin had a good impact against Utd but don't change what has been working really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Suprised anyone would suggest dropping Mane. He is our best attacker and is ideally suited to exploiting the space Arsenal give you because of their attacking style. Austin had a good impact against Utd but don't change what has been working really well. Read somewhere RK has hinted Austin might start but I'd agree with keepinghim on the bench for impact. Long and Mané should be an effective pair behind Arsenal's sluggish defence. Only question for me is Tadic or JWP. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Reckon it will be JWP but that advanced midfield position would be my no 1 aim to improve in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Reckon it will be JWP but that advanced midfield position would be my no 1 aim to improve in the summer. Davis is good there linking play but doesn't score enough. JWP the same in spades. Tadic may score more and find the key pass, but general workrate and link play not quite there. Mané should be exciting in that position, but in his current frame of mind won't provide anything for team mates. So if we could play three or four of them in a 13 man team, could work well. ? Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Davis is good there linking play but doesn't score enough. JWP the same in spades. Tadic may score more and find the key pass, but general workrate and link play not quite there. Mané should be exciting in that position, but in his current frame of mind won't provide anything for team mates. So if we could play three or four of them in a 13 man team, could work well. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Should be tadic, jwp is not good in the advanced midfield position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Suprised anyone would suggest dropping Mane. He is our best attacker and is ideally suited to exploiting the space Arsenal give you because of their attacking style. Austin had a good impact against Utd but don't change what has been working really well. I'm with you St Charlie - Mane might not be finding the back of the net but the rest of his running, passing game is in good shape. Some of the goals he's missed scoring most others would not have got themselves into the position to score in the first place; the sublime touch and miscued left foot against Man U comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Should be tadic, jwp is not good in the advanced midfield position. Tadic is better out wide though never seems to be that good in the hole. A good attacking midfielder has to be on the summer shopping list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Only just realised the £15 return train tickets are advanced only which is a **** cos it puts the ticket price from £15 to £41, any way around this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Only just realised the £15 return train tickets are advanced only which is a **** cos it puts the ticket price from £15 to £41, any way around this? Time travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 would be very surprised if Austin starts. Not match fit, surely? But could come on with 20 to go I reckon. Keep it tight, subdue the crowd, and then steal it. Would take a 1-1 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Only just realised the £15 return train tickets are advanced only which is a **** cos it puts the ticket price from £15 to £41, any way around this? Buy a Network Card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 would be very surprised if Austin starts. Not match fit, surely? Koeman said in yesterday's pre-match press conference that it's a possibility he could start. So, he's "match fit" enough to start. Whether that means he's fit enough to last 90 minutes is up for debate I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Only just realised the £15 return train tickets are advanced only which is a **** cos it puts the ticket price from £15 to £41, any way around this? Buy your ticket with 2 or more other people and get 1/3 off the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Merson talking about Mertesacker being suspended- I thought that he was back for this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Merson talking about Mertesacker being suspended- I thought that he was back for this one? He wasn't in the squad for their cup game against Burnley so I assume he served his suspension then, so he should (hopefully) be back for tonight. Wouldn't be the first time Merson didn't know what he was talking about, would it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSparky Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Merson talking about Mertesacker being suspended- I thought that he was back for this one? Just checked The FA OS and it shows that Arsenal currently have no one serving a first team suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Has Paul Merson ever though of joining the sports desk at Portsmouth News? #perfectmatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 I agree that Long and Mane are creating havoc and producing chances, but we need a finisher too. Thats why I'd like to see Austin out there at the same time. Ideally I'd like to see all three out there and see what happens. If it works it would be our strongest offensive set. Also I think Austin is more active than people think. They look at him like just a "fox in the box" type, but he can do lots more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Tadic is better out wide though never seems to be that good in the hole. A good attacking midfielder has to be on the summer shopping list.I would have completely agreed with you a month ago, but Tadic's last two goals have come from playing in a more central position. I will agree that he is excellent out wide though (on the left, of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonnick Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Preview available on: http://theitchenperspective.blogspot.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Koeman said in yesterday's pre-match press conference that it's a possibility he could start. So, he's "match fit" enough to start. Whether that means he's fit enough to last 90 minutes is up for debate I guess. That was in response to the interviewer asking ...if Austin "might" start? Ronald says " he might " which I read as meaning..." you don't think I'm stupid enough to tell Wenger my starting line-up 24 hours before the game - do you?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkSaint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 1-1 thriller. Outrageous officials decision denies us early goal. Charlie Austin with late equalizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 That was in response to the interviewer asking ...if Austin "might" start? Ronald says " he might " which I read as meaning..." you don't think I'm stupid enough to tell Wenger my starting line-up 24 hours before the game - do you?" Fair point, although Koeman is usually pretty straight-talking when it comes to questions about players' fitness and availability to start or otherwise. Indeed, when asked a similar question ahead of the Man Utd game I'm pretty sure he said that it was unlikely that Austin would be in the starting 11. I guess we'll find out one way or t'other in a couple of hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 I wonder if Pelle gets his starting place back!?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 I wonder if Pelle gets his starting place back!?!?!?! He should be well down the pecking order now Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Can't help but feel that we're overdue a classic Saints defensive c*ck-up. Let's hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 2 February, 2016 Author Share Posted 2 February, 2016 I wish Sanchez wasn't playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 I wish Sanchez wasn't playing. He won't be for very long when Victor crunches him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StratfordSaint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Any reliable streams for tonight please? My sportsmania sub has ended... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Once you've clicked away the commercials this usually works nicely: http://www.feed4u.tv/watch/1434307/2/Arsenal-vs-Southampton-FC.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 http://www.techandtuts.com/arsenal-vs-southampton-live/ http://antenasport.com/sportklub2.html http://livesoccer.do.am/live/stream21.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 I wonder if Pelle gets his starting place back!?!?!?! If not who are you going to slag off? You need someone to call shyte don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Edmonton Saint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 FFS Austin not even on the bench. That's my confidence evaporated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 FFS Austin not even on the bench. That's my confidence evaporated. Why? We beat them 4-0 without him, Fraser or Graziano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 And Targett doesn't deserve to be dropped either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Wanyama and Romeu together usually results in Romeu being subbed at HT. Decent lineup though. Hopefully Austin just has a knock. Shame Arsenal have left Mertesacker out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Where's Austin?? Why is Targett on the bench??? Bizarre team line up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 No Austin?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 No Austin???? Boooo! And why mess with it and drop Targett???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Mystifying Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 SAINTS: Forster; Cédric, Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand; Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Wanyama; Mané, Long, Tadić. BENCH: Stekelenburg, Martina, Yoshida, Targett, Clasie, Juanmi, Pellè. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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