Arsenal 1:2 Manchester United

The Law of Denis · Nov 22, 2014

How on earth are we lining up ??

------------- DDG
--------Smalling---McNair--Blackett
--Valencia--Carrick-Rooney-Fellaini---Shaw
---------RVP-------Di Maria

Mogget · Nov 22, 2014

I don't know why you're all so pessimistic. We're playing with Monreal at CB and it looks like we're playing 4141, which we've struggled with all season. It looks like it'll be a big United win.

Damien · Nov 22, 2014

DomesticTadpole said:
I thought LvG likes attacking play and we have Fellaini and Carrick in midfield.

We've got hardly any defenders available. Yeah, let's just attack and let Arsenal enjoy the counter.

)_( · Nov 22, 2014

I'm trying to keep faith eventhough we haven't actually performed at all away from home and we're now playing 3-5-2 and I don't agree with his line up but then again it is arsenal we're up against so it might even out.

Raoul · Nov 22, 2014

Can't wait for this. We will do well.

Sultan · Nov 22, 2014

Is Mata injured?

bosnian_red · Nov 22, 2014

vibe said:
Wish I had your positivity.

The 3-5-2 is just way too reliant on pacy players, which we lack, save for Di Maria.

And Di maria playing in his best position is the big plus we get with this, along with defensive solidity. We didn't have Di maria at the start, apart from vs burnley but he was hardly fit anyways and didnt have a midfielder next to him.

Sam · Nov 22, 2014

This is a massive massive test of Mcnair and Blackett's temperament.

KM · Nov 22, 2014

vibe said:
Feck off we've thrown the towel. We couldn't beat Swansea and Sunderland with the 3-5-2.

Arsenal are going to completely destroy us.

Jesus christ.

Sied · Nov 22, 2014

I've just realised we don't have a single defensive sub except for Lindegaard...

RonaldoVII · Nov 22, 2014

Mogget said:
Are you lining up with 10 men because you expect Fellaini to get sent off?

Previously would've claimed it's cos he's useless but no

RedSky · Nov 22, 2014

This is going to get messy! :lol:

Herrera · Nov 22, 2014

Woo 3-5-2, Van Gaal must like the way we've drawn with it in the past.

DJ Jeff · Nov 22, 2014

Yeah, positivity gone out the window for this one. Not a sleight on LVG because I'm not sure what we can do without Rafa, Blind, Falcao but still a really poor lineup and I'm expecting a comfortable Arsenal win.

ha_rooney · Nov 22, 2014

I wish we went back to the diamond. 3-5-2 doesn't suit us and this constant changing of formations isn't helping.

Would've preferred Herrera in there ahead of Fellaini.

SirAF · Nov 22, 2014

Sam said:
This is a massive massive test of Mcnair and Blackett's temperament.

They'll do us proud.

Freak · Nov 22, 2014

I have no issues with the 352. I do have an issue with us not starting either of Herrera and mata over fellaini.

Irrational. · Nov 22, 2014

On a positive note, at least ADM is back playing centrally.

Scarecrow · Nov 22, 2014

Interesting line-up. I hope it's Di Maria next to Van Persie, in the "Robben role". Let him run at Mertesacker and Monreal and they're finished.

felipe · Nov 22, 2014

vibe said:
Feck off we've thrown the towel. We couldn't beat Swansea and Sunderland with the 3-5-2.

Arsenal are going to completely destroy us.

This system usually works better against team that controls the game in terms of possession.

DWelbz19 · Nov 22, 2014

FromTheBench said:
Pretty much seems Stifle them and counter attack tactics.

Di Maria is key.

Little bit worried about the CB's.

I'd be more worried about the fact we're playing without a central midfield.

Sultan · Nov 22, 2014

Change Fellaini and Smalling for Herrera and Valencia, and give Valencia's spot to Mata or Adnan.

Magnus · Nov 22, 2014

Herrera should play but still excited. We will fecking win

Mrs Smoker · Nov 22, 2014

Man, we're going to completely destroy Arsenal.

Sam · Nov 22, 2014

Mogget said:
I don't know why you're all so pessimistic. We're playing with Monreal at CB and it looks like we're playing 4141, which we've struggled with all season. It looks like it'll be a big United win.

Have you seen our defense?

You'll score at least 3. I just hope we can match it at the other end.

Brwned · Nov 22, 2014

Sied said:
This could potentially be one high scoring game...

Is it confirmed Di Maria is playing behind the strikers? Plenty of people on twitter are talking like it's been his confirmed role.

It's the only place he could be playing if we're playing three at the back and for me that's the only real positive of this setup. If it allows Rooney, van Persie and Di Maria to play centrally while retaining some of that solidity then it's fine by me. The alternative is we're playing McNair or Smalling at right back and Valencia and Di Maria on the wings.

JohnDoe · Nov 22, 2014

Have a feeling this'll go either very well, or very badly.

Gatti33 · Nov 22, 2014

Is it just me or most vulnerable one out of that back 3 is smalling??!!

rio's upper lip · Nov 22, 2014

We'll ram these feckers up the backside, big time. We've all been waiting for that special performance. This is the one.

Sunny Jim · Nov 22, 2014

cant say i feel confident with this line up.

Zoo · Nov 22, 2014

LFC-Fans · Nov 22, 2014

Who in the begeesuz is McNair?
You guys really have been hit hard with injuries.

Smart money is obviously on Arsenal tonight, but I'm gonna say that it will be close.
3-2 Arsenal, I change my mind from a draw.

Chorley1974 · Nov 22, 2014

Disappointed that Herrera isn't getting a run out from start, however I think Fellaini helps our defence particularly on set pieces, and offers an aerial threat as well.

Raw · Nov 22, 2014

Really is a must win game, as things stand we're 9th (could even be 10th if Stoke pull their finger out and beat Burnley). Then you have Liverpool and Spurs not far behind with a game in hand.

Who would have thought Southampton, West Ham, Newcastle and Swansea would be in the top 6 at this stage :lol:

zzakzz17 · Nov 22, 2014

Chill guys, we can easily switch to 4 at back. We have enough players on pitch.

Nestori · Nov 22, 2014

Agh feeling so anxious!!

Having no Herrera is a bummer, as is seeing that we will play either 3-5-2 or Smalling at RB which, let's face it are neither really great options to have. I would love seeing Herrera in place of Fellaini, but who knows maybe the microphone can come with the goods again tonight?

villain · Nov 22, 2014

Positive from everyone once again

I'm looking forward to this

Damien · Nov 22, 2014

LFC-Fans said:
Who in the begeesuz is McNair?

One of the U21s, has played a few games this season and made a good block a few games ago I think. He's done well since being thrust into the first team.

Sam · Nov 22, 2014

Gatti33 said:
Is it just me or most vulnerable one out of that back 3 is smalling??!!

No, thats definatly Blackett.

Red Devil 26 · Nov 22, 2014

Very intrigued if Di Maria is given that Robben-espque free role.

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