This is a special edition of Ask The Opposition where we've asked Arsenal fans on the caf some questions which they were happy to answer. Thanks to JSArsenal, Krovv, Mogget, THM, Admiral Akbar, RyRoc, JazzG, Archie Leach, maniak, Dika, AnotherAmeobi, peterstorey, alastair, Quincy Abeyie, The Purist, Simulacra, Baichung Bhutia, Donaldo, cesc's_mullet, WengersWingMan and golazogun for responding.
1. What do you make of Manchester United's appointment of Louis van Gaal, how do you think he has done so far this season and do you think he's the right manager for us?
Krovv: He's a good manager no doubt, but had a bad transfer window in my opinion. Yes, you got star players but couldn't you have kept Welbeck and spent the Falcao money on a solid CB? Probably. With the resources available at United, he will build a good team eventually, so I wouldn't be worried if I was a United fan.
RyRoc: I think you made the right decision to get rid of Moyes, that was pretty brave given how much Fergie had backed him and how long you gave Fergie. Van Gaal's a good manager - was he the best available imo no, do I think he will guide you back into the top four yes.
JazzG: Definitely a good choice to take over. It will take him time to implement his methods and change things but probably what the club needed after the mess Moyes made. I think he is the right manager because the club probably needed a shake up behind the scenes. For those who are used to success it will be hard to take but you should always plan long term. I don't know of a club that he has taken over and left in bad shape. If anything he usually doesn't finish the job and next guy has a great platform to push you on even further
AnotherAmeobi: The man who should have replaced Ferguson. Hasn't made a particularly great start but he's starting from ground zero after last season and the effect it had on the players. IMO he'll get you back competing again but more importantly he'll lay the foundations for future success.
Simulacra: I believe the appointment has been followed with the American glamour and pazazz, opposed to the Scottish asceticism and work ethic. 8/10 for the signings. The current injury crisis is reminiscent of Arsenal 2009-11 where we had a wealth of creative talent but due to injuries played with midfields of Nasri-Denilson-Diaby-Eboue. LvG has my sympathies. I do think he's the right manager, now that Mourinho is at Chelsea.
WengersWingMan: 1 of the greatest managers over the last 20 years. Mourinho last year would have probably been better, although Mourinho looks better for his stacked deck. I liked some of the football LVG has had you play, it's not his fault your defensively a shambles with injuries and poor defenders.
2. Wenger has received a fair bit of flak over the years from the Arsenal support. Seeing how United have fared post-Ferguson are you worried that something similar could happen to your club when Wenger does eventually leave?
JSArsenal: I would like to say that Wenger has a solid young base in place of Ramsey, Wilshere, Chamberlain, Gibbs, Koscielny so the same wouldn't happen to us but Sir Alex Ferguson left Moyes with Rooney, Welbeck, Rafael, Mata, Jones and De Gea and he still messed it up. I count United's situation last season down to a mixture of Moyes, Ferguson's departure and players massively underperforming. One day Wenger will go and the most important thing for us to do would be to appoint a manager with similar ethos. United played a certain style of football for 25 years and then Moyes tried to come in and change it all up, it won't work. Same with Wenger so we need to plan carefully for his departure and learn from United's mistakes to make sure they don't become our own.
Krovv: I love and respect Arsene for all that he's done for us, but his time is up. I don't want him sacked or to leave before he wants to. But we'd hoped that he'd help us kick on after the FA Cup win last season and that hasn't exactly gone according to plan so far. The problem isn't the players but the fact that the manager can't figure out a system to make them click. That, to me, is a sign of decline. It may sound harsh but I don't think we can win the league again with Wenger in charge. To answer the question, no. I don't think we'll face as big a crisis as United as long as we get a good manager in. At United, Ferguson set the bar so high that anyone would have had trouble maintaining those standards. Look at us, 3rd or 4th every year and regular CL 2nd round knockouts. Is it really that hard to top that as against a league title every other season? I don't think so.
Archie Leach: Yes I think a lot of the Arsene Out brigade don't realise what he brings to the club in terms of stability. It doesn't have to happen that way though when he does leave.
maniak: There's always that fear. I've never seen another manager at Arsenal so it's hard to think about a post-Wenger era. But the truth is now he's spending money and the team is showing the same problems as previous season. If he left I don't think we would risk a Moyes type appointment.
peterstorey: Absolutely, which is why I have been hoping there could be a transition arrangement eg Piksi (Dragan Stojković) having a role at the club before taking over.
The Purist: Not at all. The difference in quality between Arsenal's squad at the moment and the squad Fergie left United with is absolutely monumental. In fact, I think it's quite likely to be the complete opposite (our squad will likely improve under a new manager). Say, for instance, we brought in a quality manager like Bielsa, Klopp or (best case) Simeone; a new lease of life would be injected into our current world class players (Alexis, Ozil, Koscielny, Ramsey) and they would also buy the extra centre back and defensive midfielder we need to complete the team.
Baichung Bhutia: Defenitely worried about the post Wenger period. Wenger has been in control of almost everything at Arsenal, but I have come to admire the way Gazidis is operating. He seems to be planning a bit for the future, he has already talked regarding that. The only good thing is that we would have money to spend when a new manager comes in.
3. Who would you prefer to be the next Arsenal manager and why?
JSArsenal: This is actually the perfect follow up question, in an ideal world I would like a manager who would stick around for the long haul so that rules out Guardiola even though he would be perfect for our club. Probably Klopp as our ethos are similar to Dortmund's and he's said in the past that he admires Arsenal. I think his contract and Wenger's contract expire the same year so one can hope it happens.
THM: Klopp. Think he's tailor made for this club and will relish a challenge where he has serious money at his disposal ( not as much as the oil clubs and you of course, but enough to get the players he most likely wants)
Admiral Akbar: Pep Guardiola? You see so many sides gamble on the next great thing as the new manager and it not working out as well as they would wish for. Look at Liverpool. How many managerial gambles have they tried? Roy Evans. Souness. Rodgers. Hodgson. All on paper capable but in reality..........
AnotherAmeobi: Klopp, charismatic modern manager who wont accept passengers and will do away with the possession for the sake of it bollocks.
alastair: Despite his troubles, I still think Jurgen Klopp is the front runner. I feel he’s stagnating a little at Dortmund and Arsenal would be a fabulous move for him. Most importantly for me, his attitude towards the game is superb. When I go to Arsenal games, what I ask for first is the intention to entertain and to demonstrate some kind of joy for the game, which is why I’ve always been against successful but more conservative managers. I pay £1,200 for a season ticket; I don’t want to go and watch us win 1-0 playing on the counter attack against Burnley.
WengersWingMan: Klopp for his possession and pressing style game that would suit us and his ability to get the best out of players. Or a decent Ajax schooled manager. Bergkamp would be good but he says he won't manage as he can't fly.
golazogun: My top two choices for arsenal manager now are Carlo Ancellotti and Pep Guardiola(likely off to united after this bayern stint). The style of football they bring , the calibre of players they can recruit , and they're pedigree not on just the domestic stage but the european stage can lift us. Five European Cups between the two , probably another one this year if bayern/real win. I have had dreams of them winning us our first european trophy. (gave up on arsene doing it a long time ago sadly)
4. Fabregas. Yes, you had a lot of midfielders already and there were other areas that needed strengthening but would you have wanted to see him return to your club in the summer and what do you make of how he has done on his return to England?
THM: Loved Cesc, still do in many ways and I'm glad to see him do well. Had no doubts personally that he'd slot back into this league due to the type of player he is, would have loved him back but its time for us to move on.
Admiral Akbar: Bad error not signing him. Fabregas over Arteta every single day of the week. Hell I'd make up another four days just to have fabregas in the team eleven days a week over Arteta
RyRoc: Would of happily seen Fabregas come back to the club. However understood why he didn't but can't understand how we didn't sign a DMC - unforgivable! Not suprised how he's doing, he was magnificent for us and think he really suits the premiership.
JazzG: He's been fantastic at Chelsea, for me their best player. Not entirely surprising because we already knew how good a player he was. Barca couldn't get the best out of him and that is their loss. As for him coming back, no I definitely didn't want him back. Firstly the guy left us and wanted to move on to better things, he gave us 8 good years and I've got no problem with that. Now his dream turned sour we shouldn't be bending over backwards to take him back. Secondly and most importantly we didn't need him. What we needed was a top class DM not another attacking midfield player. Also as Wenger has alluded to, I think he had no desire to come back. Wenger says the deal to Chelsea was done before he knew anything so I don't even think he wanted to come back. More chance of success at Chelsea and probably more money.
The Purist: Of course I'd rather we had him. I'd also rather he signed for anyone in England but Chelsea and particularly Mourinho but that's what happens when we reject him for no apparent reason. I've been a little disappointed in him so far as I know he is much better than he's showing but he has still been a revelation at Chelsea as was to be expected.
cesc’s_mullet: Of course. Imagine this, a proven WC creative midfielder, who knows the league, has a point to prove, loves the (your) club and actually wanted to return? For a bargain price?
Naaah, that's simply too good to be true. And it was.
I was already confident the Chavs would win the league but when they signed Fabregas it became a question of by how much? He's proven his class and will tear this league up for years to come, unfortunately.
Having said that I do understand the club's position on the deal. I just don't agree with it.
WengersWingMan: I cry myself into my pillow every night. It would have been the prodigal son, disloyal but I would happily sell off the loyal sons to make way for him. It's not the way Arsene does business. Arguably our best ever player.
5. Welbeck. How happy are you to have signed him, do you think he can keep his place in the team for the long term and how do you think he has done for you so far?
JSArsenal: I'm okay with the Welbeck signing, my only worry is that if he doesn't become an elite striker and since Giroud is rumoured to have signed a new contract, we could be stuck with those two as our main strike force for the foreseeable future. There is a great player in there but I think his level is as back up to a Rooney or RVP (the class of striker we really need). The position is his to keep for the long term unless Wenger unearths another gem and he's done okay so far.
Krovv: Welbeck is a fantastic signing. He's one of our two most hard working players along with Alexis. I love that about Arsenal players. You can fault him for scuffing chances at times, but never for not trying. And he's selfless enough to set up other players too. His assist for Alexis in the Swansea game was excellent.
RyRoc: Was happy to sign Welbz especially on deadline day. Always rated him even tho I would of aimed for a higher target in the summer.Think he could be a starter for many years.
maniak: We were desperate in the final day of the transfer window so of course I was happy, at least we have a striker. Although he's different from Giroud I think they are probably at the same level and neither are top class, something we should be looking for. Keeping his spot long term will depend of his scoring stats, he needs to score more or I fear he will me moved to a wider position once Giroud is fit and enter a rotation system.
AnotherAmeobi: Very happy with him, Links well with Sanchez and will give you everything. It's too early to tell where he'll end up in the side but my gut feeling is he'll eventually end up in the same situation he found himself at United if a world class finisher was brought in. That's no dig at his ability, it's just he has multiple strengths, doing the hard yards and defending are the ones i feel will decide his fate as a wide man.
cesc’s_mullet: I admit I like Welbeck a lot, I think he fits in well with our style. I'm very much looking forward to seeing Ozil play with Welbeck, Ox/Walcott and Sanchez I the side. Anyway back to Welbeck...
I think he can keep his position and I'd like him to if only because of his pace. Both he and Giroud are great at linking up but only one can run in behind the defense. I think the fact he can also play wide will mean he will get lots of games.
6. How do you think both clubs did in the transfer window overall?
Mogget: We started off the summer brilliantly imo but then not signing any defensive cover ruined it. Overall quite an average window. I think United bought some good players (Falcao aside, who I thought was an unnecessary signing), although you overpaid for them. You still have weaknesses in your squad but I can see that signing another 3 or 4 players in the summer would have been far too much player turnover in too short a time.
maniak: I think both did well although neither got the player they really needed. Arsenal a DM and United a CB. Di Maria and Sanchez are world class and it's great to see them in the prem.
Dika: Both Clubs have signed tremendous players in Alexis and Di Maria and some good players in other departments but not enough, in our case we should have signed a defensive midfielder and a defender after both Sagna and Vermaelen were let go but playing Flamini as our defensive midfielder should be a crime (he costs us almost one goal per match) and Arteta's legs are long gone but i would have been fine with him being our back up andmonreal at Center back is a joke and if i were Rooney or RVP i'd be rubbing my hands in anticipation of playing against him. When it comes to United you had a similar window to ours and you needed to sign the same players as us in defense and a defensive midfielder, Blind is okay but i'm not convinced so far but he still has plenty of time to turn it around. Falcao i mentioned earlier that i don't think you need him because you already had 2 30 goal strikers and had a very good back up in Welbeck. So overall disappointing window after great promise.
peterstorey: Arsenal did very well for quality/price except for getting the Artetea replacement. Man Utd paid way over the odds for Di Maria and the Falcao loan, Herrera is average and Blind and Rojo poor quality IMO
The Purist: For our standards, we had a good window. Alexis Sanchez is a quality player and would be the most important player for any team in the Premier League such is his ability. Welbeck as above. Chambers is a great prospect with an air of confidence unlike anything I've seen before from a defensive 19 year old at the Arsenal (maybe even moreso than Tony Adams). Ospina is fantastic cover and could replace Szczesny when comes back from his injury. Debuchy is a quality stop-gap for the next few years but his injury has been a real shame. The affect of our window has been dampened as usual by Wenger wanting to leave us short in a few areas and we're likely to pay for that this weekend (no proper defensive midfielder, no centre back cover)
United brought in two quality players. In terms of money spent, your window was poor. If I was the United manager, I would have started with the defence and built outwards as opposed to Van Gaal's policy. When he took over you had Rooney/Van Persie/Mata. You can win the league with those players. Can you win the league with some of the players you have at the back in a team not managed by Fergie? Doubtful. The priority was wrong for United and Van Gaal should be taking the flak for that.
alastair: First, Arsenal. I would score us at 2/10. That’s not to say our signings were poor – in fact, all of them have shown their worth. Chambers was a particularly superb signing as was Sanchez. Our problem was what we didn’t buy. Letting Vermaelen leave and not adequately replacing him was criminal, especially when we knew about Koscielny’s problems. The failure to sign a DM has also cost us dearly, and it is a long-standing problem.
Consequently, our form has unsurprisingly been very poor and our record in games against quality opposition will continue to be sub-par. My personal view is that in any other industry, the manager would be sacked instantly for allowing such obvious flaws to be unresolved. Wenger lost a lot of support this summer for what was an absolutely ludicrous oversight. Having to play Chambers away at Besiktas and Everton as his 2nd and 3rd games at CB ever was a complete and utter disgrace for a side in our financial position.
Man United: Progress was finally made. Signings like Di Maria, Blind and Shaw will be seen as very astute in years to come, regardless of the price. I think some poor decisions were made to accompany them though. The signing of Falcao as a replacement for Welbeck is something that I saw as being relatively purposeless. I also don’t think Rojo is good enough at this level and Herrera is another signing that leaves me a bit cold at £28m. I was also surprised that the issue of proper competition for De Gea wasn’t resolved in the transfer window but it seems Valdes will now fill that role.
cesc’s_mullet: Hard to say as I'm delighted with the inclusions, but it really is a case of what should have been...
We went into the season with three CB's, with the third being a 19 year old RB with minimal first team experience. That's just criminal mismanagement as far as I am concerned, and I haven't started on the sheer neglect of the DM position. My blood boils just thinking about what could, and should, have been.
7. Where do you think both clubs will finish in the league this season?
Archie Leach: Arsenal 3rd, United 4th. I think it's all coming apart for Liverpool.
maniak: 3rd and 4th, I don't think we can compete with Chelsea and City yet and I see nobody behind who can catch us. Southampton is worrying me a bit though.
AnotherAmeobi: United 4th Arsenal 5th
The Purist: Arsenal will finish 3rd unless City epically collapse and we finish 2nd far adrift of Chelsea. United will finish 5th or 6th behind Chelsea, us, City, Southampton and Tot'num.
alastair: I would imagine we’d finish 3rd and 4th in either order. I genuinely feel it’s a question of who gets their players fit the most. Both sides have chronic problems with fitness management, and it’s a shame for the game on Saturday that about eight of the first team players won’t be on show. If the crises worsen, then we could both be in real trouble.
Simulacra: Arsenal third. United Fifth.
Baichung Bhutia: Apart from Chelsea, everyone else has been a bit crap, so difficult to predict the finishing positions. I would say Arsenal third and United fourth.
8. As little as a decade ago, Arsenal-United games were a fierce, tense affair but in recent years that intensity seems to have been lost. Why do you think this has been the case, and would you like to see these games be like they used to be?
JSArsenal: No more Vieira, no more Keane, our priorities changed from fighting for the title with United to trying to stay in the top 4. I don't think enough people understand how difficult the stadium move was for us, especially as we had no help from the city council. The intense rivalry will return when the two clubs are fighting it out for the premiership again but I don't think it will ever get that intense again as it used to be in the past because no rivalry nowadays is that intense and fierce. It had a lot to do with the personalities on the pitch and the managers less than amicable relationship at the time.
Archie Leach: You've had it over us for a decade but you also had an excellent team for most of that time. Last year though raises questions about how we go about playing you, we're a bit callow. I miss the (relative) old days but I think we're moving back towards that sort of thing.
Dika: That's the case because we haven't been fighting consistently for the title in the last 10 years or so instead we've been fighting for fourth while you have always fought for the title with the exception of last year obviously, Also Vieira and Keane are gone coupled with Wenger and Ferguson mellowing out with age and i would love for it to return which will only come when we are direct rivals for the title for at least 2 consecutive years i think but i doubt it'll ever reach that level again.
Quincy Abeyie: Because Arsenal wasn't a threat. You have come down to our level, so maybe it will be intense again.
alastair: Intensity comes from unpredictability. The reality is that United have been a better side than us for a long time, and quality ultimately comes through. No rivalry is exceptional if there is a discrepancy in quality between the two sides. The North London derby has become eminently more watchable since Spurs actually showed they could beat us. Rivals change as the years go by; Arsenal and United don’t have a natural rivalry – there was hostility based on the closeness in quality. When that eroded, the games became increasingly monotonous, especially at Old Trafford.
Simulacra: Those games were classics of the premiership. They are missed but instead of having a top two dominating, there is now up to seven top teams in the league that make a mouth watering clash nearly every weekend.
Donaldo: We've been consistently inferior to you for a number of years now. I believe our first XI is stronger than yours this season, though. Can't see the intensity coming back, too many teams now rival us for the top position.
9. You've probably seen the ITV documentary on Keane and Vieira. In it they chose their joint United-Arsenal XI. Who would make it into your personal Premier League era United/Arsenal XI?
JazzG: Schmeichel, Cole, Rio, Campbell, Neville, Vieira, Keane, Scholes, Pires, Ronaldo, Henry. I'd play a 4-3-3 and this is assuming the players at their peak rather than who has been better over a longer period of time.
Archie Leach: Van Der Sar, Dixon, Campbell, Ferdinand, Cole, Keane, Viera, Scholes, Ronaldo, Henry, Bergkamp.
peterstorey: Seaman
Neville Ferdinand Campbell Cole
Keane Vieira
Pires Bergkamp Giggs
Henry
Quincy Abeyie: I became an Arsenal supporter during the 06/07 season, my XI will only be based on what I've seen after that:
van der Saar
Sagna - Ferdinand - Vidic - Evra
Ramsey - Scholes
Sanchez - Fabregas - Ronaldo
van Persie
Donaldo: van der Sar
Lauren Campbell Vidic Cole
Keane Vieira
Pires Scholes Ronaldo
Henry
WengersWingMan: The whole PL era is very hard with so many players.....I'd go with:
...............Schmeichel
Keown.....Adams......Cole
........Vieira......Keane
Cr7........Fabregas.........Bale (although Dimaria may prove better)
............Henry
John Barnes over Bale if the PL started 2 or 3 seasons earlier. Maybe I should have Irwin over Cole, what do you think?
10. Your first Arsenal-United memory, your favourite memory and your least favourite?
Mogget: Wiltord scoring at OT is the earliest one I can remember. I was fairly young during most of the intense rivalry. My favourite would probably be the 05 FA cup final. Winning on penalties after being second best the whole match was great. The least favourite is the 8-2.
THM: Getting an Ian Wright shirt back at school, pretending to be Ian Wright, singing the Ian Wright song...least favourite was probably the Champions league final. So close to the holy grail yet so far.
Admiral Akbar: Favourite memory was beingin the champions section of old Trafford in 2002 and vieras last kick in cup final. For off with a Man Utd supporting chick on the way home from Cardiff that day too.
Least favourite was the 6-2 in the rumbelows cup. I lived in the north west so it was a long journey home. On a school night a well
maniak: First memory without google is 3-0 in the charity shield, in the late 90's. Favourite memory was the incident after RvN penalty because I am convinced it got us in the spirit to win the league and go on to become the invincibles and I saw the players act with real passion for the club
The worst memory is the obvious one...peterstorey: We (Eastham, Baker, Strong) beat Man Utd 4-2 at Highbury (Best, Law, Charlton) in the league. You won the league later.
Donaldo: The 3-1 with the glorious Barthez screwups. Favourite is the RvN penalty miss for pure comedy value. Least favourite is the CL semi loss.
cesc’s_mullet: First: Can't pick one TBH.
Favourite: 'Old Trafford - Champions section.' Closely followed by the FA Cup victory in '05.
Least: Rooney's dive and the abomination of a referee's display during the loss that broke the 49 game record. It was an absolute joke.
But TBH there are many many painful memories born of our games against United... *sigh*
golazogun: I'm fairly young , only 21 so I dont remember the old stuff. First memory would probably be thierry's turn and flick goal, winning the league at Old trafford and your least favourite probably getting throttled in the CL semi final. Two avoidable goals in gibbs slip and almunia letting in a freekick from that far out on that angle in the near post.
11. As you can see there are a lot of Arsenal fans on the caf, why do you think this is the case, what made you join here and what do you like and dislike about the caf?
Krovv: I joined only because of Arsenal fans on the Caf. I saw posts by peterstorey, Alastair and Grinner before joining. I think this forum is quite welcoming towards fans of other clubs and that's what I like. There isn't much to dislike except that this is the kind of forum where most people don't remember you unless you post in every thread all the time. Other forums have avatars and other elements that help people remember posters a bit better. I don't mind this, just saying because you asked.
Mogget: It's a really good forum in general. Leaving aside the United section where I don't post much, the rest of it is top, top quality. One of the very few forums I've been on that has so many opposition fans, and such a wide range too. I initially joined to troll about Moyes but decided against it as I liked it so much I didn't want to get banned. There's nothing I really dislike, the United bias is to be expected seeing as this is a United forum after all.
RyRoc: Joined because don't like any of the arsenal forums and that's probably why many other arsenal fans - the arsenal forums are honestly not very good!. 2bh the layout and set up of this forum is easily the best in the world - love how you can interact with other fans and talk about so many different issues, i know it's a united forum but in a way it's kind of like a football one. Can't say there's anything I really dislike apart from when a few posters try to belittle others
JazzG: In recent times I think it hasn't been as good as the past, seem to be many more wind up merchants now which gets a bit boring. I joined simply because it got a bit boring talking to Arsenal fans about the same things all the time. I like reading a different perspective and enjoyed having discussions on here. I think the general football forum has got a good mixture of opposition fans and really helped the site become so popular.
Archie Leach: Arsenal forums are all a bit shit, plus it's nice not to have to wade into multiple 500 page megathreads on every player. The Caf also has the best layout, best moderation, and enough members to develop a real character. Dislikes? Since you've been a bit shit the football forum has been tedious.
Quincy Abeyie: There's acceptance for other fans here. I don't see that many places. Also there's always activity here, always something to discuss. I joined here mostly because I wanted to talk about Arsenal. I probably won't ever get the chance. When I found out there was a promotion system, i lost the motivation to be honest. There's not few enough forums in the world for me to earn the right to speak.
alastair: Arsenal forums are full of hysterical people, even by football standards. There’s a gap in the market for a good one. All the Arsenal posters on the Caf are very good, although I don’t think they represent the general Arsenal match-going fan at the moment where there is much internal conflict.
I personally joined the Caf because of the good footballing debate and amusing posters. Sadly, many left and/or were banned before me but it still retains much of the old charm.
I grew to dislike the ever more regular attempts to shut down debate that stemmed from one moderator who barely posted anyway. He then subsequently banned me out of petty spite which was a shame. I won’t mention any names, but you can find him among the bulrushes.
Simulacra: An Arsenal forum is the most depressing place on the interwebs. Spoilt short sighted brats that have a sense of entitlement and blame Wenger for all the problems whiles recommending Brede Hangeland and Scott Parker as the answer. I like the range of opinions on the cafe and the blog like nature of posts.
12. Which XI would you like to see your team field against us?
THM: Szczesny, Chambers, Mert, Monreal, Gibbs, Arteta, Wilshere, Ox, Alexis, Podolski, Welbeck
Dika: Szczesny
Bellerin Mertesacker Chambers Gibbs
Ramsey Arteta
Ox Alexis Cazorla
Welbeck
alastair: As long as Flamini isn’t in it, I don’t care. I still haven’t worked out how a country that produced Voltaire, Pascal and Lévi-Strauss managed to churn him out as well.
Donaldo: Chesney
Bellerin Chambers Per Gibbs
Arteta Ramsey
Theo Alexis Ox
Welbeck
13. Final result?
Mogget: A draw although I'm half expecting a United win given the way this season has been going. I'll be very surprised if we win.
Dika: Final result i'll say 2-1 to us but i just know we'll find a way to lose this as that's been the trend against you lot for years now and even last year we couldn't beat your awful David Moyes lead side.
Baichung Bhutia: We lost to Moyes' United, so I dont have much hope. Maybe a draw.
cesc’s_mullet: 2-2, as I just can't see either side stopping the other from scoring.
golazogun: if shaw doesn't play i'll predict a 3-1 win for us. If he does then i'll predict a shit 1-1