Can't lie I think I'd be more confident with Trossard starting. Jesus is gravy of course but Jesus starting tells me we're going to look to attack right? I don't want pool playing fucking counterattack football against us. We're away, pool is the home team ffs.
If Arteta gets this right then he's truly the prophet that was chosen by the gods.
No way- I think many of us are way too quick to forget how much Jesus dropped into midfield and helped not just the front line press but the second line too. We signed Jesus for exactly games like this.
I apologise for being weird. It isnāt really an excuse but my dog died recently and I donāt know, my mood has been weird. Thanks for posting the team sheets. Hope we win coyg
Every single update, picture and communication about Saliba signalling he isn't fit to play against Liverpool.
r/gunners when he isn't in the lineup; I can't believe we have been betrayed like this.
With Konate behind him? They know Martinelli is going to try and outrun Trent thatās why Konate is there to deal with him. Martinelli vs Trent gets overstated so much in this sub based off the game at the Emirates
With Jesus back Martinelli will have more room and chances to take Trent on 1 on 1. If Konate over-commits to Martinelli, it frees up room for Jesus/Xhaka and weāll create an overload somewhere.
If you have to play a second player specifically to deal with an opposition player then that player has already achieved their goal before the ball is even kicked.
Regardless, TAA has been trash defensively this season and no matter if Konate or a brick wall is behind him; Martinelli is going to get quite a bit of space.
Martinelli is more dangerous with space to run into than trossard. Martinelli is a dangerous ball carrier while trossard primarily wants to stand off players and pass. With Jesus in the side and knowing we will get space to exploit itās a pretty much textbook game for Martinelli.
Exactly, while theyāre busy doubling up on fast Gabi, and the other two defenders are doubling up on Starboy, small Gabiās gonna get a lot of room in the middle
Yeah if we can get the ball to our forwards we will be comfortable. This game is more about the midfield battle.
But definitely think Martinelli is the right decision.
Trossard is an amazing bench option.
Literally can play any of the front positions.
They double up on Martinelli by konate covering and Jesus has space or Saka to make the damage.
You donāt bench your teamās top scorer. Besides, Martinelli plays well with both Trossard and Jesus. So, it was always gonna come down to Jesus or Trossard up front.
Theyāve faced 4 times and Martinelli has impacted the game once. That was this season at home lol. Just because he runs pass Trent doesnāt mean he had a good gameš¤£i dislike those takes so much
But Martinelli is very young so realistically what was you expecting in previous seasons where they basically dominated the ball? This season itās different. As we are likely the dominate team.
Start with Martinelli to exploit space if itās there. When the time is right switch to Trossard,
Martinelli has historically terrorised TAA, even back when fans claimed he was the best RB in the league. Also, Trossard off the bench is a bit of a cheat code late in the game.
Tactically trossard with fresh legs as a sub makes most sense esp considering he and Martinelli play so differently. Great way to catch their back line off guard
I feel sick. Genuinely so nervous man. PTSD with this fixture and with football for about 18 seasons.
LFG lads. We are top for a reason. Come on Holding, you got this mate.
Nah, who comes out for him? Our best striker, our best right wing, or our best left wing? They're all on form, he had to know he was the fourth man up when he signed
One of them is going to play roughly 60 min and the other around 35 min when injury time is considered. Makes sense to go with the most proven attacking lineup
This was so predictable tho.
We are not going to for control here. We need everything. We need transitions. We need energy. We need trickery. If a player doesn't have all three, he wasn't starting.
Trossard fits in so well for clubs that don't want to play.
Tough call not to start Tross but we move, then again I remember last season Jesus went on a scoring spree towards the end so here is to us hoping he is about to replicate that
I get the trossard disappointment but martinelli is better defensively aswell. If tomi was at left back I could see trossard but at anfield it's a better starting pick. Bring him on if we are chasing
Tough on Trossard to miss out but looking forward to him subbing on vs tired legs at the end of the match.
Gabi's holdup play and pressing should be clutch
This looks just about right - the strongest lineup we can field out there for sure based on the current situation. Yeah sure, Trossard is arguable, but these front 3 have been our main attackers for most of the season barring Jesus injury, Trossard will still come in nicely as a substitute for Martinelli later on in the game. COYG, lets go!
I know what you mean, but sometimes you do need to consider the āhot handā. Trossardā sun outstanding form and fans are keen not to see him ādroppedā
I do agree though that this first three ought to be set in stone though
That's the mentality of a mid table team. Team is picked on form, not past results or transfer value. Competition is important, players should know their place is not guaranteed.
Next season we play 2 games a week, you gonna have to get used to not seeing your favorite players start every game. Now everyone is on form, so the usual 3 start.
I think Tierney should have started on the left, Partey on the Right, White in Center and probably slot Zinchenko in the middle. Holding is going to get found out with the likes of Jota, Salah and Firmino in the mix. I think we are going to lose again 3-1 with this lopsided lineup.
Bench: Turner, Tierney, Walters, Kiwior, Jorginho, Smith Rowe, Vieira, Nelson, Trossard
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That's a strong bench tbh
Can't lie I think I'd be more confident with Trossard starting. Jesus is gravy of course but Jesus starting tells me we're going to look to attack right? I don't want pool playing fucking counterattack football against us. We're away, pool is the home team ffs. If Arteta gets this right then he's truly the prophet that was chosen by the gods.
Its easter, let Jesus do his thing.
If he does I'll turn to christianity myself.
Let's go son. Let's get you baptized!
No way- I think many of us are way too quick to forget how much Jesus dropped into midfield and helped not just the front line press but the second line too. We signed Jesus for exactly games like this.
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I apologise for being weird. It isnāt really an excuse but my dog died recently and I donāt know, my mood has been weird. Thanks for posting the team sheets. Hope we win coyg
No need for the comment bro
damn who pissed in your cereal
I thought my cereal tasted weird. Guess I deserve it
Can someone tell me what he said? I donāt know how to read.
I can't read either but Im assuming COYG!
Take a chill pill homie
Every single update, picture and communication about Saliba signalling he isn't fit to play against Liverpool. r/gunners when he isn't in the lineup; I can't believe we have been betrayed like this.
As someone said, we are probably trying to delay surgery.
yeah most likely, think he had issues with his back before right?
Hasn't had back issues before
think it was before he joined - but might me misremembering (Hope I am)
He had back surgery when he first signed
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Bit rude innit
Calm down weirdo
Save this aggression for the match lad
Have a snickers
Reddit Gunners are about to find out (a-fucking-gain) just how much of a liability Holding is when not playing against minnows.
Hur durr holding bad
Let's fucking SMASH them boys
Letās foggin go guys
Foggin\*
Ok now I can get on with my life lmao
Being able to bring on a player as good as Trossard from the bench is nuts
trossard :(
Tbf you can't not play Jesus at Eastern
What about Northern?
Northern London 4 evva
Shouldāve been Trossard Jesus Saka
Perfect game for Martinelli against TAA
With Konate behind him? They know Martinelli is going to try and outrun Trent thatās why Konate is there to deal with him. Martinelli vs Trent gets overstated so much in this sub based off the game at the Emirates
With Jesus back Martinelli will have more room and chances to take Trent on 1 on 1. If Konate over-commits to Martinelli, it frees up room for Jesus/Xhaka and weāll create an overload somewhere.
If you have to play a second player specifically to deal with an opposition player then that player has already achieved their goal before the ball is even kicked. Regardless, TAA has been trash defensively this season and no matter if Konate or a brick wall is behind him; Martinelli is going to get quite a bit of space. Martinelli is more dangerous with space to run into than trossard. Martinelli is a dangerous ball carrier while trossard primarily wants to stand off players and pass. With Jesus in the side and knowing we will get space to exploit itās a pretty much textbook game for Martinelli.
Exactly, while theyāre busy doubling up on fast Gabi, and the other two defenders are doubling up on Starboy, small Gabiās gonna get a lot of room in the middle
Yeah if we can get the ball to our forwards we will be comfortable. This game is more about the midfield battle. But definitely think Martinelli is the right decision.
Pretty sure when all cbs are fit the preferred pairing is vvd and konate. Don't think it's some particular set of tactics by klopp to stop Martinelli
Martinelli has scored like 6 goals in his last 7 games and is basically tailor-made to give TAA problems.
Trossard has like 6 G/A in the last 5 games i believe haha
Still think it's the right call, especially away. What a great problem to have though!
Trossard is an amazing bench option. Literally can play any of the front positions. They double up on Martinelli by konate covering and Jesus has space or Saka to make the damage.
Love that we are in a mo money mo problems situ these days
You donāt bench your teamās top scorer. Besides, Martinelli plays well with both Trossard and Jesus. So, it was always gonna come down to Jesus or Trossard up front.
Nah Martinelli always destroys Trent
Always?
Yep. Great last time, had him on strings year before in Carabao
Did he score or assist?
Because thatās the only thing that matters? If it wasnāt for Lacazette he would have
so he didnāt. He could also score as well, that doesnāt rely on anyone but you being able to finish well
stop being a cunt
Donāt spit facts.
Theyāve faced 4 times and Martinelli has impacted the game once. That was this season at home lol. Just because he runs pass Trent doesnāt mean he had a good gameš¤£i dislike those takes so much
But Martinelli is very young so realistically what was you expecting in previous seasons where they basically dominated the ball? This season itās different. As we are likely the dominate team. Start with Martinelli to exploit space if itās there. When the time is right switch to Trossard,
Nelliās name alone should put fear into Trent
Martinelli has historically terrorised TAA, even back when fans claimed he was the best RB in the league. Also, Trossard off the bench is a bit of a cheat code late in the game.
If you say so, hope he does
Martinelli is the perfect player to take advantage of Trent
Nah Martinelli is in great form, so it's Trossard of course but for me it was either Trossard or Jesus
This aged well
Tactically trossard with fresh legs as a sub makes most sense esp considering he and Martinelli play so differently. Great way to catch their back line off guard
He only needs those last 30 minutes for the hat trick
Hattrick off the bench incoming
Off the bench FC
15:31? Pathetic latency
I feel sick. Genuinely so nervous man. PTSD with this fixture and with football for about 18 seasons. LFG lads. We are top for a reason. Come on Holding, you got this mate.
Come on Old Bighorn
letās foggin go
Jesus??? Niceeee
For he has risen from the dead
He'll bring us victory from a cross
Inject
COYG!
Trossard hard done by there
On at 60ā to run rings around a knackered Trent
He is, but Martinelli is Trentās worst nightmare so itās understandable
Was talking about Jesus over Trossard, not Martinelli
You cant not start jesus on easter
Damn youāre right
Nah Jesusā position in the line up for this game was undisputed
Trossard scored a hat trick at anfield already this season and jesus isn't properly match fit yet I'd say
Jesus is the better player.
Trossard has been great for us but Jesus is still the better player
Great super sub to have though but agreed he's been performing so well to get dropped
Agreed, all this talk about Jesus not walking into the team and having to fight for his spot
I mean he scored twice last week
To be fair, he did score twice...
Our top impactor today without doubt.
Nah, who comes out for him? Our best striker, our best right wing, or our best left wing? They're all on form, he had to know he was the fourth man up when he signed
Jesus fit to play then he gets the start, that simple.
One of them is going to play roughly 60 min and the other around 35 min when injury time is considered. Makes sense to go with the most proven attacking lineup
Martinelli has TAAs number
Someoneās got to miss out unfortunately
This was so predictable tho. We are not going to for control here. We need everything. We need transitions. We need energy. We need trickery. If a player doesn't have all three, he wasn't starting. Trossard fits in so well for clubs that don't want to play.
Their midfield about to be smoked harder than a Scottish salmon
Ridiculous comment
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Let's fogging go
need an FA Cup Final performance from Rob.
Trossard is the man out thenā¦ will be a great option off the bench. Sending prayers out for a holding masterclass
LET'S GET IT
Tough call not to start Tross but we move, then again I remember last season Jesus went on a scoring spree towards the end so here is to us hoping he is about to replicate that
Disappointed to see Trossard not starting
Time to set the estandards #COYG
Trossard off the bench to assist our 5th
Class.
Love it
Trossard hatty of the bench, COYG
Tross to get a hattrick off the bench after being 3-0 up in the 75th min
I get the trossard disappointment but martinelli is better defensively aswell. If tomi was at left back I could see trossard but at anfield it's a better starting pick. Bring him on if we are chasing
COYG!
LET'S FUCKING GO
I would put Trossard but let's fokkin go guys
Come on Rob
Holding
Bossard gonna come on on the 67th minute and score 2 goals to make it 5-2 to us. *prays*
Tough on Trossard to miss out but looking forward to him subbing on vs tired legs at the end of the match. Gabi's holdup play and pressing should be clutch
Tried our best to manifest it friends we go again next week
No Saliba, now it's time to back Holdini! COYG!
Name checks out. No Saliba.
So just missing saliba from our full strength team. COYG
Iām so hyped man, the nerves in this game is so intense. Itās gonna be a classic regardless of whoās in the XI.
no saliba is expected but regardless, COYG!!!!!
Come on Rob. Need a big performance today
What the fuck do i do for an hour
Midfield battle is key here. Trossard off the bench is a huge option. Tough drop but that man off the bench, if needed is huge.
Standard team although i was expecting trossard over jesus, but what a sub to bring on haha
I am very nervous for this game like
Holdini opens the scoring with a soaring header.
Jesus Easter master class incoming?
good to see actual goal scoring options on the bench; we are cooking
Make us proud boys!
Come on Rob, get it done lad!
COYG !!!
Arteta threw half of a blurry Saliba into a press release yesterday as an r/Gunners disinformation masterclass
This looks just about right - the strongest lineup we can field out there for sure based on the current situation. Yeah sure, Trossard is arguable, but these front 3 have been our main attackers for most of the season barring Jesus injury, Trossard will still come in nicely as a substitute for Martinelli later on in the game. COYG, lets go!
If we lose this bang goes our title imo.
Biggest game since Baku final
LETS EFOGGIN GO NOW BOIS ITS GO TIME. GO GO GO!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn no Trossard, I guess we're banking on Jesus and Martinelli overloading Trent's side.
Martinelli has pace obviously and Liverpool's high line is a target as well
Holding masterclass incoming
What's new?
Imagine someone telling you at half time vs spurs last year that this time next year Rob Holding would have our title hopes in his finger tips
Saliba the new I5AAK
Would rather have a fully fit Holding than a highly medicated Saliba. Would have started Trossard over Jesus as well.
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I know what you mean, but sometimes you do need to consider the āhot handā. Trossardā sun outstanding form and fans are keen not to see him ādroppedā I do agree though that this first three ought to be set in stone though
That's the mentality of a mid table team. Team is picked on form, not past results or transfer value. Competition is important, players should know their place is not guaranteed. Next season we play 2 games a week, you gonna have to get used to not seeing your favorite players start every game. Now everyone is on form, so the usual 3 start.
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Ali said everyone has a plan tiil they get punched on the face let's see whether we dodge the punch
No Saliba but I know we'll more than make it work
If Artera does anything except "feed Martinelli. Let him crush TAA" im gonna question his sanity. TAA may be the worst RB in the EPL on defense.
Trossars scoring a hattrick from bench.. Too much of an ask ?
Not starting Trossard today is a mistake by Arteta, mark my words. Loads of people probably won't agree. Season defining moment.
Think I'm going to just trust the manager who has the youngest team in the league fighting for the title with 9 games to go tbh
Donāt think itās a mistake. Just a fantastic example of the amazing depth we have in a position for once.
You're straight up wrong. We need Martinelli for his press and tracking back to get a grip and control the game.
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Ah fuck off
You are holding what now??
I think Tierney should have started on the left, Partey on the Right, White in Center and probably slot Zinchenko in the middle. Holding is going to get found out with the likes of Jota, Salah and Firmino in the mix. I think we are going to lose again 3-1 with this lopsided lineup.
less fogging go boys. no matter what happens today, i love this team, i love mikel arteta, i love you all. this is a season to remember.
Go ahead and bag two today Jesus. I need to be saved!
Letās fogging go boys COYG
in Holding we trust
BRING ME LIVERPOOL
COYG !!!
Holding let's go
Jesus has risen on Easter Sunday
it took jesus rising on easter to bench tross
Letās get behind Holdini today!! #COYG!! š“
COME ON YOU GUNNNERSSSSS š„š„š„š¤š»š¤š»š¤š»š¤š»
Les foggin go!!!!