Pre-match thread: Arsenal v Liverpool | 30-Jan-13, 1945 KO

Am I the only one not exactly flattered by Wisdom?

So Walcott is going to be running at Carra? Love Jaime but his legs won't go that fast

If he's playing centrally. Could be Giroud with Walcott wide, which would be to our benefit I think.

Be more certain though if our back 4 included Yeats and Smith

True.
Needed them at Oldham Brian especially Big Ron.

 I fancy is strong tonight. Two goal margin, I'd go for 3-1.

I've went for 2-1 Mick but like you I fancy us for the win tonight.

Can't wait now.

Same team as Norwich I reckon

Reina for Jones

Just hoping we can nick something here tonight

Just hoping we can nick something here tonight

I'm hoping we can nick the 3 points, mate.

Just hoping we can nick something here tonight

I'm going for Arsene Wenger's coat

I thought Carra was going to play this one even after the Norwich game and think he might have worked his way into being selected with Agger for the next few games.

Reina

Wisdom  Carra  Agger  Johnson

Lucas  Gerrard

Henderson

Suarez  Sturridge  Borini

I'd play Henderson in that role just to give us a bit more in midfield and allow Luis to play further forward.

Borini instead of Sterling as Raheem has been very ineffective for a while now and I just feel after getting a ciuple of games under his belt Fabio will offer a bit more tomorrow.

What has Borini done to deserve a place in the starting line up? Nothing. Personally, I don't think is much and will be much (but that is my opinion).
I would play Downing instead as he is in a good form at the moment.
That's my two pence worth.

I'd fear Carra at the back with the pace of Arsenal

My thoughts exactly. He'll get torn apart. Skrtel and Agger much more imposing and can keep up.

I can't call this one at all.

Just hope we don't fall apart and stink up the place.

Huge game if we're going to challange for top four, Think we'll learn a bit about our current team tonight and let's hope it's a positive performance and result.

I'm gonna guess this will be BR's team selection tonight...
                   
                  Reina

Johnson  Carra  Agger  Enrique

            Lucas  Gerrard

                  Allen

   Downing  Sturridge  Suarez

Subs: Jones, Skrtel, Wisdom, Hendo, Shelvey, Sterling, Borini

Probably our best starting line up right now IMO with the exception of Hendo for Allen.

                   
                  Reina

Johnson  Carra  Agger  Enrique

            Lucas  Gerrard

                  Allen

   Downing  Sturridge  Suarez

Totally agree with this myself, I'm actually excited for the match tonight, cant wait for the team to show what they are made out of and ignore the weekends horrific result.

If Allen starts ahead of Henderson in midfield my confidence will drop dramatically.

Need Hendersons energy in the middle to press this lot up the pitch.

I'll be honest I'm not really looking forward to this

Agree mate hendo or Jon jo for Allen defo

Excited for this game now. Will be interesting to see the reaction we get from the lads.

Expect 8 changes, with only Henderson, Sturridge an Suarez retaining their places.

No way is Allen ahead of Henderson in our best 11 especially in the advanced midfield role.

As Danny says if he is picked ahead of Henderson something is drastically wrong.

Personally I think Jordan will get the nod.

I'm going for Arsene Wenger's coat

Speaking of which, that thing looks like a friggin sleeping bag!



(found online)

Now that's funny ^^^ 

I'm hoping we can nick the 3 points, mate.

I'm going for Arsene Wenger's coat

I'll add them to scholes car then

Eve if we lose I expect BR's tactics to be very good at least after this nightmare Sunday. Lose with dignity or win with class. C"MON reds, win this match and get on a good momentum.

Reina, Johnson Wisdom Agger  Skrtel; Hendo Lucas Gerrard; Sturridge Borini Suarez

If Allen starts ahead of Henderson in midfield my confidence will drop dramatically.

Need Hendersons energy in the middle to press this lot up the pitch.

I'll be honest I'm not really looking forward to this

No way is Allen ahead of Henderson in our best 11 especially in the advanced midfield role.

As Danny says if he is picked ahead of Henderson something is drastically wrong.

Personally I think Jordan will get the nod.

Agree guys - I'm sure BR can see how far out if touch and low on confidence Allen is whereas Hendo has started to gain momentum and consistency.

I'm excited but my fear for once isn't the midfield it's that their strikers have found a bit of form at the same time as our defence is having a personality crisis.

Pepe, Johnson, Enrique, Dagger and Carra in the mix will help.