Liverpool v Arsenal - Pre Match Thread

Why would Aurelio miss out?  He's got that ingenuity we need tonight.

Yes, but Insua has more pace which is pretty much needed against Walcott who is expected to line up on the right wing.

My predicted line up:

Reina, Arbeloa, Agger, Skrtel/Carra, Insua/Aurelio, Alonso, Mascherano, Kuyt, Yossi, Riera and Torres....

Carra needs a rest, Insua had a cracking game at the Emirates so he should be given the nod ahead of Aurelio but Aurelio's dead ball delivery could give him the edge.

starting XI in my opinion

                      REINA
ARBY    CARRA     AGGER   AURELIO
           MASCH     ALONSO
KUYT                               RIERA
               BENAYOUNN
                   TORRES

Yes, but Insua has more pace which is pretty much needed against Walcott who is expected to line up on the right wing.

Damn, forgot about that knob!  He poses a threat as much as any other, but that FA Cup match might have taken the sting out of him a bit.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N164094090421-1456.htm -  We should have one of these for the Gerrard goal

Id play Aurelio and Insua. Both are good getting forward and they could doouble up on Walcott

Reina

Arbe Carra/Skrtel Agger Insua

      Masch Alonso

Kuyt       Yossi        Aurelio

             Nando

Id play Aurelio and Insua. Both are good getting forward and they could doouble up on Walcott

Reina

Arbe Carra/Skrtel Agger Insua

      Masch Alonso

Kuyt       Yossi        Aurelio

             Nando

good idea that mate.

good idea that mate.

In theory anyway 

I'm sure that whatever team we put out we'll be more than upto the task at hand. Even without Stevie.

Can't bloody wait!!!

2 hours to go!

Another possibility...

                   Reina

Arbeloa   Carra    Agger   Insua

           Masch      Lucas

Kuyt          Alonso        Yossi

              Torres

Alonso has a cracking strike on him but unfortunately he's normally a bit too far out to pull the trigger (I say normally, Luton and Newcastle are an exception ). He may be able to get Torres in behind which didn't really happen against Chelsea and Blackburn with his passing abilities. Just a thought.

              REINA
ARBY    CARRA     AGGER   INSUA
           MASCH     ALONSO
KUYT                               RIERA
               BENAYOUNN
                   TORRES

seems best to me, with babel introduced later.

sh*t this feels like another cup final, very exciting come on red men , need to come out fighting

Can't bloody wait!!!

2 hours to go!

Neither can I, so excited and nervous at the same time.

I look forward to celebrating in front of my brother who supports Arsenal.

I look forward to celebrating in front of my brother who supports Arsenal.

I'll settle for pumping my fist in the air and jumping around like a looney as usual!

Another possibility...

                   Reina

Arbeloa   Carra    Agger   Insua

           Masch      Lucas

Kuyt          Alonso        Yossi

              Torres

Alonso has a cracking strike on him but unfortunately he's normally a bit too far out to pull the trigger (I say normally, Luton and Newcastle are an exception ). He may be able to get Torres in behind which didn't really happen against Chelsea and Blackburn with his passing abilities. Just a thought.

Interesting choice but I'm not sure whether he is quick enough or skillfull enough to pull off that role effectively, I think he could do a good job there but I think he's best sitting back and controlling the midfield. Yossi would be the better option or we could play with two up top, Torres and Kuyt.

I'll settle for pumping my fist in the air and jumping around like a looney as usual!

Seconded .

I'll take a 1-0er off Fabianski's arse.

              REINA
ARBY    CARRA     AGGER   AURELIO
           MASCH     ALONSO
KUYT                               RIERA
               YOSSI
                   TORRES

Yeah Walcott is quick but i think the combination of Riera and Aurelio will be enough to keep him quiet.

Fabio has done well against players with pace so far this season and also has that demon of a left foot on him for free kicks.

4-0 TO LIVERPOOL
TORRES WITH ALL 4 GOALS 

             REINA
ARBY    CARRA     AGGER   AURELIO
           MASCH     ALONSO
KUYT                               RIERA
               YOSSI
                   TORRES

That's the XI I'd go for, Robb, should do the business. 

Just coasted to a 3-0 win over Arsenal on FIFA 09 with Torres getting two and N'Gog getting one of the bench.

Don't worry everyone, this one's sorted.

Just coasted to a 3-0 win over Arsenal on FIFA 09 with Torres getting two and N'Gog getting one of the bench.

Don't worry everyone, this one's sorted.

Hahaha superb!

Any victory will do because I have a feeling United will not beat Spurs, hence a huge chance to close the gap.

I am having another all nighter in OZ tonight, will be cheering the boys on at 5 and 6 am in the morning our time. Ive taken holidays and am coming over in a couple of weeks to hopefully see us break the drought and win the title. Also looking forward to doing the stadium tour after seeing Aussie Reds photos.

 I know Arsenal will always put a decent side out there despite injuries, but we will have a better one out there!   Liverpool 2-0 Arsenal