Liverpool v Arsenal Sun 21st Dec 16:00 KO - Pre match talk

Good he deserves to. He doesn't have huge presence but still way more than Mignolet.

Fair.
Also, Mignolet has never been a world beater, but he has been playing much worse than when he first joined the club. Sometimes players need to stay out of the spotlight a bit to regain their mojo. Worked for Joe Hart last season.

Another tough encounter with the Arse on Sunday

Been twitching every game since August.

Would be a dangerous game to play offensive vs Arsenal, they would kill us on the counter.

Manquillo, Toure, Sakho, Enrique
              Hendo  Lucas
                   Sterling
     Markovic   Borini    Moreno

Would play a defensive game and with a front 4 of Sterling, Markovic, Borini and Moreno that has pace and movement, I can see us killing them on the counter many times.

Would be a dangerous game to play offensive vs Arsenal, they would kill us on the counter.

Manquillo, Toure, Sakho, Enrique
              Hendo  Lucas
                   Sterling
     Markovic   Borini    Moreno

Would play a defensive game and with a front 4 of Sterling, Markovic, Borini and Moreno that has pace and movement, I can see us killing them on the counter many times.

How can you drop Lallana in place of Moreno? Makes zero sense.

How can you drop Lallana in place of Moreno? Makes zero sense.

Because I totally forgot about him Switch him for Borini and play Sterling #9 !

Would play a defensive game and with a front 4 of Sterling, Markovic, Borini and Moreno that has pace and movement, I can see us killing them on the counter many times.

I disagree, whenever we have tried to play defensive game, we've invited trouble and have almost always got punished this season. Plus, with our recent performancs, we're looking far more dangerous going forward again, so I wouldn't bother playing defensive tactics, hoping to counter, I'd play our usual attacking game. Plus, the more we keep the ball, the less they have it and that's good for us as they're pretty useful at passing it around themselves. As for our defence, I really hope we play Lucas and Sakho, a bit of steel and organisation is needed. Hoping for...

                    Mig

   Toure       Skrtl        Sakho

           Can        Lucas

Hendo      Llalana        Markovic

              Sterling

Though deep down, I know Stevie will start ahead of Can...

I disagree, whenever we have tried to play defensive game, we've invited trouble and have almost always got punished this season. Plus, with our recent performancs, we're looking far more dangerous going forward again, so I wouldn't bother playing defensive tactics, hoping to counter, I'd play our usual attacking game. Plus, the more we keep the ball, the less they have it and that's good for us as they're pretty useful at passing it around themselves. As for our defence, I really hope we play Lucas and Sakho, a bit of steel and organisation is needed. Hoping for...

I agree, attacking and pressing would be another good option too, let's face it, we're gonna concede no matter what, so maybe we should just attack and try to get a couple of goals or so before they score?

Would still prefer a defensive game and hit them on the counter, but I can see where you are coming from. As for Lucas, I think he'll play, not sure about Sakho, think he'll go for a Skrtel and Toure combo.

Time to get festive

Christmas tree formation.

Jones

Manquillo
Skrtel
Toure
Enrique

Henderson
Lucas
Lallana

Sterling
Coutinho

Borini

A pretty experienced back four (minus Manquillo) with a battling midfield and a creative force behind a striker with something to prove.

Think this game will be won or lost in midfield so i went for the lads who can make a fight of it.

                                    Jones
                        Toure    Skrtel   Sakho
             Henderson   Gerrard  Lucas  Markovic
                           Coutinho    Lallana
                                    Sterling

Mignolet; Manquillo, Enrique; Can, Allen; Borini, Lambert.

can actually see us winning this one, for the first time in weeks i have a small bit of confidence in our boys 

                                       Jones
                        Toure    Skrtel   Sakho
             Henderson   Gerrard  Lucas  Markovic
                           Coutinho    Lallana
                                    Sterling

Mignolet; Manquillo, Enrique; Can, Allen; Borini, Lambert.

I don't think there's any doubt this will be the team he puts out because it's just about the strongest team we can field (with the obvious exception of Jones) given the players available for selection. Just add Moreno to the bench unless he's injured? We need to be true to ourselves, even if we get beat. That means attacking when we have the ball, pressing high and counter attacking when we don't. Oh and someone should give Sanchez a proper welcome

                                    Jones
                        Toure    Skrtel   Sakho
             Henderson   Gerrard  Lucas  Markovic
                           Coutinho    Lallana
                                    Sterling

Mignolet; Manquillo, Enrique; Can, Allen; Borini, Lambert.

If I see this on Sunday, I'm gonna lose it.

If I see this on Sunday, I'm gonna lose it.

Why is that?

Just looking at Arsenal's possible list of injuries... Monreal, Koscielny, Ramsey, Ozil, Wilshere, Walcott, Chamberlain, Arteta, Gnabry, Rosicky and Chamberlain. We can have no excuses what so ever for not winning the battle in midfield, they have one fit centre mid ffs and that's Flamini.

Not been hugely confident of late, for some reason, but just got this sneaking feeling we're going to do them.

I know Migs has been crap this season but Jones is even more hopeless. Atleast Migs is still a good shot-stopper so let's get him back in the team until we sign a decent GK. The same formation which served us well against the last 2 games with better personnel and maybe we can get a result against them.

Wenger will play 2 up top against a 3-5-2. Problem is we look weak when switching back to 4 at the back.

We have to go for goals, its our only hope.

Wenger will play 2 up top against a 3-5-2. Problem is we look weak when switching back to 4 at the back.

We have to go for goals, its our only hope.

We can play a back 5 against a false 9 and will still look weak defensively.

Arsenal  then Burnley and Swansea.   

Half way point of the season.

10 points off fourth place.


Always had important games against the Arse ...no more so than this one.
May define many things depending on the result.

Time to get festive

Christmas tree formation.

Jones

Manquillo
Skrtel
Toure
Enrique

Henderson
Lucas
Lallana

Sterling
Coutinho

Borini

A pretty experienced back four (minus Manquillo) with a battling midfield and a creative force behind a striker with something to prove.

Think this game will be won or lost in midfield so i went for the lads who can make a fight of it.

Zero chance of this team squire and probably with good reason

Sick of saying must win....Just win.

Sorry lads but I have a bad feeling about this one.

I think we'll get beaten comfortably.

Sorry lads but I have a bad feeling about this one.

I think we'll get beaten comfortably.

Well aren't you a bundle of joy . Guess you haven't seen Arsenal's injury list?