Gunners @lemmy.world Astrealix @lemmy.world 11 mo. ago

[Pre-Match Thread] Arsenal F.C. vs. Nottingham Forest

Where are Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest playing?

Location: London, England
Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Date: Saturday 12 August
Kick-off Time: 12:30 (BST) / 07:30 (EST) / 04:30 (PST)
Referee: Michael Oliver
VAR: Jarred Gillett

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Ramsdale White Gabriel Saliba Timber Rice Odegard Havertz Saka Nketiah Martinelli

If Zinchenko is fit, he plays for Timber. I think we'll have a lot of the ball, and thus, can expect Rice to be a stopper. Let Havertz run in the midfield and be the highest player on the field quite often, leaving Eddie available to poach some chances.

Fact is, I could easy switch Partey for Havertz, Trossard for Nketiah.
- Ramsdale White Gabriel Saliba Timber Rice Odegard Havertz Saka Nketiah Martinelli
  
  11-0-0, a very daring formation.
  
  Handbrake off.
- I'm naturally more defensive, so I think I'd go Partey for Havertz, and have Rice move forward more when we have the ball, Xhaka style.
  
  But what I like most is that all these are quality options!
  
  Partey at right back was not even a thought.
This is crazy. A formation/setup completely untried during preseason. What's Mikel cooking?
- Idk, he might be underestimating Forest. I'd prefer either a double 6 with Partey or Trossard for Havertz.
Had a wedding last night and got 3 hours sleep. It's going to be a miracle if I make it for KO tomorrow.

Really hoping we can open the season with the win. On paper this should be a pretty easy opener, but I'm worried last seasons success might have the players feeling extra stress.
- Plenty of time for sleep! Still got over 12 hours until kick off lad!
Let's batter them. I would really like some revenge for our away lose.
Word is, we didn't get the paperwork done in time for Raya. Wonder if we'll see Hein or Okonkwo — and which one — on the bench then. (or possibly even Hillson)
- Or maybe even Runarsson
- Both Okonkwo and Hein.
Flo just posted the lineup on his Instagram story. Feels very backhanded to me.
- I've learnt to just ignore his social media.
  
  tbf, on the other hand he twote a "coyg" on twitter
- He's listed as injured.
Do you guys think we'll see a different starting 11 from the Community Shield match?
- Definitely different. We don't need the defensive stability of Rice Partey, so Havertz at left 8 for me and Nketiah at striker. Rumour is that Rice isn't fully fit so we should let Partey be the 6 for the game as well.
Delay at the turnstiles; game starts half an hour late. Probably cuz of the new system.
So excited for the season to be back, City set the pace, let's keep up! COYG!
Let's see if Trossard starts. The man deserves it
- Agreed. I think he will start Trossard and Havertz. Maybe Rice on the bench and load the attack for the first half. Need to come out of the blocks fast tomorrow.
Already plan to make a big old pot of coffee tomorrow am since got evening shift tonight.

I'm hoping we see Trossard start.
Potential 3-2-2-3 with no Magalhaes, Kai and Ø behind front 3.
Someone's gonna get fired or have to write a full length report regarding this ticketing system lol
Havertz over Trossard :(
We got a match thread going?
😑 were there any problems the other day with entry?
- No, seemed fine for Monaco
  
  I'm wondering....if some dumbasses forgot to update to the new app?
Man Cheaty scored, proving to everyone all over the world that cheating wins.
Low intensity match, Zina has to start.
- Apparently he's not available for the game. Neither is Tierney or Holding.

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