Away Improvement.. Midfield Balance.. Real Line Up
Arsenal won 4-0 at Craven Cottage. Now we have 'turned the corner' How many times have we said that?!
Consistency is the key and once again we have set up a platform for that. Now we must achieve it.
We moved the ball around quickly and our movement was excellent, Henry dropping back and dictating play. Diaby and Gilberto proved a good foil for each other and Hleb added good balance, allowing Ljungberg to cut in and roam, like the days of old.
Coleman said we looked like we would score on every attack. It's good to see that on our day we are the best side in the country. It's just a shame it hasn't happened like that against our rivals.
Poor results against the top 6 mean we are struggling for fourth. But there is definately hope.
Are we better off without Fabregas in midfield away from home at the moment?
Diaby and Gilberto played in the middle together against Birmingham away (our last away win prior to this one) and Hleb on the right means Ljungberg could have somewhat of a free role and against Fulham he excelled in that.
Or does it matter?
When we are on our game we have such a flexible formation the beauty of it is that the opposition don't know who to pick up. It's a tough one and maybe something to look at form game to game, but knowing your best XI is key to becoming consistent again.
Next up is Real Madrid. Like every game form now on until the end of the season, this game could have huge implications for the future and is our most important game of the season.
Will Wenger play Reyes and Fabregas? He must. A fit Ljungberg is surely a given thanks to his performance on Saturday. Therefore we have 2 positions to fill.
If we play 4-4-2, Reyes up front, Hleb on the right, Ljungberg on the left, Gilberto and Fabregas in the middle?
4-5-1 Ljungberg, Gilberto and Fabregas in the middle, Reyes and Hleb on the wings supporting a lone Henry?
Bergkamp?
posted by JoeBoni @ 12:29 PM
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Reyes must start down the left wing.
If Van Perise is fit he must partner Henry upfront.
Fabregas and Gilberto in the middle with Freddie on the right side of midfield is perfect for me.
Lets hope RVP is fit or if not perhaps DB10 could have a run out with Lupoli and Walcott on the bench waiting for their chance.
Van Persie hasn't played for weeks. You can't chuck him in against Real Madrid for his first game back. I don't think he's even played a reserev game!
If Cicinio plays right back again, Reyes on the left is a must.
Worried about the small pitch at Highbury, which I think will help Madrid defend better (they couldn't defend any worse!).
Come on the GOONERS!!
For me it has to be 5-5-1 in light of the fact that Madrid will be going for our throats tomorrow night.
With a midfield of Diaby and Gilberto Freddie & either Rayes of Helb (please not Pires to start) & Fabregas sitting in the hole pulling the strings.
I have said those two wide men because they will be vital to the work rate that will be needed first half & most of the second.
We should then be able to pick them off.
After watching lots Arsenals games over the last year or so this has to be the way forward because, we get over run too much in midfield against the better sides.
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