Arsenal v Everton Preview

Excellent preview mate


I would probably go with the same team, but i do wonder that maybe Arsene is thinking of starting Wilshere somewhere in there since he would be much more sharp than against Norwich. However that would mean dropping Ramsey who was one of our best players against Norwich if not the best. Rosicky is a must since given his form atm. Walcott would be obvious too. He plays well against Baines and baines threat usually reduces to 50% when Walcott is there.

Hopefully we keep our good record against them. Fellaini will be a thorn in our backsides all game. Anichebe's pace and power will trouble Mertesacker. Mirallas is very tricky to play against at times.

None of that would matter much if we can keep most of the possession and strike early on. This team does a lot better with belief within themselves.

Anichebe and Fellaini are going to bring murder to our defence. We need big Mert and Kos to be on their A game tomorrow

Great work

Huge game really pumped for this

losing some aerials might be inevitable but collecting 2nd balls necessary
Fellaini come from behind to press and force a error
should be less predictable and Arteta and Aaron take turn to drop and Receive when want to play from the back

Walcott as RG said can do well vs Baines
in reserve fixture he went left and needed to take extra touch to cross
that was exactly when we were discussing possibilty of Santi playing inside-creative role from left
draw wont do them any good hope it will be some more space
Anichbe was so wasteful on counter chances vs spuds
more like that pls you African prodigy

Everton have netted the joint-most headed goals in the top flight (13) along with Norwich (who netted their 13th against the Gunners last Saturday) and Manchester United.
The Toffees have conceded the highest number (14) and percentage of headed goals in the Premier League this season (38%).

I figured this game would end in a draw, but if you guys wanted to drop all 3 points and guarantee a 5th place finish that'd be cool to...

Pretty good bench that. At least 3 there that could come on make a drastic change. Think we will win this

Great preview
We are 3rd . OMG , let's do it . this game is like a final imo and i honestly won't be saf with a draw. Anichebe is in a great form and fellaini is always a threat but i hope Walcott will be on fire

Great preview Sam.

A must win game, must score early and please no stupid mistakes at the back. I dont know if I want to drop Vermaelen for Per. I thinks its better to go with Vermaelen for this game, Per is too weak to play tough Everton team.

---------------Giroud------------
Podolski-----Cazorla-----Walcott
------Arteta--------Ramsey------
Monreal--Koscielny-Vermaelen---Jenk
----------------Fabianski----------

I probably won't be able to watch this match live; it's going to kill me!

In looking at the run-up to the season's end, I feel like any points from the Man Utd game will be a bonus. But this one against Everton will be massive for our final momentum and place in the table.

Motogp69 wrote:I figured this game would end in a draw, but if you guys wanted to drop all 3 points and guarantee a 5th place finish that'd be cool to...

Motogp69 wrote:I figured this game would end in a draw, but if you guys wanted to drop all 3 points and guarantee a 5th place finish that'd be cool to...

loosing would not guarantee 5th

Anyway well win 2-1

the last 2 matches were pure psychic thrillers.. but i have a feeling that this one will be an easy win..

Samuelj29060 wrote:
Match Facts

* Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League games against Everton (W8, D3) since a 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park in March 2007.

* The Gunners have more wins (26) and scored more goals (82) against Everton than they have against any other side in Premier League era.

* Arsenal have lost only one of their 20 Premier League home matches against Everton (W16, D3, L1).

just noticed that we have a phenomenal record against Everton despite being tough opponents.. may be the best against any top 10 team..

great preview Sam..
the most interesting thing today will be the squad.. that is the most practical lineup..
but i will play the more fit one among Rosicky and Wilshere as the CAM.. Rosicky as CAM and sadly Wilshere in for Ramsey if both are fit.. and after seeing the performances of Ox i would prefer him over Walcot.. and may be a defensively better Monreal for Gibbs for this match.. Podolski has no slots.. and an interesting option as someone posted is seeing him behind Giroud if both jack and Rosicky are not completely fit..
so my personal selection would be..

Great preview as ever Sam!

My 2 cents:

* Jack should be on the bench. Rozza, Mikel and Rambo are a competent midfield. Jack's been out for 6 weeks, doesn't make sense to give him two starts in 3 days. Ease him in, and ease the expectations on him.

* 6 games left: Everton (today), Fulham (20 Apr), ManUtd (28 Apr), QPR (4 May), Wigan (14 May), NUFC (19 May).
=> This game is crucial for both sides.
15 points off the 18 and it would be a champions run of form since the losses to Chavs and Citeh in January. But that means not slipping on the potential banana peels of Fulham and QPR. Wigan game is shortly after the FA Cup and their 4th game in 10 days - with that and the relegation battle, they could well be knackered. A win against ManUtd, and not letting c*nts win trophies at our home, would be much desired.

That said, I have a bad feeling about this one.

I should have a bad feeling, but I don't.

Everton operate well against teams that don't really put Everton on the pedestal. Their players will have to defend well against our team, their midfield can't handle our midfield, Coleman is fast enough to stop Gervinho but not defensively good enough.

We should win, and we will.

COYG

Also, Fabianski is probably out.

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/rosicky-returns-fabianski-major-doubt-

Fabianski is a major doubt but we will decide that tomorrow [Tuesday]. He got a kick in the rib [against Norwich City].

Think we'll see this side and hopefully a more comfortable win than usual.

A clash between teams with similar ideologies:Buy small,Sell big.Teams that come with the unofficial hashtag of "Being nearly men".This is gonna be one helluva match and I hope it ends with an Arsenal victory.

#COYG

P.S.Excellent Preview,BTW

Alejandro E.Zackarias wrote:A clash between teams with similar ideologies:Buy small,Sell big.Teams that come with the unofficial hashtag of "Being nearly men".This is gonna be one helluva match and I hope it ends with an Arsenal victory.

#COYG

P.S.Excellent Preview,BTW

Umm.. Doesn't sound right to me, don't share the view..

Ah well, COYG!

Alejandro E.Zackarias wrote:A clash between teams with similar ideologies:Buy small,Sell big.Teams that come with the unofficial hashtag of "Being nearly men".This is gonna be one helluva match and I hope it ends with an Arsenal victory.

#COYG

P.S.Excellent Preview,BTW

Did I miss something here?

Alejandro E.Zackarias wrote:A clash between teams with similar ideologies:Buy small,Sell big.Teams that come with the unofficial hashtag of "Being nearly men".This is gonna be one helluva match and I hope it ends with an Arsenal victory.

#COYG

P.S.Excellent Preview,BTW

Welcome to the forum mate!

I was talking about how both Everton and Arsenal have managed to be competitive with shoestring budgets,how they promote youngsters from their respective academies,how they buy for peanuts and sell for a bomb...

As for the "nearly men" comment:It was with respect to how Arsenal have been on the verge of winning things but don't and how Everton have always been on the verge of an European entry but don't end up getting the CL slots...

Szczesny starts

Everton coming up aces for Spurs and Chelskie, everything is falling into place as I predicted.