Arsenal

[Chicog]

Sczezzer or Opsina? - marginally prefer Ospina but it's not the most crucial of decisions. Both mostly have fine performances. Ospina capable of spilling and Sczezzer capable of crazy running. Ospina because he's less likely to get sent off

Which 3 of the following 4 start? Wilshere, Ramsey, Walcott, Giroud? Tricky one - I still don't believe Walcott is a central striker and most of his effective runs were coming in from the right last week. However as everyone knows he doesn't track back on the oppos left-sided attack (as well as Ramsey does in that position). It is crucial that someone helps Bellerin out, as Benteke's threat comes mostly from left sided aerial crosses. Either Walcott up front right with Ramsey behind him in right-sided mid with instructions to stay there and Wilshere benched, or Ramsey out right with Walcott benched. I hope Arsene doesn't drop Giroud for this game despite being sub-form for 5 games. So I'm naturally drawn to using Jack as super-sub, even though this will be cruel given his sparkling runs last week.

Playing tight across the back and relying on the occasional break has been a fruitful strategy for quite a few lesser clubs playing us this season (and Chelsea ). We've often played too narrow and spent 70 minutes+ trying to break down resolute 4-5-1 formations. I doubt Sherwood will go for that but, if he does it is vital that Walcott is playing. Wilshere too though perhaps can wait until 60th minute. In that event Ramsey is probably sacrificed and it is probably too off the wall and untried but I would bring on Pug in place of Bellerin. I'm nervous that Bellerin is naturally a wing back and can be rounded too easily if Ramsey is not there.

As Chicog would say - not much point speculating as Wenger picks the team. Can always be said that not much point speculating because ....

Cup game - we are favourites of course, but that means nowt on the day. After Hull in last year's final and some slow start league games at home like Swansea I hope to hell we are not A overconfident (unlikely) or B cautious/sideways (not unlikely). Hi tempo from the off please Gunners. Our strength is our bench, so no need to pace yerselves

Walcott is on fire but whether he's earned a start is another story.

Might be better to bring him on as those Villa legs are starting to tire.

Still, we shall see.

[Chicog]

Well Arsene Knows....

.@Arsenal team to play Villa: Szczesny, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Ramsey, Ozil, Alexis, Walcott

.@Arsenal subs: Ospina, Gibbs, Gabriel, Flamini, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Giroud

[Chicog]

I see Deadly Doug has blagged himself a nice seat.

[SantiSuk]

I think we can assume that Theos gonna sign his contract then. Surprised Arsene is using an FA Cup Final to give him one of his few lead striker starts. Lets see if it works. Frantic first 10 mins!

[smokie36]

Ugh...there's a gooner in the bar.

Where is the spray?

[jellydog]

Walcott looking fully recovered from that knee and very hungry.

[smokie36]

Looks all scum but Villa scrambling it out....anything could happen second half.

[SantiSuk]

Of course. I suspect that the only other time that Arsenal had that many shots on target in a first half this season we were 4-0 up (against West Brom) at half time. More of the same would be nice second half though.

Even money on Delph getting a second yellow!

[tigerfish]

if only you spuds were half the team Sevilla are, you might even be worth listening to.

dream on !

[Chicog]

Looks all scum but Villa scrambling it out....anything could happen second half.

You're not wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N6eGcOI7Qo

[Chicog]

And that third should have been a penalty any. Ron Vlaar = Cock.

This is too easy.

Well done Agent Tim!

[smokie36]

if only you spuds were half the team Sevilla are, you might even be worth listening to.

dream on !

Its only 3-0....don't get too cocky!

[tigerfish]

if only you spuds were half the team Sevilla are, you might even be worth listening to.

dream on !

Its only 3-0....don't get too cocky!

cocky mate ? you need to tell your mates to get off their beach ball.

anyway i here there's a cure somewhere and around in a place they call Amsterdam.

[Chicog]

I see Silent Stan has slipped in as well.

[smokie36]

if only you spuds were half the team Sevilla are, you might even be worth listening to.

dream on !

Its only 3-0....don't get too cocky!

cocky mate ? you need to tell your mates to get off their beach ball.

anyway i here there's a cure somewhere and around in a place they call Amsterdam.

Your shout soon tf....ya better pick somewhere cheap cos I'm gonna be thirsty.

[Chicog]

[Chicog]

Getting a bit complacent now. Maybe they'll get one of those constipation goals.

[SantiSuk]

I see Silent Stan has slipped in as well.

He looked a little confused. Someone should tell him that its OK Arsenal are in yellow!

5 million quid off Benteke's value, 5 mill on Theo's (but he's still not a centre forward!)

Looks like Moss has decided not to ref the last 15 mins - let the bu$$er swing

Edited May 30, 2015 by SantiSuk

[tigerfish]

Getting a bit complacent now. Maybe they'll get one of those constipation goals.

maybe you might and we would all be happy !

[smokie36]

Getting a bit complacent now. Maybe they'll get one of those constipation goals.

maybe you might and we would all be happy !

Now I'm ready for extra time!

[Chicog]

Get in there Ollie!

TWELVE TIMES WINNERS

WENGER'S SIXTH

None of that "Scoreline doesn't reflect the performance" b*ll*cks either.

[tigerfish]

Getting a bit complacent now. Maybe they'll get one of those constipation goals.

maybe you might and we would all be happy !

Now I'm ready for extra time!

nay worries i'm buying !

[Chicog]

Sadly a school night for me.

[smokie36]

I swear that corkhead looks more like Monty Burns every time I see him!

Congrats to all the scum btw...lol

[Chicog]

And spare a thought for Southampton...... joining the tiny totts in the Spursday Cup!

Edited May 30, 2015 by Chicog

[Chicog]

[Chicog]

[smokie36]

Did you get bitten by a dog called evil stevenivels or something?

[Chicog]

Haha Peter Reid got tickets with Andy Gray in the Arsenal end!

[Chicog]

Did you get bitten by a dog called evil stevenivels or something?

Just enjoying the moment Smokes.

You've probably forgotten what it's like eh?