***The Official Arsenal Gunners" Thread***

[jb12780]

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Even thought it was a wacky goal, that was good to see Theo contribute. He looked lively the entire time he was on the pitch.

[Krebstar]

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We better put on our finishing boots for the final.

My dream is that all our inevitable pressure and possession will lead to a 4-5 goal explosion and the game being done and dusted before the half.

But first, we should score some goals against West Brom.

[cdawg44]

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We better put on our finishing boots for the final.

My dream is that all our inevitable pressure and possession will lead to a 4-5 goal explosion and the game being done and dusted before the half.

But first, we should score some goals against West Brom.

Well no Ox or Welbeck is really exposing how narrow the attack is right now. We are depending on Bellerin to give us any width with Jack or Rambo on the right flank. What made us so good during the run was the having the technique in the middle with Ozil and and Santi but teams had to respect the speed on the flanks. Now everybody keys on Alexis wide and packs the middle. Unless somebody has a moment of magic, it's gonna be hard to break through.

This weekend is a perfect opportunity to give Theo the start to at least unclog the middle like we all know Pulis will do. Kinda of disappointed Arsene didn't think outside the box versus Sunderland when everybody knew they were playing for a draw.

These games versus United, Sunderland and Swansea were a great chance to put down a marker for next season and we've haven't been good enough by a wide margin. Kinda reinforces the fact we are still a significant way away from challenging for League title.

[cdawg44]

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http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dgH3c

Rosicky signs a new 1 year deal!! Kinda of surprised he wanted to stay on, but hey he'll give some extra depth at the ten spot

[rsnomar05]

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http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dgH3c

Rosicky signs a new 1 year deal!! Kinda of surprised he wanted to stay on, but hey he'll give some extra depth at the ten spot

Yeah, that's a perfect depth signing, as he can give quality minutes whenever needed. And I love that while Rosicky doesn't play a ton, he never complains about it. He's a great team player in that regard.

[jb12780]

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Rozza ay this point is arsenal through and through. Just needs to recruit Cech.

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[rsnomar05]

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It's the Walcott show today!

[Regens4Life]

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Sign Da Ting

[rsnomar05]

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Welbeck ruled out of the FA Cup Final:

http://news.arseblog.com/2015/05/welbeck-ruled-out-of-fa-cup-final/

[rsnomar05]

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So ahead of the final, it seems the manager has two decisions to make: keeper and striker.

So what are your thoughts? SZCZ or Ospina? Walcott or Giroud?

Personally, I think Ospina is the right choice. Wenger thinks he's the better keeper, and I agree. I understand a cup run can be great for giving your second choice keeper some quality minutes, but the final isn't something you mess around with. You start your best player in the final. I don't think either keeper is fantastic and hope Wenger buys one in the summer, but right now you go with Ospina.

As for the striker battle, I go with Giroud. Yes, I know he hasn't scored in a while and Walcott had that blistering hat-trick in the final match of the season, but I much prefer Theo out wide. I think his pace could be deadly in the match coming on as a sub, especially if the Villa defense is tired.

[Regens4Life]

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So ahead of the final, it seems the manager has two decisions to make: keeper and striker.

So what are your thoughts? SZCZ or Ospina? Walcott or Giroud?

Personally, I think Ospina is the right choice. Wenger thinks he's the better keeper, and I agree. I understand a cup run can be great for giving your second choice keeper some quality minutes, but the final isn't something you mess around with. You start your best player in the final. I don't think either keeper is fantastic and hope Wenger buys one in the summer, but right now you go with Ospina.

As for the striker battle, I go with Giroud. Yes, I know he hasn't scored in a while and Walcott had that blistering hat-trick in the final match of the season, but I much prefer Theo out wide. I think his pace could be deadly in the match coming on as a sub, especially if the Villa defense is tired.

Thinking about it, I'd do the same. Although, I would definitely bring on Walcott as a sub, and with that, he'll probably go to the striking position.

[cdawg44]

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So ahead of the final, it seems the manager has two decisions to make: keeper and striker.

So what are your thoughts? SZCZ or Ospina? Walcott or Giroud?

Personally, I think Ospina is the right choice. Wenger thinks he's the better keeper, and I agree. I understand a cup run can be great for giving your second choice keeper some quality minutes, but the final isn't something you mess around with. You start your best player in the final. I don't think either keeper is fantastic and hope Wenger buys one in the summer, but right now you go with Ospina.

As for the striker battle, I go with Giroud. Yes, I know he hasn't scored in a while and Walcott had that blistering hat-trick in the final match of the season, but I much prefer Theo out wide. I think his pace could be deadly in the match coming on as a sub, especially if the Villa defense is tired.

I'd go for the Ox or Walcott on the Right Wing personally. We need that pace desperately to break through what I'm sure will be tight and compact formation by Villa. Gooner Tim is gonna use the diamond formation try to put Coq and Santi under pressure and dare us to beat them other ways. We have to have some pace to break through.

I just don't trust Wojech at all right now. One moment of madness and we lose the FA Cup.

[cdawg44]

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Szczeny, Bellerin, BFG, Koscileny, Monreal, Coquelin, Santi, Alexis, Ozil, Ramsey, Walcott.

Brave, but smart to go with Theo.

[rsnomar05]

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Szczeny, Bellerin, BFG, Koscileny, Monreal, Coquelin, Santi, Alexis, Ozil, Ramsey, Walcott.

Brave, but smart to go with Theo.

I'm okay with Theo up top, even though I would have preferred Giroud. I am nervous about SZCZ getting the nod at keeper, however. He's prone to moments of madness, as cdawg said above me, and one of those could cost us the cup.

[rsnomar05]

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Well, that was a fantastic strike from Walcott.

We should be up at least 2-0, but I'm happy we're dominating and in the lead.