Up the Arse! Goons Thread

[andana]

Premier League: State of play as English top flight returns after World Cup​

Arsenal are out in front after a superb first 14 games of the campaign.

They have amassed 37 points, dropping them in just two fixtures so far - their only defeat coming at Manchester United in early September.

After their best Premier League start, this is the first time they will be top at Christmas since the 2007-08 season.

All seven teams to win 12 of their first 14 games have won the Premier League title.

Another good omen for the Gunners is the team that topped the table on Christmas Day have been champions in 10 of the past 13 seasons.

In their first game back they face West Ham at Emirates Stadium.

With second-placed Manchester City not playing until 28 December - at Leeds - victory would take the Gunners eight points clear of the champions.

bbc.com/sport

 

[dirty2]

Sounds great... But Jesus

 

[glenferry23]

Keen as for the return of Arsenal tomorrow morning. I think I watched a total of 25-30 minutes of the World Cup. Very little interest this time around given the circumstances of the tournament. Having the PL resume overnight is very welcome.

Saliba only returned to London over the weekend so I’m guessing he will be eased back in. Am tipping Holding will start given how much he’s featured in the recent friendly/warm up matches. And with Nelson out as well, am guessing that means starting Saka and Martinelli. Zinchenko as well not fit supposedly (which is bit of a concerning trend).

An attempt at a predicted XI:

Ramsdale
White Holding Gabriel Tierney
Partey
Odegaard Xhaka
Saka Nketiah Martinelli

 

[Cruyff14]

I like that line up.

The bench is what will be concerning lol.

 

[dirty2]

Hoping nketiah gets a goal and builds some confidence...

 

[glenferry23]

Saliba starts. The rest of the XI as expected.

Zinchenko on the bench. Cozier-Duberry as well.

 

[glenferry23]

Holy s**t that’s a big knee brace for Jesus.

 

[glenferry23]

Wenger in the stands. First time since he left the club I believe.

 

[Cruyff14]

That offside was very stiff.

 

[glenferry23]

That offside was very stiff.

For the Saka disallowed one? Yes I’d like to see that one again. Looked close.

 

[glenferry23]

Penalty? Hit his head I think.

 

[glenferry23]

Ah well. Despite the possession etc, very little has been created in the box. Lots to do in the second half here.

 

[glenferry23]

 

[tigs2010]

Just turned on to see the worst shot or goat assist ever

 

[glenferry23]

Lovely from Odegaard. Beautifully worked goal for Saka.

 

[glenferry23]

Just turned on to see the worst shot or goat assist ever

I was convinced it was a pass but now will have to see it again to be sure haha

 

[tigs2010]

I was convinced it was a pass but now will have to see it again to be sure haha

Haha my eyes are barely open. Looked like he was lining up a shot

 

[tigs2010]

Martinelli!!!!

 

[glenferry23]

* that’s a cracking finish. Martinelli. Bang.

 

[glenferry23]

Arsene likes that one.

 

[tigs2010]

Is it too early to start dreaming of an Eddie hat trick on Boxing Day?

 

[windyhill]

What. A. Turnaround.

 

[glenferry23]

He cops so much s**t from the fans does Nketiah, so happy for him to score that one. Lovely turn and finish. More of that please.

 

[charcoalchicken]

Good win to start off the second part of the season

 

[tigs2010]

Didn’t see first half but we looked like a well oiled machine in the second half.

Don’t think we could have asked for much more. Dominated play, created great chances and Eddie getting on the score sheet.