- Nov 18, 2007
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Here we go!
Friedel
Walker - Kaboul - King - BAE
VDV - Parker - Modric - Bale
Defoe - Ade
Walker - Kaboul - King - BAE
VDV - Parker - Modric - Bale
Defoe - Ade
Subs: Cudicini, Bassong, Corluka, Sandro, Lennon, Gio, Pav.
Okay, I know there's been a LOT of talk recently of a 4-2-3-1 with both Parker and Sandro sitting deeper. I myself even agreed for the Wigan game that that was the way forward for us, but I think it could send out the wrong message this weekend against Arsenal. If they were still the dominant team they were 6/7 years ago we'd happily have used that formation to try and scrape a 1-1 draw againbst them, however, like sitting ducks they're there for the taking.
The movement from Adebayor, Bale and Modric in the last 3 games has been quality, add to that the tenacity of Parker and VDV and the pace of Defoe, and I think we have the best midfield/attacking 6 we've had in a North London Derby in the last 20 years. What makes this an even more excitable prospect is the absolute shambles that their defence has been away from home this season, even managing to ship 4 goals at Blackburn. Yes... Blackburn!
It's a winning formula. Bring on Sandro for 30/20 minutes if we have a cushion and ride it out. 3 points here we come!
Okay, I know there's been a LOT of talk recently of a 4-2-3-1 with both Parker and Sandro sitting deeper. I myself even agreed for the Wigan game that that was the way forward for us, but I think it could send out the wrong message this weekend against Arsenal. If they were still the dominant team they were 6/7 years ago we'd happily have used that formation to try and scrape a 1-1 draw againbst them, however, like sitting ducks they're there for the taking.
The movement from Adebayor, Bale and Modric in the last 3 games has been quality, add to that the tenacity of Parker and VDV and the pace of Defoe, and I think we have the best midfield/attacking 6 we've had in a North London Derby in the last 20 years. What makes this an even more excitable prospect is the absolute shambles that their defence has been away from home this season, even managing to ship 4 goals at Blackburn. Yes... Blackburn!
It's a winning formula. Bring on Sandro for 30/20 minutes if we have a cushion and ride it out. 3 points here we come!