So here we go again. Attempt 7 to get past the 1st KO round and we have a familar foe in Bayern Munich. The last time we played here we lost 5-1 lets hope we do a bit better if we want to go back to London with the tie alive.
WEDNESDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2017
ALLIANZ ARENA
19:45 KO
LIVE ON BT SPORT
About time we got some chatter going on the big game! I know there’s every chance we could fuck this up yet again, but come on Arsenal, at the very least, come away from Munich with still a chance to do something in the return leg.
Far too long we’ve fucked up the 2nd round and all stemming from woeful first legs. We must come away with at least an away goal. A score draw would be very dandy. 0-0 wouldn’t really be the best for us.
No idea what Wenger will do regards to lineups, but Welbeck has to feature in this. Heavily underused right now, could be the little bit of spice we need.
We’ve been a mess of late, but no time to dwell on that, it’s time for everyone to step up and produce their A game.
Think we might compete honestly for an hour but don’t see us having the tactical nous or discipline to get a good enough result.
We get caught in the headlights in these big games. 2 0 for Bayern for me.
If you wanna get anything out of this game the scourge of Bayern, OG12, has to start. (Not srs)
The key to winning this match up is the tactical instruction (AW) and commitment to the execution (players). Set up to counter attack, Solid defensive shape, aggressive pressing in certain areas. We’ve beaten them before like this and we can do it against.
Iwobi, Theo out. Welbz and Lucas in. Elneny x Xhaka midfield two
I think this is the perfect game for Welbeck and Perez to start. Although I’m not convinced about Perez defensive contribution but think he should be disciplined enough.
I was actually going to say the same. Expect Arsene to be extra cautious away from home against Bayern. Although I wouldn’t be surprised to see Oxlade start at CM considering he’s played so well there and he has a habit of showing up against top opposition.