Saints 1-0 Arsenal - Match Thread

[Gingeletiss]

Straight from watching the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash, to ESPN and the Saints, this is what Saturdays should be about. Heaven.

[Maya's Dad]

12 minutes ago, Gingeletiss said:

Straight from watching the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash, to ESPN and the Saints, this is what Saturdays should be about. Heaven.

could have gone one further and watched the racing at sandown as well 😉

[Lighthouse]

13 hours ago, Pamplemousse said:

We're gonna beat them tonight and on Tuesday. For whatever reason, their fans truly fear us and consider us our bogey team.

 

Also, I want revenge for 2003.

We've knocked them out of a cup at least twice since then, so it's not really revenge. Unless we got them in another final of course.

[trousers]

[trousers]

[egg]

Surprised at that, very strong line up. Looks like cedric left back for them which will be a weakness. 

I fancy us today. 

[HarvSFC]

Strong team, they’re resting a load for midweek.

[cloggy saint]

Fortunes have changed somewhat since the teams met in the league, 0-2

[Whitey Grandad]

These games usually go to the team that wants it more. Straight for their throats and never let the grip slacken ought to do it.

[The Curse of St Mary's]

Arsenal resting key players which is surprising. Playing likes of Pepe and Willian won't go down well if they lose.  Still a tough game for us but we can't play a stronger lineup ourselves so we are seemingly going for it which is good news. 

 

[Totton Saint]

A full strength team besides Romeo and Diallo is no slouch

[Ken Tone]

McCarthy?  Rested or......?

[trousers]

Just now, Ken Tone said:

McCarthy?  Rested or......?

Rotation policy for cup games 

[Ken Tone]

Just now, trousers said:

Rotation policy for cup games 

Fair enough but I'd have thought he'd be on the bench instead of Lewis. 

[gammon cheeks]

Very strong team ...Saints 2 Arsenal 0

[trousers]

Arsenal fans loving their line up...

 

 

[Shroppie]

2 minutes ago, trousers said:

Rotation policy for cup games 

Understandable. Forster needs game time and the Cup is the only real option.

[danjosaint]

But u would have Mccarthy on bench tho !

[austsaint]

39 minutes ago, Gingeletiss said:

Straight from watching the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash, to ESPN and the Saints, this is what Saturdays should be about. Heaven.

Time difference works well for you over there Ginge.  What is it.. a 7:15 or 8:15pm kick off for you in the West.     No chance of falling asleep on the couch!

[Chez]

13 minutes ago, cloggy saint said:

Fortunes have changed somewhat since the teams met in the league, 0-2

Arsenal's confidence, form and fortune changed pretty much half way through that match. They are a completely different side to the one coming into that game which was on its knees. They looked very good against Newcastle midweek. Much changed line up though. Glad to see we have gone strong. Never a better chance to win the FA cup with the side we have. Hope we can re-find our goalscoring form with Ings and Adams.

Edited 23 January, 2021 by Chez

[Gingeletiss]

Just now, austsaint said:

Time difference works well for you over there Ginge.  What is it.. a 7:15 or 8:15pm kick off for you in the West.     No chance of falling asleep on the couch!

2015hrs K.O.

[austsaint]

Just now, Gingeletiss said:

2015hrs K.O.

22:15 here in Brisbane - enjoy the match....here's to a Saints win.

[Viking Saint]

Happy with that and glad we're taking it seriously. The flipside, if we lose, heads will be down for the league return match. COYR!!

[wadesmith]

Ha ha, look at their crap line-up! We’re going to smash them! Hilarious.

[suewhistle]

Our bench seems to get younger and more inexperienced with every game. Long stands out a bit!

[Viking Saint]

Just now, suewhistle said:

Our bench seems to get younger and more inexperienced with every game. Long stands out a bit!

As being the worst player on the bench??

[suewhistle]

1 minute ago, wadesmith said:

Ha ha, look at their crap line-up! We’re going to smash them! Hilarious.

But look at -their_ bench!

[austsaint]

1 minute ago, suewhistle said:

Our bench seems to get younger and more inexperienced with every game. Long stands out a bit!

Indeed, I'm hoping Long sits this one out....and most other games for that matter.  Embarrassing to watch him these days.

[davefizzy14]

Fancy our chances today - 2-0 Ings and Theo COYR 

Edited 23 January, 2021 by davefizzy14

[Shroppie]

6 minutes ago, suewhistle said:

Our bench seems to get younger and more inexperienced with every game. Long stands out a bit!

His age equals the sum of the rest of the bench

[CB Fry]

Pleased he's picked a competitive team to at least have a crack at the Cup.

[saint77]

8 minutes ago, suewhistle said:

But look at -their_ bench!

What we looking for 

[Baird of the land]

why have arsenal 2 gk's on their bench?

[Saint_Tony]

didn't expect that line up.  Lumped on us to win at 9/5, should win this comfortably, 3-0 

[Shroppie]

6 minutes ago, Baird of the land said:

why have arsenal 2 gk's on their bench?

Is one a penalty expert?

[nta786]

Given the hypothetical choice I’d take the win today but of course no reason why we can’t beat them on Tuesday too!

I am happy with our line up exactly what I expected- ultimately top players can play PL and then CL without needing rest, ours should be able to do it too!

[whelk]

excellent line up. Nice one Ralph. Imagine what Poch would have done.

too hopeful to think we wil” all be jabbed up and at Wembley though.

although wouldn’t underestimate that Arsenal side. Martinelli is a decent player.

[spyinthesky]

Strong team and hope nobody gets injured.
Who will play Central defence if Bednerak or Stephens get injured, or sent off, ahead of Tuesday nights game?
I know I am being unduly cautious but we do need +/- 11 points to be safe.
I still remember the season when we were relatively comfortable at the start of a New Year then hardly got a point as we slid towards relegation before being saved by a dodgy pen v Newcastle which provided a platform to improve.
Recollect that Bournemouth were in a relatively safe position last year before injuries affected them

Edited 23 January, 2021 by spyinthesky

[suewhistle]

13 minutes ago, saint77 said:

What we looking for 

The experience and quality on their bench compared to ours. HTH.

[Shroppie]

This feels too comfortable. With these teams we should be favourites but I fear a performance from the Arsenal reserves with a point to make.

[Jonnyboy]

All depends which Ings turns up - injured, wantaway Ings or hungry, fit Ings. 

[Shroppie]

10 minutes ago, Saint_Tony said:

didn't expect that line up.  Lumped on us to win at 9/5, should win this comfortably, 3-0 

Their team is effectively their Europa line-up. They've won every Europa game

[trousers]

2 minutes ago, Jonnyboy said:

All depends which Ings turns up - injured, wantaway Ings or hungry, fit Ings. 

If Ings scores 2 or 3 the tabloid headlines will be "Want-away Ings sends message to suitors to come and get me".

If Ings has a poor game then the headlines will be "Want-away Ings sends 'sell me' message to Southampton board"

#bollocksheadlineseitherway

 

[Tamesaint]

38 minutes ago, austsaint said:

22:15 here in Brisbane - enjoy the match....here's to a Saints win.

Not very good in Barbados. 8.15am kick off. I have never watched a Saints match before breakfast before.

[Sheaf Saint]

Anyone found a decent stream?

[trousers]

Arsenal changing ends so the sun is in our eyes first half?

[The Cat]

Romario out for Saints according to Keown 🤣

[igsey]

Does this go to extra time and pens if level at 90 mins?

[Donatello]

2 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

Anyone found a decent stream?

http://freestreams-live1.com/btsport1z/

 

Quality - okay.

 

HD links welcome 😁

Edited 23 January, 2021 by Donatello

[trousers]

Just now, igsey said:

Does this go to extra time and pens if level at 90 mins?

Yep