Arsenal v Leeds Utd Match Thread - Jamie Shackleton replaces the injured Kalvin Phillips

[mothbanquet]

If Strujik goes DM and Ayling CB with Dallas at RB then we will completely undo the improvements which we have made in recent weeks formation wise, and lose all the attacking momentum which Ayling provides as a FB. We will probably be totally bossed in the middle of the park if we go that way.

This is their take on the match. I can't believe the comment ' We absolutely have better players than them, but so do every other team in the league.' He obviously hasn't seen much of Raphinha so far...

https://positivelyarsenal.com/2021/02/1 ... s-leeds-2/

Unfortunately Arteta's not quite so naïve. While I would broadly agree with the statement, a few of our players are outperforming theirs. Skill ceiling hardly matters when European-level players are performing at mid-table Prem standard. Not to mention that with the likes of Klich and Dallas to name just two, we're really not yet certain how far they will go as they seem to be getting better and better.

[CHAPELALLMAN]

Unfortunately Arteta's not quite so naïve. While I would broadly agree with the statement, a few of our players are outperforming theirs. Skill ceiling hardly matters when European-level players are performing at mid-table Prem standard. Not to mention that with the likes of Klich and Dallas to name just two, we're really not yet certain how far they will go as they seem to be getting better and better.

I think Dallas is the most underrated player in the team. He has been a revelation in midfield.

[Smudge3920]

Interesting league based on form the last 10 games...
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[andrewjohnsmith]

Meslier

Ayling Struijk Cooper Alioski

Dallas

Raphinha Klich Shackleton Harrison

Bamford

I'd go along with that if KP is out. Strujik is just settling in at CB so don't change it. I might have played Pablo if he was fit. I'm not sure that he is though. I'd like to see Shackleton get a bit of a run.

[1964white]

I think Dallas is the most underrated player in the team. He has been a revelation in midfield.

Totally agree Chapel, so much improvement in his whole game. One of the first names on the team sheet for me

[The Subhuman]

[The Subhuman]

As thought Shack starts for Kalvin though probably Dallas plays the deep role in the 3

[1964white]

Pablo & Gelhardt spotted at the Emirates so those two are definitely in the squad

[Chilli D]

Pablo on the bench at least

[Chilli D]

They've missed Davis from the subs list

[The Subhuman]

Huggins on the bench too, possibly the best left wing back at the club

[The Subhuman]

They've missed Davis from the subs list

Should have gone to specsavers?

[The Subhuman]

But there is only 8 on the bench according to that

[Cjay]

That is so not A premier league bench.

[Cjay]

Odegaard, Smith-Rowe and Saka.

Potentially a very creative trio that against our injury ravaged defence.

[Irish Ian]

Afternoon folk,

Our best hope is they go toe to toe and we exploit the room they give us.

[andrewjohnsmith]

But there is only 8 on the bench according to that

I noticed that - Davis is the only center back? Weird that Cresswell or Casey wouldn't be there

[1964white]

So Roberts & Costa to come on, maybe Davis with Pablo possibly getting ten minutes.

[andrewjohnsmith]

So Roberts & Costa to come on, maybe Davis with Pablo possibly getting ten minutes.

I think Pablo will only come on if needed. Otherwise he'll play in the 23's tomorrow.

[YorkshireSquare]

Bielsa has indicated that Struijk will play defensive midfield, Luke Ayling will move to the centre of defence whilst Shackelton will play right back.