West Ham v Arsenal Preview & Live

West Ham's home form is incredible. They have beaten Liverpool and City already over there. And despite us having better players, their morale is quite high and no doubt they will be playing to their best to keep the home form up and continue their stay in the top 4.

History says West Ham haven't beaten us in 6 years but that counts to little when it comes down to present. We are struggling and despite the results, we have not played great football and often resort to depending on luck or individual brilliance. Not to mention we lose control whenever pressure mounts on us.

Tomorrow, it's essential we take the lead. West Ham don't concede much at home and if they take the lead, it will be quite difficult for us to get back in the game. Undoubtedly they will score via counter if we are chasing the game.

Worried about Carroll destroying Mertesacker. Hope Monreal starts instead of Chambers as well. Koscielny has a very small chance so let's hope he makes it. let's see if Rosicky is risked so soon again.

Hoping for a win but who knows

Good Work Sam.

Playing any team is a struggle for us and West Ham are a good team and know how to play us. I think Wenger will go with Sanogo, Podolski career at Arsenal is over thanks to a stubborn old man.

2 games in 2 days and if Wenger dont rotate, he should retire.

hope whatever Podolski touches turn to Gold
his record is so good vs them same for santi and Theo

luckiest of wins would do

Feeling good for this one tbh.

Think we will shade it 2-1.

Arsenal team v West Ham: Szczesny, Debuchy, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Flamini, Coquelin, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Cazorla, Alexis, Welbeck

Hmm interesting team. I hope we know what we are doing with Ox and Koscielny.

people were complaining about Flamini-Arteta midfield
now take that
Flamini-Coquelin
must be one of the worst Arsene has ever fielded

anyway lets do this

COYG

Let's do this

Coquelin starts? Really? Goes on to show how many injuries we have, when a player recalled from loan has to start.

Also shows that we are going to try really hard not to concede, if we are starting 2 DMs and also risking Koscielny.

A lot will depend on Cazorla and Ox to knit defence and attack. Expect Song to be in there to make it difficult and break up play.

I am genuinely worried about this game now. We have dropped points against City, Chelsea, United, Spurs and Liverpool already IIRC. Them being above us in the table makes it a big game, and we usually *bleep* those up.

Truth be told I'm sh*tting my pants here

Anybody got the official lineups?

EDIT: nevermind, got them

http://www.goallegacy.net/t37083-west-ham-v-arsenal-preview-live#1352736

Thanks RG

Here's hoping to Coquelin proving all you doubters wrong and remain true to his nickname.

#TeamLeCoq #InCoqWeTrust

Both Monreal and Per have been sub par. Koscielny even half fit is our best defender.

Coquelin is doing quite well. Kos has been a beast

ffs we are winning

How the effin' hell are we two up after that half?!?! roflmao

What a half

We've been poor, but we are by 2 goals - no complaints there

Oh and these TSN1 commentators are *bleep* wankers.

Tony Gale mate. He's on every channel.

Fair play to Coquelin. Been very good

Every time Coquelin starts and has a good game, we end up losing.. Atleast that is the impression I have :/

Tony Gale? *checks wikipedia*

"300 games played for West Ham"

It all makes sense now... WANKER.

Watching with Ukrainian commentary>>>>>

3 pts ffs

Get THe F in there

urbaNRoots wrote:Tony Gale? *checks wikipedia*

"300 games played for West Ham"

It all makes sense now... WANKER.

I swear it was such crappy commentary. There was a distinct bias in his words. I think I am more pissed off by that than our performance. Don't even get me started on Wenger's man management.

Sina wrote:Watching with Ukrainian commentary>>>>>

Should have done the same. I can't watch on mute, I miss the chants and emotions :/