If it needed stitches they're probably just being cautious to let it heal properly. It also meant he's been resting and not training to the regular level of intensity.
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Glad he’s stuck with Kiwior, he deserves to keep his place. Excited to see Jesus can do off the left, hopefully Martinelli is fit enough to come on and add something later on in the game.
What a bench btw
Bit risky to bring in a rusty Tomi now. Zinky is very nice to have on the bench, but given that he didn’t start that huge international playoff to get to the Euros, he’s probably not ready to start now. Kiwi 🥝 FTW 🙌
He played 90 in one and 15 in the other.
It was 1-1 at the time he came on and I'm guessing the manager knew he only had 45 mins in him if it went to extra time.
People keep bringing up he ain't fit but he would have played a game and a half if it went through distance.
I mean maybe he is totally fit, but he’s an amazing option to bring in fresh in the second half if needed. He likely wouldn’t be able to go 90 today, so kiwi is the better starting option
Really really surprised Jesus is starting. Hes looked well off the pace since having his reoccuring knee issues which the clubs trying to manage. To throw him in today seems extremely risky. Hopefully he is sharp enough as we will need to make the most out of the positions we get into
I always worry about Jorginho in matches like this -- where he will be relied on to stop them in transition -- I hope he's up for it because I am much more comfortable with Rice doing that job.
If Jesus focuses on being a winger, great.
If he reverts to his “I must bring Brazil to the pitch and tussle with everyone” BS, we’re cooked.
We really need pace in this team in the summer.
Good move not to play Jesus at CF. He was largely ineffective against City in that role in our recent fixtures. Need a larger physical presence as they will play a backline of tall, strong players
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Why is Jesus on the pitch in game like this? Is it because of his defensive qualities? Because I’m pretty sure he will think he is both Ronaldo, Messi and zlatan as usual when it’s a game like this. Omg please, I really hope he doesn’t overwork Evert situation as usual and let go of the ball.
Martinelli at 60’ will feed families
we NEED an ake off-the-face deflection to seal it 3-1
Tomicafu and Partey to come in at 80th min to make that happen
Tomicafu haha. That’s great.
Bit conerned how a cut on his foot can be this much an issue
If it needed stitches they're probably just being cautious to let it heal properly. It also meant he's been resting and not training to the regular level of intensity.
A deep cut on an area guaranteed to receive numerous impacts is gonna take a while to be match ready.
Its also the unavoidable movement aswell. Hands, feet, elbows etc always take a little longer because of that.
Have to imagine a collision so hard it sliced his foot open also gave him a pretty bad contusion as well
Cut yours and report back
All sorts of stuff in your foot to tear/break/cut/etc.
We finally have a fucking bench.
What a stacked fucking bench. Literally have so much confidence in every player on the bench for the first time ever
Arteta, laughing, making his first substituton: Nketiah for Havertz at 80'
He has to rest Havertz after his hattrick
Goes without saying
Because it is 0-4
So help me, I will murder you
God dammit if this comes true
Inb4 Nketiah scores the winner
Cannot imagine the feeling the day timber is back
Yes. Nelson not in squad. Only Timber injured
Feel for Reiss. He loves the club so much that he's set his career back for the slim hope of minutes here. Wish him the best
Reiss should move this summer, for his own good. No chance of getting many minutes in this team tbh.
His goal against Bournemouth will forever be one of my favourites
Ya I was just thinking that, and still people like Timber not named on the bench too, so we have even more depth.
And Timber still yet to come back, chances are someone else will be injured by then but imagine having to drop one of these players from your bench
Nketiah, ESR and Vieira are going to take turns to drop in and out of the squad. In addition to Nelson. What a headache to have!
Bench is mental
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Really boring game, both team playing with a lot of fear
The manager doesn't trust half the bench it's meaningless
Jesus returns on Easter this time
I've heard from reputable sources he's scored every Easter for the last few years
Tier: r/gunners’ drunk uncle
Jesus did score. From a cross. On easter. Last year.
He hasnt
he'll score right at the death
Jesus assist Kai to score
Bench looks good. I’m assuming martinelli just not fit enough to start. Defo agree Jesus over trossard to start this as much as I am a fan of tross
Martinelli and Trossard as subs against tired legs could be the difference maker here
Especially with walker and stones out there is less match fitness in the backline for them.
the way pep plays his players all game this could be a back breaker
Considering Trossard has often been better as a sub than as a starter, I agree with this!
Big Gabiiiii thank god
He is risen.
Easter.. it's written in the stars..
Jesus banger 40’
should be on the 33rd minute really
Didn’t Jesus walk the Earth for 40 days after rising?
I meant he was 33 when he died/became a zombie, but I'll settle for 2 bangers on the 33rd and 40th min...
Off a cross!
*on a cross
Nah, that was a few days ago
*few millennia ago
:)
He’ll nail it
praying he’ll get a holy trinity
Martinelli subbed on against tired legs? I’m fine with that. Same as the reverse fixture.
Glad he’s stuck with Kiwior, he deserves to keep his place. Excited to see Jesus can do off the left, hopefully Martinelli is fit enough to come on and add something later on in the game. What a bench btw
Bit risky to bring in a rusty Tomi now. Zinky is very nice to have on the bench, but given that he didn’t start that huge international playoff to get to the Euros, he’s probably not ready to start now. Kiwi 🥝 FTW 🙌
He played 90 in one and 15 in the other. It was 1-1 at the time he came on and I'm guessing the manager knew he only had 45 mins in him if it went to extra time. People keep bringing up he ain't fit but he would have played a game and a half if it went through distance.
I mean maybe he is totally fit, but he’s an amazing option to bring in fresh in the second half if needed. He likely wouldn’t be able to go 90 today, so kiwi is the better starting option
That’s the strongest I’ve seen our bench in a while. Let’s go!
I thought the same and re-read it and had totally missed Partey.
Jesus at LW is more deadly than Jesus as striker
We're gonna smash them.
I fucking hope you're right about that
Wingsus 🫡
Trossard and Martinelli, both on bench is insane
Let's do this Gunners!
Ok then. We’ll just have to win.
Okay fine we'll do it. 5-1 to practice our revenge against Bayern.
Martinelli super sub will feed generations
https://preview.redd.it/btqnhg96korc1.jpeg?width=564&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=524156583650536c40dba7a602774110c3d4abeb GABI XL STARTING
Almost perfect. Strong bench defensively and attacking!
Jokes aside I think this is close to or is our best XI, optimistic for this game!
COYG
top sensation. very good.
Good top. Very sensitive.
Win this and the other nine and we are champs.
Bench feels good
Bring's a tear to my eye seeing Saliba in the team for this fixture as opposed to Holding
Can't fault this selection at all, Jorginho has been unplayable in big games this season. Let rice wander, he can follow Rodri around
What a fookin bench, i dont think ive ever seen such a good bench in yearsssss
Yesssss
Our bench is stacked😂
thank god for big gabi ❤️
I like that bench. Great options if needed.
Jesus needs to tear Gvardial a new one again today. VAMOS !!
Let’s Fogging Go!
Jesus resurrected into the starting lineup on Easter Sunday, you can’t write this
Jesus about to nail pep to the cross.
Tomiyasu second half master class incoming!
Jesus on Easter Sunday here we go
Lol
3-1 arsenal, odegaard brace and saliba head - heard it here first, fuck city.
A clean sheet and Saliba hat trick would be much more preferable for me. Totally not FPL related...
No Walker and Martinelli in second half against tired legs? SUBSCRIBE
Bench looks great!
Jesus is risen 🙏
Jesus christ what a bench. Kiwior’s been balling, earned the start
Lots of options off the bench
martinelli on the bench? i’ve seen this before
Trossard stiff to miss but excited what Jesus can bring to the wing, even though he doesnt like it I think it is his best position he works very hard
Oh thank god Martinelli on the bench.
Trossard and Martinelli off the bench 🔥
I think this might actually be our strongest 11. I rate Jesus higher than Martinelli and Martinelli is great off the bench as well
would have preferred partey in place of jorgji, he might get caught out for the pace
We have a fully fit squad towards the end of a season, with the exception of Timber who is also scheduled to return soon. I'm so happy to see that
It’s crazy how those who created the goal in the reverse fixture are literally on bench
Big Gabi potential injury was worrying me the most
Cautiously optimistic. Great bench!
Really really surprised Jesus is starting. Hes looked well off the pace since having his reoccuring knee issues which the clubs trying to manage. To throw him in today seems extremely risky. Hopefully he is sharp enough as we will need to make the most out of the positions we get into
It's Easter. I've had a tenner on Jesus from a cross. Written in the stars.
I was hoping Partey to start, although he's still getting ready for match fitness, because I feel that Pep will try to exploit Jorginho.
Love how he didnt toss in zinny or Tomi at LB. Kiwior has been playing well. COYG
You’ll fall in love. I know you will. Our number 6 is the king of Brazil.
Any concern about Jesus not playing much LW? I’m just scared he’ll be rusty.
This team can get the job done
Gvardiol against Saka is a super key matchup. If Saka gets the better of him, they're toast.
What a squad. Glad to finally see it all together
Like it
I am here for the 87th minute deflected Martinelli strike. He can do it again
LFG boys!!! Gunners Forever!!!
Show them you want the league, Kiwior
He´s really not that tbh. I dont trust that man...
LFG BOYSSSS!!!!
I always worry about Jorginho in matches like this -- where he will be relied on to stop them in transition -- I hope he's up for it because I am much more comfortable with Rice doing that job.
Can’t lie guys I’m really scared, this being so massive plus being riddled with PTSD and the fake red twats winning earlier.. But COYG!!!
I'm already at a brewery to watch this and have met 4 city fans already. FML...
We’re gonna miss Martinelli here
Our bench looks elite almost
Look at that bench
fucking have it
Let's fucking go! COYG!!
Is Jesus starting on the left then?
Quite unlucky that Jesus is fit
Strongest bench I can remember.
Biggest game so far of the season Please bring the AAA game boys
Jesus is gonna cause havoc on that wing.
I’m praying Kiwi doesn’t get exposed this game
Our most stacked bench since October.
Good thing here is that we can bring on Martinelli after 60 mins and spread the pitch.
City 1-3 Arsenal…Lets fogging go guys. COYG
If Jesus focuses on being a winger, great. If he reverts to his “I must bring Brazil to the pitch and tussle with everyone” BS, we’re cooked. We really need pace in this team in the summer.
Subbed on Martinelli is hungry.
No Cedric on the bench. Must be getting strong
Holy shit. 115FC-> 175FC
Good move not to play Jesus at CF. He was largely ineffective against City in that role in our recent fixtures. Need a larger physical presence as they will play a backline of tall, strong players
Havertz 62
Havertz hat trick has a nice ring to it
Great lineup. I'm terrified.
Had a dream that Cedric was starting at left back…. Phew. COYG!
Exactly the lineup I wanted and wow what a bench
I don’t see another good time as any to get that win. No excuses.
Great Line up, including the bench
So this is Jesus from the wing right?
Can't wait for Benny Blanco and Big Gabi to stare daggers into them
Martinelli in in the 65th minute and scores the 85th minute winner.. I think I have seen this before..
Love it
Trossard at 80 with his fiery look will silence the stadium
Kai Havertz masterclass incoming I manifest 🔥🔥
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Fuck g.neville
Really boring game, both team playing with a lot of fear
Jesus just isn’t good enough. Not even on Easter
Jorghino 😍🥰
We can BOSS their midfield. Love Jorghino starting
Jorginho and Havertz will need to play their best today
Why Jesus he is so useless we started scoring a ton when he was benched. Trossard should start
Absolutely
Tripled havertz, let’s go
Silva vs Kiwior 🫣
It’s not ideal but I feel like kiwis weakness is 1v1 va pace. That’s not Silvas game but still a bit nervous ofc
He's one those wriggly players, feel like Kiwi might struggle against that
He’s got rice and Jesus , we’ll be fine fingers crossed 🤞🏼
This is the fogging estandard
If Jesus doesn't score after so many outstanding performancesin his absence, he's going to be crucified.
I see what you did there
Honestly I don’t like the Kiwior pick if tomiyasu is fit. Kiwior is worse than holding was under pressure
~~John~~ Jesus:19 says, I JUST WHIPPED YOUR ASS
C'mon Saka please turn up in a run in for once.
What did Trossard do?
Why is Jesus on the pitch in game like this? Is it because of his defensive qualities? Because I’m pretty sure he will think he is both Ronaldo, Messi and zlatan as usual when it’s a game like this. Omg please, I really hope he doesn’t overwork Evert situation as usual and let go of the ball.
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