| SoccerOD.com - Over Dose! |
TGL:CBKoE
Moderator
|
Joined: 12 Aug 2005
Posts: 981
Location: At Home
24768 ODpoints
|
Blackburn Vs Arsenal
| Quote: |  Just 20 days have passed since Blackburn suffered a resounding 6-2 defeat at Emirates Stadium, but Mark Hughes' men have won all four games since and will be hopeful of causing Arsenal problems on Saturday, live on PremPlus.
Rovers outbattled the Premiership's fourth-placed side last season in a 1-0 win at Ewood Park, and the weekend's encounter is likely to be another stern test of Arsenal's durability on the road.
However, Arsene Wenger's men could hardly be in a more positive frame of mind as they come into the game off the back of their incredible 6-3 win at Anfield in the Carling Cup on Wednesday.
The Gunners' first XI is likely to take on a different complexion at Ewood Park, and worryingly for Rovers the Londoners will strengthen for their visit to Lancashire.
The likes of Thierry Henry, Gilberto and Tomas Rosicky should all reclaim their places, whilst Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor is back to challenge Robin van Persie for a starting role after suffering a thigh injury on Boxing Day.
William Gallas is one senior figure who will not make the game as the French international has suffered a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury, meaning Philippe Senderos and Johan Djourou will fight for the right to partner Kolo Toure at the heart of defence.
Justin Hoyte will continue at right-back as Emmanuel Eboue and Lauren remain short of fitness, whilst Abou Diaby could claim a place on the bench after making his comeback against Liverpool.
Freddie Ljungberg is still struggling with a hamstring injury, and Wenger will be under pressure to start with Julio Baptista after his four-goal haul at Anfield.
Rovers boss Hughes has doubts surrounding Shabani Nonda due to a groin problem, but Benni McCarthy is currently one of the most in-form strikers in England with a goal in each of his last five outings and will return along with Robbie Savage after being rested for the FA Cup win over Everton.
In-demand defender Lucas Neill also returns to the team after serving a one-match ban, but former Arsenal man David Bentley does sit out due to suspension.
Fellow former Gunner Francis Jeffers is still short of fitness despite training on Thursday and whilst Steven Reid (back), Ryan Nelsen (hamstring) and Jason Roberts (broken metatarsal) are all making encouraging progress, the key trio are likely to be absent for another few weeks.
Skysports.com Prediction: 1-1
Two teams full of confidence to cancel each other out.
Player to watch: Benni McCarthy
Source : Sky Sports  |
i'll say 3-1, henry x2 thats all & mccarthy |
| Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:56 am |
|
|
|
issbill 
Soccer Star
|
Joined: 13 Jan 2006
Posts: 3482
43594 ODpoints
|
I'll say 1-1 and no way will it be 3-1 at Blackburn |
| Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:59 am |
|
|
|
TGL:CBKoE
Moderator
|
Joined: 12 Aug 2005
Posts: 981
Location: At Home
24768 ODpoints
|
| issbill wrote: | | I'll say 1-1 and no way will it be 3-1 at Blackburn |
i kno, but with there 2 recent wins against Liverpool, & scorin 9 goals, the've got a chance to score many goals in this game  |
| Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:01 pm |
|
|
|
issbill
Soccer Star
|
Joined: 13 Jan 2006
Posts: 3482
43594 ODpoints
|
I think you forget Blackburn won 4-1 away to Everon last week and only just lost to Man U, who I think are far better then Arsenal
Also Arsenal have a poor record away at Blackburn |
| Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:37 pm |
|
|
|
doggiedog
Division 1 Rookie
|
Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 1309
11571 ODpoints
|
most teams have poor records away to blackburn |
| Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:46 pm |
|
|
|
footyfanatic51
Division 2 Rookie
|
Joined: 15 May 2006
Posts: 410
16660 ODpoints
|
i say 1-0 to arsenal.. |
| Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:55 pm |
|
|
|
TGL:CBKoE
Moderator
|
Joined: 12 Aug 2005
Posts: 981
Location: At Home
24768 ODpoints
|
so far its 30 mins into the 1st half, & its
Blackburn 0
Arsenal 0, Gilberto Sent Off, 13 |
| Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:23 pm |
|
|
|
footyfanatic51
Division 2 Rookie
|
Joined: 15 May 2006
Posts: 410
16660 ODpoints
|
looks like arsenal pulled through 2-0 |
| Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:36 pm |
|
|
|
|
This site complies with the W3 Standards for HTML 4.1 Transitional and W3 CSS.
Soccer Links | Sitemap |
Powered by phpBB © 2005 soccerOD
|
