Arsenal v Leeds Match Thread - Four changes as Phillips returns and Drameh makes debut

[Cjay]

All round decent, controlling the game, defending well.

However creativity nothing.

That cutting edge pass, the final ball, non existent.

That's what a midfield of Forshaw and Roberts does, it's what having wingers whose main skill is running alot does.

I hope to be wrong but I have never been more convinced in my life that the only reason Bielsa obsessed over James is because James runs a lot.

The lad has no end product and is the latest footballer who should have been a sprinter

Get Gelhardt and Jimmy on

[Carrick Dave]

Good footballer, I've missed everything so far as tea was on the table so with all the pessimism was expecting Arse to be at least 3-0 up

I’ve always thought Forshaw looked a classy footballer but he’s never done it in the Premiership, doing well tonight so far.

Your pal Roberts is also playing well but not threatening to score, and neither is Rodrigo.

Best effort was from Jack, superb save to deny him.

Nketiah is very lively.

[onemoreslogan]

Decent half. Thought Drameh held his own. Even made a cheeky chip up the wing. Game's not too big for him.

Can't understand why James went left and ignored a wide open Rodrigo on that three on two.

[1964white]

Drameh has been impressive so far.

The kid has done really well

[whiteswan]

Whinging already and we havent even kicked off.

Not whinging, just making interesting comments about the team selection

[SG90]

Feels very similar to the FA Cup game two years ago, where we dominated the first half, but didn't take our chances. Then Arsenal scored with their first chance.

[Finnatic]

It helps James’ game immensely when teams don’t sit back.
We are passing to him when he’s in full flow rather than on Saturday when he was facing Dallas while waiting for a pass. We certainly go to Raphinha first when looking for an out ball rather than James.

[Baldbloke]

I hope to be wrong but I have never been more convinced in my life that the only reason Bielsa obsessed over James is because James runs a lot.

He bought him and plays him because he sees something in him that us non football professionals don't see and if it takes half a season to show then so be it. Same reason he picks Forshaw, he's an experienced calming influence who hasn't played for months and to be honest is doing pretty ok in there tonight

[SG90]

Is Shack injured or rested? Surprised if the latter, Dallas looks like the one who could do with a rest.

[whiteswan]

Klich on for Foreshaw

[White Riot]

All round decent, controlling the game, defending well.

However creativity nothing.

That cutting edge pass, the final ball, non existent.

That's what a midfield of Forshaw and Roberts does, it's what having wingers whose main skill is running alot does.

I hope to be wrong but I have never been more convinced in my life that the only reason Bielsa obsessed over James is because James runs a lot.

The lad has no end product and is the latest footballer who should have been a sprinter

Get Gelhardt and Jimmy on

Llorente is our playmaker

[SG90]

Klich on for Foreshaw

Makes not starting or benching Bate all the more silly. Forshaw was never doing 90 mins, and now Klich will be blowing out his arse on Sunday.

[White Riot]

Martinelli with the theatrics again

[White Riot]

Makes not starting or benching Bate all the more silly. Forshaw was never doing 90 mins, and now Klich will be blowing out his arse on Sunday.

Ideal match for Bate to be introduced, opportunity missed

[whiteswan]

Geldhert on for Roberts

[SG90]

He bought him and plays him because he sees something in him that us non football professionals don't see and if it takes half a season to show then so be it. Same reason he picks Forshaw, he's an experienced calming influence who hasn't played for months and to be honest is doing pretty ok in there tonight

Well he better show it soon or we'll be in the Championship next season.

[White Riot]

Joffe coming on for Tyro

[Irish Ian]

Rodrigo gives it away again and we are under pressure.

[White Riot]

Defended better tonight

[Irish Ian]

Beautiful Ben down getting treatment

Off he goes,

Now perhaps Rod can get an inch,