Arsene Wenger has responded to the brilliant performance and hat-trick of the Arsenal and England international speedster Theo Walcott against West Brom last week by giving him a place in the starting line up as the Gunners prepae for a second FA cup final at Wembley in the space of a year.
Not only has Theo got the nod but he keeps his position as centre forward with Olivier Giroud having to make do with a place on the subs bench. With the Big Frenchman are Jack Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs and David Ospina who also miss out, as does the Ox who is at least fit enough to make the squad.
Wenger has kept with his recent formation of Ramsey, Cazorla and Ozil and I assume that the Welshman will be playing on the right again although there is usually plenty of interchange between the creative players. Coquelin keeps his place which is a good idea as our opponents have plenty of danger in their own team, although their pacy front man Gabriel Agbonlahor only makes the bench.
Szczesny
Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal
Cazorla, Coquelin
Ramsey, Ozil, Alexis
Walcott
subs: Ospina, Gabriel, Gibbs, Flamini, Wilshere, Chamberlain, Giroud
What we do not want is a repeat of the shaky start against Hull City in last season´s final but I think Arsenal should be more composed this time and we should be set to round the season off in style. COYG!
Good Team Selection.3-1 to Us.
Good one indeed. Thank you, Arsene.
Disclaimer: Whatever I do or say after the game, after we must have won, I’m not to be held responsible.
F***k it, bitches!!!!!!! Stay hopeful!!!
I’m scared, have a bad feeling
schezney and per starting is a big mistake. We needed Gabriel and ospina, plus I think giroud would have given us a different option up front. I’m scared as fuuuk
Ramsey is pure shiiiiiit,I hope he leaves for good,I’m tired of him
Take Theo with you Ramsey.
Theo is shiiiiiit,he missed an open goal
take a sedative bro, we are ripping em, only a matter of time, Merts been solid,
Yeah but Ramsey has been very poor,very poor…Theo has been OK after the goal,he missed an open goal but made up for it with the goal.
seancali, ever consider suicide ?
LOl! Chill, amigo!!!
F***k it, Ramsey is handsome. He could be mistaken for me, just that I’m much taller. #winks
MY GOD!…….. Bob!……. “Wiolshere”? Slaughtering at its best L()L
msg to all haters of walcott………..HIDE UR UGLY HEADS
Good lineup, although would’ve wanted Ramsey to be our CM or super sub rather than on the right wing..
COME ON BOYS, lets make it twice in a row and BECOME THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CLUB IN THE HISTORY OF FA CUP! COYG!!
Come on Arsenal!!!!!
theo and szczesny ?! now that’s bold. lets crush em!!!!!!!
Came 1.5 hours early to an Arsenal bar in Chicago and it was already packed with Gooners. COYG lets defend our title let’s bring this trophy home!
Villa 1 Arsenal 0 Benteke!!
hafiz……… U belong in the psychiatric ward
Wtf!! This is to much man.
Goal Benteke!!!!
Walcott is poor….we need a wc striker next season to lead our attack
really?
Eat your words boy
gotta play aggressively and score couple goals early.
Would be nice to have someone instead of Mert,and maybe make sense to have Giroud instead of Ozil.
MY GOD!…….. Bob!……. “Wiolshere”? Slaughtering at its best L()L
yellow?this freaking liberalism not to give card yearly to the best player
People may not like this, but Ospina may not have went to that ball or flap at it and let Benteke score. Szczesny is far more convincing collecting balls with his 6 foot 6 height.
I don’t why Mert keep pump high ball up, we are playing Walcott not Giroud.
I like Ramsey energy but he need to keep his composure and he will become WC.
Composure is one of the best parts of Ramsey’s game! Imo to be WC he just needs to stay fit.
I meant if he don’t rush his shot or pass, he will be my WC player.
Should be 2-0 up, but we’re at least making chances and performing well.
Why suddenly villa defend become so good?
ozil looks brilliant today, even tracking back…
Ozil is a world class player what he does with the ball is magical. I just wish more fans could since it
Theo is useless, how did he miss that chance???
Feeling like a mug right about now? Lol
Yeah, get the fudge off here you plastic mug
He missed an open goal, how did he missed that???we could have been three or four goals up if it wasn’t for Theo and ramsey
Ozil motm
Theo just shut you the f*ck up. You’ve been shooting your mouth off since kickoff, I doubt we’ll be hearing from you for the rest of the match. A fan should support his team. But plastic is as plastic does.
I kind of wish we had Giroud in there as an experienced striker but nevertheless we are still looking good.
I’m impressed by Szczesny. He looks confident
Obviously Alexis, Cazorla, Ozil look awesome
Awesome save by Hart and Villa defense look strong.
Anyway it’s just a matter of time for a breakthrough
Sorry meant Given not Hart lol
F*cling mert, giving pressure to the goali by passing back when there is a opponent near him.
People are you guys this center referee come with his cards .. GIVE VILLA THE DAM F*K**G CARD REF.
schezny,mert and ozil out-ospina,Gibbs,giroud in
What match are you watching?
Just curious
I’m sure his is view this match at the back side of his television set…
or the backside of his wife..
Whatever the outcome of the match result, I am proud of the team, they really show it on the pitch.
GOAAAAAAAAALLL!!! THEEOOOOO!!!!
WALCOTT!!!!!!!!
GOAL!!!!!!!
Yes one goal lead into 2nd half is a good time.
theo decision brilliant! 4 goals, 130 minutes!
That what a CF do, scored goal.
Danny Murphy: “I don’t think Theo is very comfortable on his left foot”
(15 seconds later)
Danny Murphy: “Its a great finish!…..on his weaker foot”
What great banter!!!
COYG!!!!!!!
Sanchez is all right foot. Walcott is quite strong on his weak side.
I had a feeling that shot would go in because Walcott was well open and he is a good finisher especially when he is open
I hope this starts a goal rush for us. A good lead will ease our nerves 🙂
#Mancrush
Fu*k how come ozil can see carzola before the camera got him.
All you Walcott haters eat my socks! HAHA
I hope “socks” was not a misspelling.
Villa defensive is good today if not we will be at least 3 up.
Tends to happen when teams play against us. Need at least 2 more goals in the second
All our players have been impressive, even Sczcesny! Come on boys, keep it up, little tighter on the finish and bury this game already! I’m ready to party let’s do it!!!
next goal koscielny surely? he’s scored very decisive goals in every last game of the season.
I am coming watching Ozil. So good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Control please, we may think this is Arsenalxxx.com.
This is the ozil from Madrid, i can’t believe what I’m seeing
Need a goal early in 2nd half and Villa will have to come out and try to score. Gonna be so open to counter attack after that. I’m predicting 4-0
Official prophet !
Mike…… U Wiz! *shell shocked!*
Ozil for President.
Villa have to press us for an equaliser now. Look who they’re facing when we break – Ă–zil, who is on it today. Walcott, the pace is frightening. Alexis, no comment.
@Mick The Gooner
They put on Gabby, then it gets tougher…
We look composed so far, as well as being patient for the right opening. We have been rewarded, I hope we are able to keep our calm until the end.
The play against Arsenal mode:
Hold on till halftime.
Try to get one counter for a score.
We have seen that too often.
Ozil motm
what agoaalllll!!!!
OMFG
Sanchez!
Alexis Sanchez baby !
Alexis STUNNER!!!!!!!!
GOAL!!!!!!!!
I think I just crapped in My underwear but I Don’t care
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!
Wet wipes !
every Gunner on that pitch playing great, trophy drought officially over…
Seriously, that was a beauty by Alexis
Walcott’s was good too but Alexis’s goal is goal of the match so far.
More Goals please 🙂
walcott driving the defense crazy
Goallllllll, mertesacker
to all you mert haters, enjoy!
Never imagine mert will be the scorer. KOS maybe but mert.
Makasaka !
BFG!!!!!!!!
I still want more goals
This is soooooo enjoyable right now
🙂
3-0
He scored with his shoulder, well done captain.
didn’t know if it was a shirt pull on koscielny or he started celebrating after per scored
Enjoying the game.
How I wish sanchez got a small injury after this game that rule him out of the Copa America.
Come on Giroud
Add to the goals
i think so far this season its arsenal 11, Villa 0
I don’t know why ozil was sub, I think he was disappointed, he want to score today.
Holy shit. Giroud just turned a player. Timmeh has issues.
ARSENAL GAME IS SO DEADLY WITH FAST STRIKERS….. MOUUUUAAAAACK
The substitution kill the game.
penalty my ass, the ball bounced out of play so should have been a goal kick anyways.
Robson is a twit
Is the first time I don’t want wenger to make sub, so nice to watch.
Hes scored some great goals this year but GIROUD should NEVER EVER be 1st choice striker for Arsenal next season.
Thank you Alexis
Not just for today but all season
Workhorse
CHAMMPIOOONNSS CHAMMPIIIONNNNS
GIROOUUUUDDDDD WHAT A BEAUTYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GIROUD!!!!!!!!
One user called 4 nil
Giroud made it look such a casual looking goal lol
@fred cowardly
He’s the King of tap ins…LOL
Absolutely brilliant performance from all. OH TO BE A GOONER!!
wow wow wow… what a moment!! ozil MOTM for me!
Well done gunners
If you don’t like Giroud’s hair, you are a just a hater!
I FKN LOVE THESE GUYS….
Giroud scored a world class goal,great job Olivier…. Well done. We are the champs…Chelsea here we come for the community shield