EFL Cup Semi-Final - Arsenal (2) 2-1 (1) Chelsea (2nd Leg)

[Stan 5,280]

VAR was the highlight of the first leg, alongside Chelsea missing a hatful of chances. Arsenal held firm but couldn't get an away goal. Could that prove costly? 

Both sides hit 4 goals in their league fixtures this weekend. 

Could this one go all the way to penalties? If it's going to be 2-2 like we saw in the league fixture at the start of the year, we're all in for a treat  

[Teso dos Bichos 870]

Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea

[True Blue 575]

Just like the last time around, depends on which Chelsea runs out. The not arsed one or the one that is sharp in attack. Morata and Pedro return for this one, while Cahill, Cesc and maybe even Courtois are highly doubtful.

[Cicero 2,845]

Batshuayi

Hazard---------------Willian

Zappacosta----Bakayoko----Kante----Moses

Rudiger----Christensen---Azpilicueta

Courtois

[carefreeluke 424]

On 1/21/2018 at 15:42, Cicero said:

Batshuayi

Hazard---------------Willian

Zappacosta----Bakayoko----Kante----Moses

Rudiger----Christensen---Azpilicueta

Courtois

I know that's your choice of line up mate but after watching Conte's press conference, I reckon he was hinting at a change back to the three man midfield.

What I reckon Conte will go with:

Hazard

Willian

Drinkwater

Alonso----Bakayoko----Kante----Moses

Cahill----Christensen---Azpilicueta

Courtois

[Cicero 2,845]

1 hour ago, carefreeluke said:

I know that's your choice of line up mate but after watching Conte's press conference, I reckon he was hinting at a change back to the three man midfield.

What I reckon Conte will go with:

Hazard

Willian

Drinkwater

Alonso----Bakayoko----Kante----Moses

Cahill----Christensen---Azpilicueta

Courtois

That is horrendous mate. 

[Cicero 2,845]

 

3-4-3 for us and a false 9. 

[Stan 5,280]

what's happened to Kolasinac? Been decent for the first 3-4 months of the season. Seemed to have fit in well in the left wing-back position. Now can't get back in to the team?

[...Dan 385]

No Mkhitaryan. Was looking forward to seeing him play.

[Stan 5,280]

32 minutes ago, ...Dan said:

No Mkhitaryan. Was looking forward to seeing him play.

not registered for the first leg so doubt he was eligible. 

[Bluewolf 2,207]

About time we turned Arsenal over isn't it.... 

[Bluewolf 2,207]

Lucky Arsenal getting the offside call and our goal ruled out... could only have been an arm hair in it... 

[Stan 5,280]

the all-important away goal for Chelsea!

Hazard is put lean through by Pedro and then slides it past Ospina. Good goal. 

[Stan 5,280]

Just now, Bluewolf said:

Lucky Arsenal getting the offside call and our goal ruled out... could only have been an arm hair in it... 

must have been a pretty big arm hair...

[Bluewolf 2,207]

Nicely taken.... 

[Bluewolf 2,207]

Just now, Stan said:

must have been a pretty big arm hair...

King Kong sized mate... 

[Cicero 2,845]

Aaaaazzzzarrrdddddd

[Stan 5,280]

haha what even was that goal. Rudiger has no clue as it hits his Alonso, himself, then goes past Caballero. 1-1!

[Bluewolf 2,207]

Well done lads.... make it as hard for ourselves as we can that's the way to do it.. 

[Cicero 2,845]

Spat out my drink when I saw the replay. Comedy gold. Can't wait until Alonso sits the bench. 

[...Dan 385]

Goal of the season.

[Harvsky 2,363]

Atmosphere is piss poor for the game it is.

[Cicero 2,845]

Willian looks to have an injury. 

Barkley coming on!

[Bluewolf 2,207]

4 minutes ago, Kitchen Sales said:

Atmosphere is piss poor for the game it is.

Is it any surprise... The only noise is coming from the away fans.. It's like taking a short cut through the graveyard on your way back home from being on the piss... 

[Bluewolf 2,207]

1 minute ago, Cicero said:

Willian looks to have an injury. 

Barkley coming on?

Debut goal??? or two.. 

[Cicero 2,845]

Moses soon to be on my bad books along with Willian and Alonso. My lord am I getting irritated of his limitations. 

[Harvsky 2,363]

5 minutes ago, Bluewolf said:

Is it any surprise... The only noise is coming from the away fans.. It's like taking a short cut through the graveyard on your way back home from being on the piss... 

A few careers I thought were dead are also on the pitch 

[Stan 5,280]

Moses not being able to get the better of Iwobi on numerous occasions.

Not sure who that says more about  

[Bluewolf 2,207]

3 minutes ago, Kitchen Sales said:

A few careers I thought were dead are also on the pitch 

I would say one Manager as well.. but for every graveyard you need a crypt keeper.. 

[Cicero 2,845]

Zappacosta needs to come on for Moses immediately.