If you look at this game on paper, it looks like it’s all over for us even before we kick off, doesn’t it?
And to be honest, I suspect that’s about right, as in my heart of hearts, I don’t feel we’re going to get anything out of it.
Even the bookies, who are generally correct most of the time, rate us as having practically no chance whatsoever; I’m currently seeing odds as low as 9/2 on for Arsenal and 13/1 for a Villa win for example.
So an Arsenal win’s in the bag then.
Or is it?
There are some factors in our favour though, that make that 13/1 worth a couple of quid as a punt, in my opinion (not that I’m a betting man really and I’m not encouraging gambling at all).
First, we actually have a very decent record over recent years at the Emirates.
I’m sure many will remember some of Gabby’s goals and it seems he’s fit and will again be a threat with his pace.
Christian Benteke has scored three goals in four appearances against Arsenal.
And we’re actually quite difficult to score against, if the defence is playing well.
Then again, lately, we’ve struggled to score. Let’s not forget we’re just shy of nine hours playing time in the Prem without a goal. I’m going to turn that around though and say that the longer we go without scoring, the more likely we have to be to score, surely?
Hence, I’m expecting us to get a goal.
The big question for me, is how is Lambert going to play this one?
I’d expect Sinclair to at least play and he’ll probably start, else why buy a wide player, if Lambert isn’t looking to add width?
So who loses out?
As per usual, I don’t have a clue how Lambert sees things, so I’ll just see on the day.
Team news?
Gabby’s fit, but we still have Cole, Vlaar and Sendoros out.
Arsenal have Wellbeck as a possible, but doubtful.
So how do I see things panning out?
Well, I’ve tried to be optimistic and although I think we’ll score one, I can’t see us getting the result we want.
It’s got to be a 2-1 loss, I’m afraid.
You just never know though and I’ll have my fingers crossed.
what was it fox said “like tossing a coin” yes please take this man away from my club
Tossing a coin means 50/50 chance. I would take that over what we have now.
Forget the league table we don’t even deserve to be on it,we’re by far the worst team
Well that’s it then lads were gone no way back for us thank you Lerner and fox not sacking lambert gonna cost you big time haha
Even Jamie Carragher is appalled where the club are. It’s disgusting and hope we do go down its what we deserve. Scored 11 goals all season it’s humiliating. Until lerner and lamberk got his is as good as it gets. Anyone defending lamberk is seriously deranged imo
Each year I look at the goal difference. The worst nearly always go down. We are now THE worst.
I ĺook at our team and think we have a lot of good players. What we don’t have is any leadership, tactical nouse nor motivation.
I agree Lambert won’t be sacked but he should have been.
on the Tele it just showed that off all the 92 clubs we have the fewest goals with 11 the next lowest is wav with 20.
We are a joke.
GD matters at the top. Next weeks game could seriously see us on -25. Hull must even fancy 3 points against us.
Another record Lambert. You complete ****.
Sorry I was wrong. It wasn’t a light at the end of the tunnel after all but a bloody big artic that’s just squashed us like roadkill.
Is there any way we can just apply for relegation now and put ourselves out of this misery?
This club died the moment lambert was appointed in 3 years he broke all off villas worse records his done want people haven’t done in well over 100 years yet he doesn’t get the sack you can see the players don’t wanna play for him
Lowest point yet. Should have saved themselves the trouble and posted the points to the Arses.
Just started to feel a bit positive and now feel worse than ever.
My biggest fear now is not relegation but that we won’t even be good enough for the Championship!
We pick ourselves up and go again. Lol.
Posted earlier that Lambert has another record- the first time ever in the club’s history that we have gone 6 league games without a goal. Shows how bad things have got when no one even comments!! 🙂
Even carragher said that wasn’t good enough for a team as big as us. Think everyone’s just past caring