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| I'd feel guilty to lose top spot; -Arsene Wenger | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 9 2008, 12:42 PM (110 Views) | |
| cesc11 | Dec 9 2008, 12:42 PM Post #1 |
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This article is from arsenal.com:
I think Cesc does need to be rested so that is a good thing both for his performance levels and his knee. I think we'll see a pretty below strength side as we only need a point to qualify and Porto will realise this too. |
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| flak | Dec 9 2008, 12:49 PM Post #2 |
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It's nearly Christmas
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Both teams are already through so it depends how much Porto want to go for top spot. |
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| cesc11 | Dec 9 2008, 12:57 PM Post #3 |
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Do you think it is true that the difference between 1st and 2nd is a group is no issue, like some of the 2nd placed teams are going to be just as tough to beat as group toppers. |
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| treble | Dec 9 2008, 01:00 PM Post #4 |
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No I don't, given the choice who the hell would want Barca, Juve or Inter for example... |
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| flak | Dec 9 2008, 01:04 PM Post #5 |
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Some years it is, some years it's not. If the groups stay as they are at the minute then there seems to be an advantage finishing top. |
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| cesc11 | Dec 9 2008, 01:04 PM Post #6 |
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Liverpool can beat Inter, Arsenal can beat AC Milan at this stage, is it really going to have that big a bearing? If you beat the big teams early, you can beat them at any point. |
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| treble | Dec 9 2008, 01:07 PM Post #7 |
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altho i agree that i fancy any of the english teams against any of the european clubs over 2 legs including barca, I just don't think it's wise to get them in last 16. I think you gain momentum in this comp and it's best to build that momentum and form imo. And given the choice why make it difficult for yourself? |
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| cesc11 | Dec 9 2008, 01:08 PM Post #8 |
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True, I am just saying that even if you did finish 2nd in the group it isnt all that big an issue. Obviously, we are going to try and beat Porto and claim top spot all the same. |
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| treble | Dec 9 2008, 01:14 PM Post #9 |
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I know Cesc but Wenger's point is right imo. IF it's within your hands to finish top of a group and you don't and then you get drawn against a difficult tie then you only have yourselves to blame. United made the same mistake 4/5 seasons ago, should have finished top but took a very weakened team away to their last match and lost. Got drawn AC Milan in last 16 and knocked out, whereas the team that came top in our group (can't remember who) got a much easier tie. |
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| cesc11 | Dec 9 2008, 01:18 PM Post #10 |
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I suppose, maybe we will be playing a strengthier squad then I first thought, I remember during 06-07 when we travelled to play Porto in the last group game and it was the exact same situation but by the last 20 minutes neither team were even trying.
Edited by cesc11, Dec 9 2008, 01:18 PM.
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| treble | Dec 9 2008, 01:22 PM Post #11 |
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Yeah, same 5hit happened with us and Villareal a couple of weeks ago altho in fairness we tried harder then they did and they were at home :rolleyes: United better win 2mro!! |
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Top spot matters a hell of a lot - there's the added incentive of playing the first leg away. |
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