I see two major differences this time; one is that the game is at the Emirates in front of
the Arsenal home crowd, who I sincerely hope and expect will get behind the players rather than joining the football media in their baiting of Arsene Wenger.
Not exact matches
I fully accept that
Arsenal were far from their best in our latest Premier League game, but we did end up taking all three points off Sunderland in front of a relieved
home crowd at the Emirates.
I think the
crowd noise at the Emirates is largely reflective of what we see on the pitch; you rarely see an
Arsenal side at
home dominate from start to finish, plenty of chances, plenty of goals.
The
Arsenal players were clearly keen to get off to a good start after the disappointment of last week, kmowing that the
home crowd could do with some encouragement and also aware that the in form visitors Hull City would be looking to exploit any nerves or poor play from us.
The fact that the England and Germany international forwards did lift the
home crowd and the other
Arsenal players so much coming on as subs is one of the major reasons why Arsene Wenger will be happy to have them on the bench tomorrow.
Regardless of a handful of factors that Hull City could well pose
Arsenal, they should have too much in store for Bruce» men; and, with the
home crowd egging them on,
Arsenal simply have to win on Saturday.
Given the rivalry between Chelsea and
Arsenal, it's little surprise to see that a few of the
home crowd jeered him, even if only light - heartedly.
With
Arsenal's weakened side and a very loud, partisan
home crowd, this will certainly not be a walk in the park for the Gunners.
In the build up to and during Euro 2016, the
Arsenal striker was targeted hard by some sections of the
crowd and in a
home tournament this was hard for the player to take.
In the build up to the Premier League clash between
Arsenal and Swansea City tomorrow, Arsene Wenger has been reflecting on what went wrong on Tuesday night at the Emirates, when Anderlecht shocked the
home crowd and the
Arsenal players with three late goals to rescue a point and stop us from booking our place in the Champions League knockout phase.
The
home crowd could be important, and if the few
Arsenal fans that are there start showing displeasure if we don't start scoring early, it could be another uncomfortable afternoon for Arsene Wenger.
Arsenal were 1/2 on bet365 to beat the Foxes, and all signs were looking good for a win in front a
home crowd.
To be honest
Arsenal have always seemed to play better away from the Emirates, perhaps because they are not under big pressure from the
home crowd who always expect the Gunners to race into a lead and demolish the opposition.
Allardyce believes Walcott's long tenure and great service to
Arsenal will ensure he'll be received well by the
home crowd at the Emirates Stadium.
Despite
Arsenal's brilliant recent record at the Emirates, there were still elements of the
home crowd booing the players off the pitch at half - time yesterday, and it looks like they will never be satisfied unless
Arsenal win every game 5 or 6 - 0!
Interceptions from Redmond and the combative Højbjerg — a superb goal - saving tackle on the slide on Alexandre Lacazette - brought roars of approval from the
home crowd as Saints rode the
Arsenal response throughout the first half.
Santi Cazorla was excellent, while Mesut Ozil helped
Arsenal create pockets of space around the edge of the box when it was regularly
crowded by the deep midfield and defence of the
home team.
Then against Copa America is full of twist and turns but going with the current form of both teams Chile should have enough in their
arsenal in front of their
home crowd to see of Uruguay.