[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal *** Official Match Thread ***

[Acker79]

Arsenal are no mugs. They won't come out and fly at us, leaving them exposed. I'm expecting a controlled, tactically measured game.

5-0 to the albion.

You mean, like they did last season, racing into a lead in the second minute, running wild on us going 3-0 up a couple of minutes into the second half? I'm expecting more of the same.

 

[Exilegull]

Feeling like we have no chance but Ive felt that before against Arsenal many times before and we often win anyway not expecting anything but hope we can give them a game

 

[Bodian]

Through to the next round here lads, no excuses. Huge game at Highbury for our lads this morning. 3-1 Albion, Mitoma hat-trick

If only your weekly predictions were right, Mitoma would be on about 25 goals by now!

 

[Brok]

Thirteen times we've played this bunch in recent years.
WON 5 times
LOST 5 times
DRAWED 3 times
There is absolutely no reason to believe we can't stuff them, again.

 

[Bob!]

No Alcohol or burgers outside the ground today, nor the rest of the season.

 

[A1X]

The club officially advise people to leave early. The East stand goes wild.

 

[Bob!]

 

[Dick Head]

So excited

were loose

 

[Questions]

Any sort of lead to take to Highbury for the 2nd leg will do.

 

[Hometownglory]

Under RDZ, I always have this optimism that we will beat a big club. Maybe it's based on last year's results. Arsenal play an expansive style with every game now a must win. Whilst we may still lose in the end, I hoping we will at least look a much better side this evening compared to Tuesday playing against our Achilles heel - a low block. Just enjoy it (unless it's a spanking of course).

 

[ManOfSussex]

Adam Lallana grabbed some paper napkins by W3B in the West Upper about 20 minutes ago. I reckon he might not be featuring today.

 

[Affy]

If we see the expected Arsenal this will be a very difficult game. If we happen to catch them on an off day then this will be a difficult game.
We know on our day we can compete with anyone. Let’s hope that today is our day. UTA

 

[Reddleman]

That is pretty much their strongest possible team. I truly fear a proper doing today. Saka vs Estupinan could be awful.

 

[giveusfalmerplease]

Enciso and Adingra back Yeah and Pedro bench.. We can do it.

Betfair offering 5-1 on Brighton win.. No brainer

 

[7dialssouthpaw]

I feel we can get the full six points from this and the next game ....

 

[Brok]

If we see the expected Arsenal this will be a very difficult game. If we happen to catch them on an off day then this will be a difficult game.
We know on our day we can compete with anyone. Let’s hope that today is our day. UTA

Oh yes. Now that is a match winning side if ever I saw one.

4-0.

 

[wellquickwoody]

Thirteen times we've played this bunch in recent years.
WON 5 times
LOST 5 times
DRAWED 3 times
There is absolutely no reason to believe we can't stuff them, again.

Drawn

 

[fruitnveg]

I don't think, even being one eyed, I can see anything other than a comfortable defeat here. Hoping for a pleasant surprise.

 

[WhingForPresident]

10 seconds for a Havertz dive to pay off. Bodes well.

 

[Littlemo]

Arsenal’s strip is horrible.