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20 May 2015 1582 comments
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Gameweek 37 finally comes to its conclusion this evening as Arsenal take on Sunderland at the Emirates. Tonight’s match remains crucial for both sides. The Gunners need a win to clinch third and potentially allow Arsene Wenger to rotate at home to West Brom on Sunday ahead of the FA Cup final, whilst Sunderland need a point to seal their survival for another season.

Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at United saw all of their big-hitters fail to deliver the goods in the first match of the double. Alexis Sanchez, Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey were afforded significant investment prior to the deadline and their new batch of owners will be desperate for the Gunners to turn on the style. All four start this evening, although Arsene Wenger does make two changes – Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs come in for Francis Coquelin and Nacho Monreal. Laurent Koscielny is fit to start in central defence, despite a recent flu virus scare.

Sunderland arrive on a four-match unbeaten run, though, and have conceded more than a single goal just once in seven matches under Dick Advocaat. Can the Black Cats record a third straight shut-out for the first time this term and reward owners of Costel Pantilimon and Patrick van Aanholt again? The Black Cats make just one change – Adam Johnson starts on the flank as Liam Bridcutt misses out through injury.

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  1. Vardy Gras PBFC
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Can't stand Stan Couldilovemyselfanymore radio commentary.

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Buy a TV or PCs then 😉

      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        The box of moving pictures? It's poison for the mind.

    2. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Don't mind him as he says what he thinks but the yelling.....

      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Oh the yelling. And the reminders when he predicts some in-game action and then it happens.

        1. Bolt-on
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Haha yes he does that so much!

  2. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal haven't a clue how to change their approach!

  3. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal have the chances, just not doing anything with them

  4. Salfpilgrimlfc
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal title contenders next season.... Yawn

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      not so much, eh

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Apparently sanchez was a good player earlier on in the season

  5. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Game of the season!

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      *10 mins 😉

  6. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Phil Jones clearance.

  7. Duke Silver ☑
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal goal imminent.

  8. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Gibbs and Bellerin looks most likely to score.

  9. World XI
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal defense on for all the baps.

    1. World XI
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Panty might sneak a bap with another save.

      1. Red Star Toro
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        He's on 5 right?

  10. Declan
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Feo incoming

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      my 1st draft pick

      good luck winning the beer

  11. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    is there betting open on when an for who Theo comes on

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not any more

  12. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Wally warming up

  13. Rains of Castamere
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Walcott on Wilshere off

  14. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Wally coming on....

  15. Pablitto
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Coates motm so far

    1. Ser Football 42
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      So many blocked shots

  16. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Tired legs

  17. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    HERE WE GO HERE WE GO HERE WE GO

    Come on Theo

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Correct.

  18. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Walcott's 300th game for Arsenal, flown by

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Please take ozil off

    Taking a striker off for a mid would be insane at this stage

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Take a point, the new Arsenal way.

    2. Ser Football 42
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No way. Ozil stays. Giroud off

    3. ralfb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wilshere not a striker

  20. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Just out of a meeting -- another shockingly bad night match?

    1. World XI
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Actually quite the contrary deer chum

    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No, it's really good if you enjoy actual football.

    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      First half not so good, second half good.

    4. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Good -- I will try to find it online.

  21. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    This is unbearably frustrating

  22. BullDogTevez
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal 0-1 Swansea.

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Just take bellerin off before the goal please

    2. Ziro Becomes One
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Reported.

    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Aston Villa 0-0 Leicester.

  23. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Right idea from Sanchez

  24. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I wish Ramsey stayed injured, I have 13 of Phillips' finest points on my bench 🙁

  25. Salfpilgrimlfc
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Ruined my evening this has lol

  26. Baggers
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Walcott on
    Wilshire off

  27. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    My knitting skills are getting better

  28. BabyB
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Wilshere subbed off

  29. Punty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Panti 10+ saves and 3BPS incoming, the legend

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      0 baps

      1. Punty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        It's a prediction

  30. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Keep it up Coates!!! Love it