Arsenal/Barcy

[Degz]

Just wondering who everyone likes in tommorrow's big game? I think Arsenal and the Asian Handicap of +0.5 is a safe play. Let me know what others think..

 

[Duckstabber]

I'm on The Gunners +0.5 @ 1.91. Their defense has been terrific in the last couple of months. Very nice price imo.

 

[-Slim-]

All I can say is may the best team win, I think either team can win this and its way to close to call.

 

[Masxmenos]

Though I agree with slim it is too close to call. I will be rooting for Arsenal (obviously)... since the german national GK is their goalie and they have one of the best forwards IMO, Thierry Henry.

Go Arsenal!!! Kick their arses!!!!


BDiz..

 

[soccerbob]

I'm really looking forward to this game. I just love it when they play the UEFA Champion's League theme song as they show each player and you can just see the intensity on their faces. I don't have any real opinion on the game but I think Arsenal will be making a mistake if they play with just Henry as the lone striker. I feel they should play with two strikers and go right at Barcelona. You can't just sit back against Barcelona and absorb their pressure. Eventually their speed and skill will result in goals.

Arsenal can play with this team but if they sit back and defend, it will be very tough to hold on for 90 minutes.

 

[PghBuck]

If Henry was healthy all year they would have pushed Chelsea.

Arsenal can definitely pull it off and I'll be rooting for them. Small one at +0.5.

 

[fhmesq44]

If Henry was healthy all year they would have pushed Chelsea.

Arsenal can definitely pull it off and I'll be rooting for them. Small one at +0.5.

Wasn't just Henry, they were without 7 of their top 8 defenders for a while (during African Nations Cup) and Lauren and Cygan (who sucks) are still out, with COle and Clichy just returning now. Van Persie, Hleb, Ljunberg were also injured for various stretches. Now Diaby is out. If Henry stays, they can push everyone next season. Really hope they pull this one out, but I won't be betting it.

 

[acw]

All sharps (which I am not) are on Barcelona!

Good Luck!

 

[PghBuck]

Wasn't just Henry, they were without 7 of their top 8 defenders for a while (during African Nations Cup) and Lauren and Cygan (who sucks) are still out, with COle and Clichy just returning now. Van Persie, Hleb, Ljunberg were also injured for various stretches. Now Diaby is out. If Henry stays, they can push everyone next season. Really hope they pull this one out, but I won't be betting it.

And your point is an even better example. Not to mention they have not conceded a Champions League goal since February. Sorry, November.

 

[PghBuck]

I just can't get this right. September.

 

[Bennyshoe]

The +.5 is just for regulation right? So if it's tied after 90 mins you would win?

Just trying to figure out how the soccer betting works.

 

[PghBuck]

The +.5 is just for regulation right? So if it's tied after 90 mins you would win?

Just trying to figure out how the soccer betting works.

Yes, the full 90 minutes plus any injury time added. Extra time is not used in order to determine the winner.

 

[Masxmenos]

Just wanted to say.......

I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS GAME!!!!

BDiz..

 

[Griffination]

Like a wise man once said, "defense wins championships," which is why I have to go with Arsenal and their amazing run of 9 or 10 Champions League games without any goals scored against. Also, IMO Barca's had a tougher time getting to the finals than Arsenal so they'll tire quicker than the Gunners. Oh yea, and it's being played in France where Henry is a God so the fans will surely let him know that he is one today.

 

[joeyfitzclick]

Barcelona 2-0 Arsenal

 

[ZMONEY]

What kind of logic are you guys using to make your picks? Arsenal has not faced a team of Barcelona's caliber all year. In addition to that, just because Barca has played in some close games doesn't mean that's a strike against them. If anything I would be willing to take a team who knows what to do in pressure packed situations. Besides, you guys are talking about Arsenal like they have the greatest defense to ever be seen in the sport. Kahn is not a wall, If my memory serves me correctly Ronaldinho had no problem setting up his teammates in the last World Cup Final against that same keeper.

 

[Masxmenos]

What kind of logic are you guys using to make your picks? Arsenal has not faced a team of Barcelona's caliber all year. In addition to that, just because Barca has played in some close games doesn't mean that's a strike against them. If anything I would be willing to take a team who knows what to do in pressure packed situations. Besides, you guys are talking about Arsenal like they have the greatest defense to ever be seen in the sport. Kahn is not a wall, If my memory serves me correctly Ronaldinho had no problem setting up his teammates in the last World Cup Final against that same keeper.

Kahn? Wrong team dude... That is Bayern Munchen my favorite team.

Source: Wikipedia

Arsenal's Lineup



1 GK Jens Lehmann 2 MF Abou Diaby 3 DF Ashley Cole 7 MF Robert Pirès 8 MF Fredrik Ljungberg 9 FW José Antonio Reyes 10 FW Dennis Bergkamp 11 FW Robin van Persie 12 DF Lauren 13 MF Aliaksandr Hleb 14 FW Thierry Henry (captain) 15 MF Cesc Fàbregas 16 MF Mathieu Flamini 17 MF Alexandre Song (on loan from Bastia) 18 DF Pascal Cygan 19 MF Gilberto Silva 20 DF Philippe Senderos 21 GK Mart Poom 22 DF Gaël Clichy 23 DF Sol Campbell
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[Griffination]

I'm not saying Arsenal have the best defense. What I'm trying to get across is that Arsenal have been playing with a lot of chemistry (as well as Braca) but in the end it's one or the other and I'm picking Arsenal. It's all 50/50 and either way you look at it, both teams are very deserving. I understand that Barca's capable of breaking down defense (point in case, Barca beating AC Milan) but I feel Arsenal are going to have the momentum going into the game because most of the crowd will be behind Henry and his Gunners. Arsenal 2- Barca 1. That's my take on the game. Any more objections?

Oh and by the way, World Cup and Champions League are two different atmosphere's ZMoney.

 

[Nylon]

If you like to lay juice the over 1 1/2 goals looks tempting.....pays .50cents to the dollar...could parlay it with Detriot(NBA) to get more change......I'll just watch it to enjoy, hard to enjoy when you got $ on it and sweating every second of the match.

Excited to see the battle of the 2 strikers, should be fun.

 

[Duckstabber]

All sharps (which I am not) are on Barcelona!

Good Luck!

Shawn is on Arsenal...