The Doctor Posted 9 August 2015 Share Posted 9 August 2015 Top 2 clash! Nope, 1st v 3rd, Palace sit between us on goals scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcarr21 Posted 9 August 2015 Share Posted 9 August 2015 2 Champions League bound teams in a title decider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 9 August 2015 Share Posted 9 August 2015 Unlucky for them we haven't got Konchesky to give them chances anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnaldo Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 West Ham probably the only side thus far who looked better than us on the opening weekend, we'll have to go in strong and attacking. Defence was shaky as well so for me back to a 3-5-2 shape would suit us well with Was (if fit) back in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffs Fox Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 I'd go for 3-5-2 in this one. Huth and Morgan both look more comfortable in a 3 and West Ham will be a biggest test than Sunderland especially with the crowd being jeered up for Bilic's first away and after yesterdays result! Apart from that more or less than same team (except Benny or Was for De Laet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwichfox Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 It's a game that will be a much better indicator as to where we really sit in the premier pecking order. I'd expect a 4-4-2 formation and possibility that Vardy may be made unavailable because of a recent indiscretion. I'd settle for a blank sheet at our end whether we get any goals or not a point will be good and 3points a hell of a lot better...I'll not predict a score as I got none right for the 9 matches played so far this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbelladave Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 The challenge will be to get Schlupp, Albrighton and Mahrez into the same side, which we need to do. Assuming we are going to continue with Okazaki and Vardy up front, that is best achieved in a 3-5-2. The lop sided 4-4-2 will probably not work against sides better than Sunderland so the right back 3 is essential. What has happened to Wasilewski, anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 The challenge will be to get Schlupp, Albrighton and Mahrez into the same side, which we need to do. Assuming we are going to continue with Okazaki and Vardy up front, that is best achieved in a 3-5-2. The lop sided 4-4-2 will probably not work against sides better than Sunderland so the right back 3 is essential. What has happened to Wasilewski, anyone know? How is that a challenge? Have you had your head in the sand for nine months? Are you an ostrich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_star Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 3 in the middle for me A place for Ulloa too, maybe over Okazaki. Big Sam or no Big sam, they were a big side and threatened from every setpiece, while mopping up all Arsenal's set-pieces with relative ease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdb Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 Schmeichel De Laet - Huth - Wes Albrighton ---------------- Schlupp Drinkwater - Kanté Mahrez Vardy - Okazaki Same - bar the midfield 2. I'd have King + 1 of the other 2. I know people say don't change a winning side but we're gonna need to be flexible and I think WH would make easy work of our 442. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpicko Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 Same - bar the midfield 2. I'd have King + 1 of the other 2. I know people say don't change a winning side but we're gonna need to be flexible and I think WH would make easy work of our 442. As much as I like King, I'm having a hard time justifying dropping Drinkwater after what was probably his best match for us and I'd like to see Kanté start to see his defensive contributions and actually have some pace in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestoh Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 The challenge will be to get Schlupp, Albrighton and Mahrez into the same side, which we need to do. Assuming we are going to continue with Okazaki and Vardy up front, that is best achieved in a 3-5-2. The lop sided 4-4-2 will probably not work against sides better than Sunderland so the right back 3 is essential. What has happened to Wasilewski, anyone know? Mahrez proved very shrewd on the left wing against Sunderland. Perhaps start Mahrez and bring Schlupp on towards the end to run at tired defenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbelladave Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 How is that a challenge? Have you had your head in the sand for nine months? Are you an ostrich? It was on saturday. The lop sided back 4 was poor, we could have conceded an opening goal early on, a better side than Sunderland (West Ham?) would not have let us get away with that. The challenge is for us to get the back 3 right and maintain the solidity we had at the back end of last season, then Albrighton, Schlupp and Mahrez fit seamlessly. The challenge is for the management team to make that work, they have brought in new players and are going to want to see what they can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewFromTheBox Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 It's going to be tough against a rejuvenated Hammers, if we go to their back yard and get a result it would be very impressive. We'll see how much of a tinker Claudio really is, but so far Albrighton and Mahrez are running the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunmac Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 I just had a sneaky read of the hammers forums talking about the game. Most were quite complimentary of their top of the table opposition on Saturday although some just think Sunderland were dreadful and we will be easy pickings. The weakness a few of them mentioned about themselves was that they are worried about their RB position and the fact we will play wider. Run at them Riyad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxUK Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 Same formation, same team - exactly the same changes to personnel during games, exactly the same work ethic from Okazaki; can't ask for anything more than that. Have a strong feeling about this, I'm not one to be overly optimistic but damn, I can smell Ham blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedX Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 Mahrez proved very shrewd on the left wing against Sunderland. Perhaps start Mahrez and bring Schlupp on towards the end to run at tired defenders? Last season we saw him predominantly on his supposedly preferred right wing position and because he naturally likes to cut inside, also deployed very effectively in the space/hole behind the forwards. I was keen to see him down the left where he plays for Algeria and work the flanks with Albrighton. Following last Saturday's magnificent performance, I think he's really shown what a versatile player that he is. Agree with many of the posts on here that for this one, it may be prudent to go three at the back with the reintroduction of Wasyl, Albrighton and Jeff as W/B's and start Riyad in the hole behind Vardy and Okazaki. Can't see Claudio changing the 4 - 4 -2 though (or more precisely the 4 - 4 - 1 - 1) for now. Thinking back to Anelka, I'm expecting Vardy to receive a suspension pending investigation, and at worst something like a five match ban. If so, imo Ulloa is the logical choice against the hammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 I think the only change could be Benny in for De Laet to add a bit of physical presence. West Ham were good yesterday but they'll have to play a different way against us and we can exploit them on the break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedX Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 I think the only change could be Benny in for De Laet to add a bit of physical presence At R/B? I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpjfox Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 im sure we will revert to 3 centre backs ie include Benaloune and id swap Kante for King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyJones Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 They may be expecting 352, CR may stick with 442 at start as worked well early doors against Sunderland. Nick a couple of goals then change shape if need be. In the real world, West Ham will come out all guns blazing, first match at home. 0-0 or any lead will be immense. 0-0 or any lead at half time will be immense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnaldo Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 I just had a sneaky read of the hammers forums talking about the game. Most were quite complimentary of their top of the table opposition on Saturday although some just think Sunderland were dreadful and we will be easy pickings. The weakness a few of them mentioned about themselves was that they are worried about their RB position and the fact we will play wider. Run at them Riyad!! Definitely sounds like a game where we should (if Ranieri switches to 3-5-2) have Mahrez playing in the hole with a freedom to drift out on the wings. Albrighton's delivery could again be a conduit but West Ham will have a lot more physicality and defensive nous than Sunderland, so Ulloa could be a good option whether starting or on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 10 August 2015 Author Share Posted 10 August 2015 Joey Barton signing for West Ham then... Strange signing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 Those who are able to detect sarcasm and want to enjoy a little smile to themselves. I appreciate the tone and sentiment of what you intended but it only demonstrates your failure to grasp the issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian S Posted 10 August 2015 Share Posted 10 August 2015 I appreciate the tone and sentiment of what you intended but it only demonstrates your failure to grasp the issues. Get over yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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