Olympiakos v Arsenal

[Whitechapel]

European match day chat

 

[Whitechapel]

I would just like to say that I believe, and always have done, that the Europa League is a great and illustrious competition which lets the European elite teams show their worth in a heavily contested and competitive tournament.

 

[smat]

Yep, looked forward to the Europa League for a number of years. I enjoy watching football on Thursday nights. I actually don't even like the Champions League.

 

[thespus]

I won't be too miffed either way. We don't have a chance at winning the CL, but England (and thus Arsenal) could do with the coefficient points and a longer run with Thursday matches won't help our depleted squad. The league should remain the priority regardless of what happens here.

 

[Libertadores FC]

I've talked to some people about this game, and have said I don't believe Arsenal will win here. Olympiakos have an excellent home record against the top sides in the UCL in the last few years, I think in the last 3 they've only lost to PSG and Bayern, while beating Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United.

Even if Arsenal win, they have to win by 2 or win by 1 after the scoreline reaches 3-2. Europa is a very winnable competition for them.

 

[mente captus]

I won't be too miffed either way. We don't have a chance at winning the CL, but England (and thus Arsenal) could do with the coefficient points and a longer run with Thursday matches won't help our depleted squad. The league should remain the priority regardless of what happens here.

how it helps the coefficient?

a draw in Olympiakos 1/8 point for the nations ranking and Europa League.
a win in Olympiakos ( 2/8 points for the win + 4/8 points bonus for qualifying for the ko stage for the whole nation of England)

that would be 5 points less ( two wins and a draw) that Arsenal needs to win in the Europa League and the february can be tough in Russia

 

[thespus]

how it helps the coefficient?

a draw in Olympiakos 1/8 point for the nations ranking and Europa League.
a win in Olympiakos ( 2/8 points for the win + 4/8 points bonus for qualifying for the ko stage for the whole nation of England)

that would be 5 points less ( two wins and a draw) that Arsenal needs to win in the Europa League and the february can be tough in Russia

Sorry if it wasn't clear - I think we're on the same page. Winning in Greece is important for the coefficient.

 

[Art Morte]

Do neutrals want Arsenal to progress or not?

As a Liverpool fan I'm overjoyed about yesterday's results, but here I'd actually like Arsenal to qualify, for those coefficient points. Probably Chelsea, too, but if I had to choose one, it'd be Arsenal. Have a lot of respect for Wenger, the best manager in the PL for me.

 

[Stevencc]

I'd like to see Arsenal go through, yeah.

They are one of the more likable Premier League teams that are in contention for the Champion's League places each season. I enjoy seeing Chelsea falter and with City I'm just apathetic really.

 

[smat]

I'd like to see Arsenal go through, yeah.

They are one of the more likable Premier League teams that are in contention for the Champion's League places each season. I enjoy seeing Chelsea falter and with City I'm just apathetic really.

You are a legend and a wonderful man.

 

[Avatar]

Champions League is for sellouts anyway.

 

[mistermagic]

It can be tough to play there but I reckon Arsenal will get the job done like they usually do.

 

[SC49]

I don't see us qualifying tonight, just hoping for a decent performance and 100% effort from everybody on the pitch.

 

[The Iron]

Arsenal take the lead through a Giroud header.

 

[liu]

Great goal. Hopefully this will make Olympiakos nervous.

 

[Avatar]

Theo doesn't look anywhere near fit.

 

[smat]

Oh for fuck sake.

 

[thespus]

Super Joel Campbell.

 

[smat]

Oh for fuck sake.

No.

 

[liu]

Need another goal. Arsenal are not capable of keeping a clean sheet tonight.

 

[thespus]

We will need a third. Without Cazorla and Coquelin, I don't think we have the midfield to kill this.

 

[JimJams]

Wonder how ArsenalFanTv will react to this. Normally everything is Girouds fault and when he does do something good, like tonight, he's elevated to the best striker in the league.

 

[smat]

Thought that was a soft penalty tbh.

 

[thespus]

BEST STRIKER IN EUROPE.

 

[BlueBee]

At least we won't be the worst team in the last 16.

 

[The Iron]

 

[liu]

Will there be another team in the last 16 in the bottom half of their domestic league?

 

[smat]

No idea what our team's going to look like at Swansea at the weekend. If Joel Campbell's in it we might as well not turn up.

Delete your account.

 

[JimJams]

He's done well since getting his chance hasn't he? Scored a few goals, put on a few assists.

 

[Avatar]

never in doubt...