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by **red37** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:12 am

Last 4 beckons for the winner of this tie. Arsenal, though not in the best of health, will surely provide a stern test. It'll be interesting to see if Rafa sticks with the big guns or drafts in some younger members of the squad for this game. You could argue this is as good a time as any to face the London club...though nothing should be taken for granted. they have an abundance of excellent athletic, and able young hopefuls, most of whom are established first-teamers already. Come on Reds - two steps away from Cardiff! YNWA.

09/01/07 - Rearranged tie

by **account deleted by request** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:31 am

I think Rafa will rest a few players tomorrow

Dudek

Peltier Carra Agger Aurelio

Pennant Alonso Guthrie Gonzales

Crouch Fowler

2-0 to Liverpool but Arsenal have some exceptional young players so I dont expect an easy ride.

by **el_stinger** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:49 am

I don't know if he will go so far as to have quite a number of youth players for this tie, as you suggest Saint, but I totally agree with Pennant, Gonzo, Dudek, Fowler and Crutch playing. I'm not sure how a proposed Hyypia/Agger combo will be if Carra were to rest up, I think he deserves it. Aurelio does need 90 minutes to get back on track and start to compete for a starting place. Is Paletta injured?

All in all, nothing to lose in a mickey mouse cup. Good period to get some game time for the injury prone. I feel ARSEne will field a full strength team, they'll aim to win this, its their only chance of some silverware this season, lol

by **SouthCoastShankly** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:58 am

by **red37** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:05 pm

'Crutch' - sorry EL lad, you nearly made me choke on me bloody toast there mate

by **Redman in wales** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:09 pm

from lfc.tv:

BENITEZ TO FIELD STRONG SIDE AGAINST ARSENAL
Steve Hunter 18 December 2006
Rafael Benitez will select a strong side to take on Arsenal when the Gunners come to Anfield in the quarter-final of the Carling Cup on Tuesday night.
So far in the competition Benitez has fielded a team of youth and experience but the Liverpool manager will call on his big guns for this tie as he admitted Arsenal represent a tough test for his team.

"We know Arsenal are a very good team who play good football and it will be a tough game for sure but we are playing well and I have confidence," Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"Maybe we can use some young players in the squad but I will be selecting an experienced team because they are a good team with good players and we need to be careful.

"I remember when we beat them 2-1 at Anfield when Neil Mellor scored the winning goal and we played very well and at a high tempo. I think this could be a similar game and I would like to see us play at the same level as we did that day."
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Sounds like rafa is going for the big guns tomorrow. After reading this i would expect no more than 2 or 3 players from our first choice 11 to be rested.

by **66-1112520797** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:39 pm

red37 wrote: 'Crutch' - sorry EL lad, you nearly made me choke on me bloody toast there mate

by **el_stinger** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:09 pm

Bamaga man wrote:
red37 wrote::laugh: 'Crutch' - sorry EL lad, you nearly made me choke on me bloody toast there mate

hehe, he's a good lad that crotch

by **sissoko_22** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:22 pm

i can see him resting carra stevie and kuyt. fowler should play.his goal to game ratio is the best in the squad. What other chance will we get to give the likes of guthrie and peltier more valuable experience against one of the big guns.this competition is the least important and nobody gives the winner any praise

by **Cool Hand Luke** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:27 pm

Stay true to the fringe and reserve players but make sure there is balance:

Dudek

Peltier Paletta Agger Aurelio

Pennant Guthrie Alonso Gonzalez

Crouch Fowler

Subs

El Zhar
Anderson
Gerrard
Carragher
Martin

by **7_Kewell** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:56 pm

Cool Hand Luke wrote:Stay true to the fringe and reserve players but make sure there is balance:

Dudek

Peltier Paletta Agger Aurelio

Pennant Guthrie Alonso Gonzalez

Crouch Fowler

Subs

El Zhar
Anderson
Gerrard
Carragher
Martin

i'd go with that.

Pennant and Gonzalez need the matches (to find form) and it would be great if Paletta and Peltier could get the experience also.

by **daxy1** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:57 pm

cant wait kop here we come! 2-0 red men... :buttrock

by **redmikey** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:47 pm

what has happened to anderson? i hoped he would break into the first team this season on the right

dudek
peltier agger sami warnock

pennant guthrie xabi garcia

fowler crouch

by **Roger Red Hat** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:16 pm

is this match on telly?

by **red37** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:50 pm

Lee J wrote:is this match on telly?

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