Predicted lineups at the moment

[Finisher1]

I know it's still a week to go, but is there any reasonable site offering some predicted lineups at the moment?

[Vsz]

We could probably have a punt at them between us? My efforts below.

Chels:

Courtois
Luiz Cahill Rudiger
Azpi Kante Fab Alonso
Morata Bats Willian

Note: Moses suspended

United:

DDG
Valencia Bailey Jones Blind
Pogba Matic Herrera
Mki Lukaku Rash

[Kohan79]

Spurs will most likely be:
Lloris
Alderweireld - Dier - Vertonghen
Trippier - Winks - Dembele - Davies
Eriksen - Alli
Kane

With Rose, Wanyama, Son and Lamela missing out due to injuries.

[Brightwater]

SPURS if current yellow flags correct -

Lloris
Dier Alderweireld Vertonghen
Trippier Winks Dembele Davies
Eriksen Alli
Kane

[Brightwater]

[Vsz]

Good job lads

[First Sub Podcast]

Newcastle:

Elliot
Manquillo Lejeune Clark Dummett
Shelvey Hayden
Ritchie Perez Murphy
Gayle

Really is tough to call, though, as minutes have been spread all over the place pre season and Rafa loves a surprise inclusion. He's building a squad, so starting 11 isn't easy to call for fans. No10 is the hardest to predict, could even go midfield 3 of Shelvey/Hayden/Merino for Spurs GW1.
Manquillo should start with Yedlin out for 2-3 weeks.
Lejeune seen most pre season minutes and stood out as a decent buy.
If you want the most nailed picks for Newcastle; Shelvey, Ritchie, Gayle.

[Joccki_10]

Forster;
Pied (replaced by Cédric in GW2 or 3), Stephens, Yoshida, Bertrand;
Romeu, Davis;
Gabbiadini, Ward-Prowse, Tadic;
Austin.

[Sutter Kane]

Interesting, no Redmond or Boufal you think? I suppose if that 4-2-3-1 is the formation, then I can see those players included. Would make JWP an excellent purchase if he's nailed to start.

[blahblah]

Has Austin played there in any friendly when Gabbi was on the pitch?

[Stemania]

Newcastle:

I'd agree with all that. The main question marks for me would be which of Diame/Perez start in the hole and which of Murphy/Atsu start wide left. Merino is long term going to get in I think (hope) and it was interesting to see us play 433 when he came on the other day as you say.

[blahblah]

Some Clubs need their own thread imho: particularly Newcastle and Soton. The former as they should be the best of the promoted Clubs and Soton as I think they could struggle.

[MoSe]

I know it's still a week to go, but is there any reasonable site offering some predicted lineups at the moment?

FFFix have it, but I figure not for free

Fix lineups example.jpg

FFS still have Pre-Season in place of Team News

[Beerfuelledman]

FFix could be brilliant if theyd put a bit more time into it. No accounting for Matic at ManU, Suttner at Brighton (etc etc) , and they have Sissoko 100% to start for Spurs whilst Dele Alli is 'only' 99%

[Neath boy]

FFix could be brilliant if theyd put a bit more time into it. No accounting for Matic at ManU, Suttner at Brighton (etc etc) , and they have Sissoko 100% to start for Spurs whilst Dele Alli is 'only' 99%

They are very poor at this aspect imo.

For example with Swansea they have Siggurdson starting who hasn't played a minute pre season so is no way going to start first game even if the move doesn't happen (which I am sure it will).

Regarding Swansea the defence is clear but after that it isn't that clear but my current feeling is we will line up like this:

Fabianski
Naughton Mawson Fernandez Olssen
Britton
Mesa Carroll
Fer
Ayew Abraham

[Joccki_10]

Interesting, no Redmond or Boufal you think? I suppose if that 4-2-3-1 is the formation, then I can see those players included. Would make JWP an excellent purchase if he's nailed to start.

Have to say, it's more of a hope than a gut feeling. Gabbiadini only 'became' a centre forward at Napoli out of necessity. He played as a winger before that.

I'd say last week's Austin/Gabbiadini (10/9) was a failed experiment, but Pellegrino should try Gabbiadini out wide in their final friendly. Would be very harsh on Austin when or if the manager leaves him out imo.

Boufal is a light weight; a poor man's Mahrez. I hope Ward-Prowse gets the nod as the new no 10.

[Baxter92]

I'll have a go at Arsenal (being an arsenal fan)

Cech
Mustafi - Metersacker - Monreal
Ox - Ramsey - Xhaka - Kolasinac
Ozil - Lacazette - Sanchez

Koscielny - suspended for the first few games so he'll obviously miss out - assume he'll replace Mertersacker.
Sanchez - we all know the saga around him so that's a big question-mark.
Ox - this could quite possibly go to Bellerin, but I believe this is his spot to lose.
Mustafi - if his fitness isn't up to scratch could quite easily be Holding.

[Canikickit]

Mignolet
TAA/Matip/Lovren/Milner
Henderson
Lallana/Coutinho
Salah/Firmino/Mane

[First Sub Podcast]

Newcastle:

I'd agree with all that. The main question marks for me would be which of Diame/Perez start in the hole and which of Murphy/Atsu start wide left. Merino is long term going to get in I think (hope) and it was interesting to see us play 433 when he came on the other day as you say.

Atsu caught the eye pre season too, I should've mentioned LW isn't nailed on either. Aarons also featured a fair bit, but I see him as more of an impact sub with his pace being handy late in games.

[First Sub Podcast]

Mignolet
TAA/Matip/Lovren/Milner
Henderson
Lallana/Coutinho
Salah/Firmino/Mane

This really interests me, how long is Clyne out for?

[murf]

LIVERPOOL

Assume 433. Example below:

Mignolet
Clyne*/Matip/Lovren/Milner
Henderson/Wijnaldum/Coutinho
Salah/Firmino/Mane
(Lallana & Can distinct possibilities)

GK - Is Mig no.1? Probably. Didn't play in either of the Audi Cup games and Klopp has said it is a 3 way battle with Karius and Ward (who probably played in Germany as they were recovered from injury breaks)
RB - *Clyne is injured and won't start on Day 1. Klopp has said it is another 3 way battle to replace him. My bet is that Gomez and Flanagan lose out to Trent Alexander-Arnold who maybe even could stay there. Maybe.
CB - think this is the easiest with Klavan and Gomez in reserve. Van Dijk is heavily linked and would probably take Lovren's place. I believe Sakho is still at the club too.
LB - Hmmm.... Think Milner will start, especially with Clyne out. New boy Robertson will be looking to take over but when? Moreno in reserve.
(2*D)CM - Probably play Henderson and either Wijno or Can as the 2 more defensive players. Keita linked. Grujic in reserve and Milner and youngsters an option. Or could play just 1 and 2 attacking CMs.
(A)CM - This was Lallana's job last year and he could keep it although Coutinho has been getting some 'practice' here and could start here when Lallana is rotated/rested. Option of playing them both which happened once in pre-season. Klopp acknowledging it was a risky experiment.
Attack - last year is was Mane (right), Firmino (centre) & Coutinho (left). Salah has been playing mostly on the right in pre-season with Mane getting some practice on the left when both on the pitch. 3 of these 4 will start, although that is really more 4 of 5 with Coutinho moving back if Lallana is rested (as in guess line up above). Lots of good 'strikers' in reserve for these spots - Strurridge/Origi/Solanke/Ings/Woodburn.

Have I missed anyone????


(EDIT - written before seeing Canikickit's posts - thing (s)he is wrong on how attacking Klopp will go but who knows.....)

[Darbyand]

United:

DDG
Valencia Bailey Jones Blind
Pogba Matic Herrera
Mki Lukaku Rash

I think Darmian will start at LB with Shaw to come in when fit. The likes of Martial and Lingard will get plenty of time on the flanks and there should be another signing too, but as it stands wouldn't disagree with the line-up quoted. Nailed on picks are Valencia, Matic, ddg, Bailly, Pogba and Lukaku.

[Ashers]

I'll have a go at Arsenal (being an arsenal fan)

Cech
Mustafi - Metersacker - Monreal
Ox - Ramsey - Xhaka - Kolasinac
Ozil - Lacazette - Sanchez

Koscielny - suspended for the first few games so he'll obviously miss out - assume he'll replace Mertersacker.
Sanchez - we all know the saga around him so that's a big question-mark.
Ox - this could quite possibly go to Bellerin, but I believe this is his spot to lose.
Mustafi - if his fitness isn't up to scratch could quite easily be Holding.

Holding?

[Baxter92]

I'll have a go at Arsenal (being an arsenal fan)

Cech
Mustafi - Metersacker - Monreal
Ox - Ramsey - Xhaka - Kolasinac
Ozil - Lacazette - Sanchez

Koscielny - suspended for the first few games so he'll obviously miss out - assume he'll replace Mertersacker.
Sanchez - we all know the saga around him so that's a big question-mark.
Ox - this could quite possibly go to Bellerin, but I believe this is his spot to lose.
Mustafi - if his fitness isn't up to scratch could quite easily be Holding.

Holding?

Mustafi - if his fitness isn't up to scratch could quite easily be Holding.

This is a toss up, but i think with Koscielny suspended, and being the first game of the season he may just choose the experienced player.

[Ashers]

Mustafi - if his fitness isn't up to scratch could quite easily be Holding.

This is a toss up, but i think with Koscielny suspended, and being the first game of the season he may just choose the experienced player.

I wouldn't be shocked to see the back line as Bellerin, Mustafi, Mertesacker, Holding, Monreal.

[xJosh-]

United:

DDG
Valencia Bailey Jones Blind
Pogba Matic Herrera
Mki Lukaku Rash

I think Darmian will start at LB with Shaw to come in when fit. The likes of Martial and Lingard will get plenty of time on the flanks and there should be another signing too, but as it stands wouldn't disagree with the line-up quoted. Nailed on picks are Valencia, Matic, ddg, Bailly, Pogba and Lukaku.

No Lindelof? I'd have thought he'd have started over Jones

[xJosh-]

I'll be brave then.

Ederson
Stones - Kompany - Otamendi
Danilo - Silva - De Bruyne - Walker
Sterling - Aguero - Jesus


Sane - He could play RW over Sterling and be used to cut in.
Danilo - Mendy is injured for GW 1 & 2 minimum
Sterling - B Silva will Rotate on the RW but could be used as a CM at times
Jesus - I think Pep will rotate him with Sane and Aguero and keep Jesus on the pitch as a LW/ST. I personally would play Sane over him on LW but Sane hasn't started a pre season game I don't think.
Gundogan - Will slot into CM at times but not fully fit yet as far as I'm aware

If he opts for a different formation to play 2 up front but sticks with the WB system I would say:

Ederson
Stones - Kompany - Otamendi
Danilo - Silva - Fernandinho - Walker
De Bruyne
Aguero - Jesus

But lets face it eff knows.

[Baxter92]

Mustafi - if his fitness isn't up to scratch could quite easily be Holding.

This is a toss up, but i think with Koscielny suspended, and being the first game of the season he may just choose the experienced player.

I wouldn't be shocked to see the back line as Bellerin, Mustafi, Mertesacker, Holding, Monreal.

No, you are quite correct. The Arsenal backline is difficult to choose, but having followed them for many years i feel like I can predict Wenger's choices (to an extent). I feel as though The Ox will be chosen over Bellerin because he offers more going forward with a back 3/5 and against 'lesser' teams (not top 6) he gives you more opportunity to win, and also partly because of the current contract situation with him where he is demaning game time. I feel as though Kolasinac was specifically bought for the LWB position - given his attacking output last season for Shalke, and i think that Wenger really trusts Monreal in the back 3, especially when we don't have many left sided defenders for that spot. The CB's are then 2 out of Koscielny (Suspended), Mustafi (Fitness - Confed Cup), Mertersacker, Holding, Chambers, Paulista (Injured). Mertersacker i believe is the experienced, trusted head who fits well into a back 3 because he doesn't have to run the channels, then it is simply between Holding and Mustafi. That's my logic anyway. Could be completely wrong

[Vsz]

Mustafi - if his fitness isn't up to scratch could quite easily be Holding.

This is a toss up, but i think with Koscielny suspended, and being the first game of the season he may just choose the experienced player.

I wouldn't be shocked to see the back line as Bellerin, Mustafi, Mertesacker, Holding, Monreal.

No, you are quite correct. The Arsenal backline is difficult to choose, but having followed them for many years i feel like I can predict Wenger's choices (to an extent). I feel as though The Ox will be chosen over Bellerin because he offers more going forward with a back 3/5 and against 'lesser' teams (not top 6) he gives you more opportunity to win, and also partly because of the current contract situation with him where he is demaning game time. I feel as though Kolasinac was specifically bought for the LWB position - given his attacking output last season for Shalke, and i think that Wenger really trusts Monreal in the back 3, especially when we don't have many left sided defenders for that spot. The CB's are then 2 out of Koscielny (Suspended), Mustafi (Fitness - Confed Cup), Mertersacker, Holding, Chambers, Paulista (Injured). Mertersacker i believe is the experienced, trusted head who fits well into a back 3 because he doesn't have to run the channels, then it is simply between Holding and Mustafi. That's my logic anyway. Could be completely wrong

I think back fives with WB's may be Ox, Holding, Mustafi, Monreal, Kolasinac

I presume whatever line up we see this weekend will be replicated in GW1.

[Darbyand]

No Lindelof? I'd have thought he'd have started over Jones

Covered this a bit in the Enablers thread.

No Sane in your line-up? I think he'll have a big season for your lot.