Barnet V Arsenal – Friendly – The Teams

Arsenal step up their pre-season preparations this afternoon with the first of several friendlies. Barnet are the opponents at their Underhill stadium which is used by the Gunners’ Reserve side.

Typically, Arsene Wenger has named a mixture of youth and experience in the travelling party. Expect a whole host of changes in the second half, but the XI below will begin the game at 15:00.

Almunia
Djourou – Gallas – Vermaelen – Silvestre
Wilshere – Randall – Frimpong – Rosicky
Arshavin – Watt

Subs: Mannone, Eastmond, Ayling, Cruise, Thomas, Henderson, Coquelin, Simpson, Barazite Sunu.

Article By – J.Sanderson

23 thoughts on “Barnet V Arsenal – Friendly – The Teams

  • July 18, 2009 at 1:40 pm
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    I must say that Watt is the surprise for me. You can’t read to much into it, but Simpson can’t be happy.

    Looking fwd to seeing how Barazite has progressed.

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  • July 18, 2009 at 1:44 pm
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    Watt is a suprise, as is Frimpong ahead of Coquelin. Still, these guys must have applied themselves in training and impressed the gaffer. I know Watt is certainly aplayer I like, I think his pace and directness could be a real asset today.

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  • July 18, 2009 at 1:47 pm
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    I feel a little sorry for Barazite, he’s got great form against Barnet but has been overlooked for a starting place for each of the past two years.

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  • July 18, 2009 at 1:48 pm
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    YH i agree looks like simpson is going. Sanchez watt have been impressed with great work rate and technical ability. Frimpong is a a great prospect i think hes more of a premiership player than cqouelin. Seems to be more powerful and stronger.

    Looking foward to seeing vermaelena and rosicky

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  • July 18, 2009 at 1:49 pm
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    is there a stream where i can watch this?
    if there is post a link plz ill check back later cheers

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  • July 18, 2009 at 1:50 pm
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    livestream link?

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  • July 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm
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    can someone do live updates?

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  • July 18, 2009 at 2:07 pm
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    I’d like this too :) Arsenalinsider is meant to have them, but my work seem to be blocking them.

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  • July 18, 2009 at 2:24 pm
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    I’m not surprised at all to see Frimpong in there.

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  • July 18, 2009 at 2:29 pm
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    do you guys want a link to watch the game??

    you’ll need flash player to play it though.

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  • July 18, 2009 at 2:52 pm
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    Yeah i’m pretty bummed that barazite didn make the starting 11. Really think he deserves it…i’ll be watching vermaelen closely tho…

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  • July 18, 2009 at 3:00 pm
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    1 – 1 at halftime. Arshavin’s goal cancelled out by an immediate Barnet equaliser from a set-piece. Both goals on the verge of halftime.

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  • July 18, 2009 at 3:09 pm
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    Anyone know who that person is in the crowd who is always desperately trying to start chants and often ends up singing alone? Not sure is they’re a man or woman but quite a high voice. I’ve noticed that they are at pretty much every reserve game.

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  • July 18, 2009 at 3:11 pm
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    Barazite the new Pires?

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  • July 18, 2009 at 3:11 pm
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    Nacer Barazite comes on, and he scored immediatly a great goal!!!!!

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  • July 18, 2009 at 3:16 pm
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    Why isn’t Fran Merida playing?
    surely he is good enough to be selected in the squad

    Also has Vela completely recovered? He may be important if adebayor is going

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  • July 18, 2009 at 3:18 pm
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    What’s Mart Poom doing there? Is he on the coaching staff?

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  • July 18, 2009 at 3:19 pm
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    Jes, he’s is our goalkeeper trainer.

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  • July 18, 2009 at 3:54 pm
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    Jimmy – I believe that her name is Marie/Maria. She is at all reserve matches as far as i’m aware.

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