Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]

[VILLA MOLE]

why do we call him Tony Moon ?

Antonia Luna = Tony Moon

are you not bilingual like the rest of us? 

[john e]

why do we call him Tony Moon ?

Antonia Luna = Tony Moon

ok thanks,
its just a play on words then, there is no actual Tony Moon

[Big Dick Edwards]

Luna is the Spanish word for moon. Antonio, Tony..

[VILLA MOLE]

why do we call him Tony Moon ?

Antonia Luna = Tony Moon

ok thanks,
its just a play on words then, there is no actual Tony Moon

bit like terry henry but better

[john e]

why do we call him Tony Moon ?

Antonia Luna = Tony Moon

ok thanks,
its just a play on words then, there is no actual Tony Moon

bit like terry henry but better

it sometimes takes me a while to keep up with the programme

[VILLA MOLE]

why do we call him Tony Moon ?



Antonia Luna = Tony Moon

ok thanks,
its just a play on words then, there is no actual Tony Moon

bit like terry henry but better

it sometimes takes me a while to keep up with the programme

I know it can very high brow on here 

[fredm]

Bennett I believe is injured so Luna is the only genuine left back we have who has featured in pre-season. However PL has played Baker there with Clark in the middle for parts of some games so he might be considering this.

I do not believe any of the other new signings are up to speed yet to challenge last seasons squad.  I think he will go with the 3 who played midfield at the end of last season although KEA has been given a fair bit of playing time and has looked half decent.

[citizenDJ]

Assuming everyone is fit, I think we'll start with Okore alongside Vlaar, and with Luna at left back. Beyond that, I think it'll be the same team that finished last season, but with hopefully much better options on the bench.

[danlanza]

Assuming everyone is fit, I think we'll start with Okore alongside Vlaar, and with Luna at left back. Beyond that, I think it'll be the same team that finished last season, but with hopefully much better options on the bench.

This is what i was going to say. This.

[Salsa Party Animal]

I think Okoro and Luna will be in starting XI (if Okoro do well against Malaga) and our bench will be stronger. It is possible we might change one midfilder but doubt we will not stick with Delph, Syvilla and Westwood

[Concrete John]

Not picking specifially on SPA here, but I've seen it a few times now and am wondering if Okoro is the new Clarke?

[Summers]

Luna definitely. Okore possibly would have, had the injury not occurred. Baker will start instead, and soon enough Okore will be first choice with Vlaar. Bacuna could start in midfield maybe, Lambo has been impressed.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Tony Moon definitely.
Okore possibly.
Bacuna, Tonev, Helenius, Steer all on the bench.

Not seen much of pre season action but will be going Saturday - how has Moon done? Better than Bennett?

Yes, though that wouldn't be difficult given most of Bennett's performances last season.

Tony Moon's done good - so far!
Good going forward and likes to get to his man early. Bit suspect once oppo has the ball and is running at him; seems to let them cut inside a bit to easily.
But Bennett is injured; I think Baker will be at CB, so Tony to start.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Suppose if Weimann or Gabby get injured, then Tonev may come straight into the team too.

[Titus Aduxus]

With the left back situation is Edna Stevens likely to feature?