Arsenal Vs. Everton predictions preview and that type of thing.

I feel that today is a very decisive day in this season for us. We will line up against Everton who is almost as inconsistent as we are but when they come to play they are dangerous with a strong midfield and defenders who have knack for scoring. Arsenal can and MUST win today. We are only 9 points off the top and the gap is closing the top teams WILL drop points we just have to make sure we are winning them.

The key fights today are going to be in the midfield with our makeshift four hopefully winning 50/50 balls and controlling possession, which is going to be key for us today we need to hold the ball and create chances through our build-up without rushing. We may see Gallas and Toure today which is always an adventure although I still want to see Djourou in the 11 we start today.


My choice for the 11 today

is

Almunia

Sagna Gallas Djourou Clichy

Bendtner Denilson Nasri Vela

RVP Adebayor

ALTHOUGH THE OFFICIAL LINE UP


1 Almunia
22 Clichy
20 Djourou
10 Gallas
3 Sagna
2 Diaby
8 Nasri
15 Denilson
17 Song
25 Adebayor
11 van Persie

so then
OFF WE GO!

full match report later!

Changes to the 11 from Hull

maybe the whole team needs a pair?

Nasri and Bendnter came through in the end and Bendt's boots are vicious to the eyes and to the back of the net.

We pulled out a win against Hull, and actually looked really strong at the end of the match after a game that was mostly mediocre.
Ade and RVP were both on form, and really had a go at the defense.

Defensively, besides Clichy's mistake marking too far off Mendy the back 4 were quality. You can't really put too much blame on Clichy, Mendy is QUICK, and he was trying to play smart and safe but, he got beat with a quick touch and the ball ended up in the back of the net. Gael just has to trust in his pace, he could have been closer to his man.

Our issue, was again... in the midfield.
Some moments we looked bright and had a wonderful passing displays while trying to break down their attack. Other times we gave away the pall and couldn't put any attack together, this hot, cold, on, off issue is really the main issue with our middle-men.

On a positive note, Denilson stood strong against Hull, he didn't have a spectacular game but he was sold and steady, which is what we need.

Diaby settled in a bit more to his central role but gave the ball away far too much to be effective at the middle. Which is costing us a big part of our possession in the final third.

Nasri was very frustrated at his position on the flank. He created well but kept slamming the ball into the first defender on all his crosses which again is something we need to stop doing... obviously

However, letting Nasri pull to the middle and leaving Diaby on the flank BOTH players look more comfortable. Nasri can pull the strings a bit more from the center, and he has better and more consistent passing while Diaby can have a bit more room and be a bit more free with what he is trying to create as tight passes are not his strong suit.

so our 4th midfielder?

Eboue... I am sorry to say, has to get back to the bench. I have been the biggest fan of his this season, but he is just so inconsistent and his flaws are too evident and there is a hole in the team... we look better with him off the pitch, enough blown crosses and wasted shots and dribbling to no where.

Bendtner deserves the spot. Always coming on strong and always coming through in the clutch. He has shown he can do more than just strike he can create and drive the right side which is normally our weaker side. If you don't think we look more dangerous with Nick on the pitch I suggest you WATCH THIS

So Nasri to the center Diaby on the flank and Bendtner in for Eboue... what else can he do to earn a starting spot? He may be out of his position but he is a dangerous player and we need that from him for 90 minutes instead of leaving it all to the end of the game.

Man Of The Match Vs. Hull

Our Man of the match, ROBIN VAN PERSIE he was involved in the creation of all three goals today against Hull City.

Include the fact that he had TWO spot kicks that were very nearly goals, he was brilliant in the attack all game and Hull ran cowering from his left foot... I would have to say he is not only the man of the match but the man of the season thus far...

RVP has now hit the crossbar 15 times this season... pair that with his 8 goals (11th most in the league) oh and dont forget he is tied for 1st in the league for most assists with 8.

Robin seems to have to fight hard to get ever goal he scores, what if the boy had a bit of luck on his side??? I do think we would be a bit higher in the table if he could find his LUCKY boots. (borrow Nicklas's pink pair?)

ALSO there have been reports of Milan buying up Ade and Clichy from the Money they receive from the KAKA deal with CITY. Along with Barca planning to scoop up RVP and Cesc this summer...

to all of this I say....

Horseshit. complete and udder horseshit

happy Monday

A Look Ahead On Arsenal's Title Hopes

Can Arsenal put together a run in the second half of the season which will take the league trophy away from Man U

...well that might be stretching it... even by my standards
HOWEVER, I do think this season may turn out alright...

We all know The Gunners have had quite the season riddled with highs and lows, and its been a rough frustrating path so far for us fans... but oddly enough on this Wednesday afternoon I am feeling rather optimistic. Yes, despite the headlines you can officially stamp me as a Gooner with hope.

Having won big against teams like Chelsea, and United to show that we have the quality, we dropped the ball against teams like Hull and Tottenham showing that we have note a remote sense of consistency.

Until... now?
undefeated in our last 7 games

now one would think we are in a bit of a rough spot at the moment... Cesc, Theo, Rosicky, Gallas, Silvestre, are all out on injury and eduardo is still getting fit.

so how could I possibly be hopeful you say?
Well the form of Djourou and Sagna has been impressive lately, though we are still weak in the air defensively those boys on their game means good things for us.

With Wenger finally deciding to push Nasri into the center of the pitch we should be feeling the effects of some great delivery from the young french mid-fielder.

Also, Van Persie's cannon feet paired with the confidence of our super-subs of Bendtner and Vela we may have a great few games coming up.
I really hope Vela has earned himself a starting spot after the energy he gave us against Bolton. He has earned and. I am also excited to see Nicklas perform as well as he knows he should, now that he has some confidence in those rainbow colored boots.

and hey, it looks like we finally learned how to win UGLY... chew on that you cynics.


The Schedule for the rest of the season looks like this:



January

17 Hull (a)

28 Everton (a)

31 West Ham (h)

February

7 Tottenham (a)

21 Sunderland (h)

28 Fulham (h)

March

3 West Brom (a)

14 Blackburn (h)

21 Newcastle (a)

April

4 Man City (h)

11 Wigan (a)

18 Liverpool (a)

25 Middlesbrough (h)



I don't think we can count ANY of these games as easy wins... BUT with the confidence the squad hold now we may have a shot at something here... even in the league. Especially with Chelsea's dismal excuse of a football game this past weekend, and we have the likes of Cesc, Theo, Gallas, and Eduardo are all coming back into the team eventually we may be in a position to actually fight for something this season... we WILL be in the top 4 the question is just where in it we will sit? and WHO will be number 4?

but let's keep the belief!