August 17, 2013 10:03 am
1.. All our new signing’s (ONE) have bedded in well after a good pre-season and I can’t wait to see him supporting us from the stands.
2.. We have a settled back 4, not that we have much choice, but they did finish last season up well.
3.. We always win the first game of he season..well after checking we have drawn the last 3 opening games, so if you have a punt get on the draw.
4.. A few positives, Ramsey, Theo, The Ox and Jack have all looked good in pre-season and did well on the pre-season international break.
5.. It’s great to see Jack looking fully fit, this is a big season for him, I’m sure I am not the only one who really wants him to have a whole season without interruptions and go on and drive us to success, then see him go on and do it at the World Cup for Engerland
6…Diaby is out, which is slightly better than him being fit, apart from the fact he still draws wages
7..The main talking point on the morning of the game is as always who will Wenger pick to play upfront, Olivier or Giroud, I’m sure whoever plays we wont notice the difference…
8.. Our Captain, Vermaelen, out injured, I have no idea why Wenger hasn’t put Mertesacker as captain this year, he is the leader on the pitch.
9.. Villa, will not come for the draw, Lambert has not had a 0-0 away from home for over 2 seasons with Villa and Norwich, they will line up much the same as us,4-3-3 but with 2 holding midfielders to our 1, so will try hitting us on the break with pace, will be a case of whose defence copes the best.
10.. Arsene Knows Best….£100 million to spend, loads of money freed up in wages, but he has faith in our wafer thin squad, yes on our day we should have too much for a Villa side that may struggle to get top 10, but still we have the highest match day income in the UK and with increased TV and sponsorship deals we should by now by waxing lyrical about a few new superstars in the team….
Prediction The Arsenal 3 – Villa 1
Likely Line-up:
Szczesny
Jenkinson Koscielny Mertersacker Gibbs
Wilshere Ramsay Oxlade-Chamberlain
Walcott Giroud Podolski
GC
Posted by keenosafc
Categories: Arsenal
Tags: Abou Diaby, Arsène Wenger, Mikel Arteta, Norwich, Olivier Giroud, Per Mertesacker, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, Thomas Vermaelen, Wenger
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why jenkinson?where is bacary sangia?i saw hem training yesterday on arsenal.com so he should b ok to play.
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By soma gunner on August 17, 2013 at 10:31 am
Olivier or Giroud! Dats a funny one, i see as comin out wit 3 points and im sure the lads are up2 it after a gud pre-season and the structure of the team dat finished strongly last season still the same. 2-0
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By John maeqar on August 17, 2013 at 10:38 am
Its a shame u couldn’t stop urself showing u r an idiot with ur diaby comment. A fit diaby would be in any Arsenal 11. Do u think his injuries r his fault??? Or do u think AW should just cast him aside? U dont know AW very well do u? In fact ur article shows there r many things beyond ur comprehension….Come on u Arsenal !!!
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By dadgooner on August 17, 2013 at 10:51 am
Looks a good draw to me. Two apiece. They aint too bad a team, better than last seasons final placing suggests, while we, although not yet ready or prepared for a premier league title winning season tilt, are still a more than capable outfit.
In Arsene we trust. At least that’s what I’m told we supposedly do, although personally I’m no longer sure that I believe that sentiment.
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By Jack Stevens on August 17, 2013 at 11:11 am
All the momentum is with the Arsenal. A settled squad is hugely underrated – Man City needed two seasons before their pay cheques won a trophy, and I expect Spurs to have yet another season of gelling after yet another change-up.
I’m not sure who will have the better season, Olivier or Giroud, but don’t be scared to put either of them in your 20 to 30 goals bracket. Expectant…
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By Savage on August 17, 2013 at 11:50 am
3 – 1 eh?
I would get on that fella. For me – Villa’s young pups will have more bite this year – and they signed a bunch of young euro starlets early. They have been together for nearly 50 days. The last three pre-season matches featured Benteke and they scored a mere 13 goals. Benteke mauled Malaga.
It comes down to who will score more. And then you are putting Giroud up against Benteke. Mmmm?
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By Son Lyme on August 17, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Good god – you were right – in a way. Until Arsenal get a dominant centre forward – this will happen. Awful ref – but he was awful for everyone. Blaming the ref is only papering over the cracks.
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By Son Lyme on August 17, 2013 at 5:17 pm
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