Please excuse any and all spelling/grammar errors because I used GoogleDocs for this (to try it out) and the dictionary didn’t even have the word “preview” in it.
Let us reflect on the Chelsea game for a few seconds... Wow. That’s all that can be said. Now I wasn’t fortunate enough to attend the game OR see it on television, but from a 3-5 scoreline (and highlights) you can’t say the fixture wasn’t exciting. A Robin van Persie hattrick, a goal from a André Santos (disappointing in the first half) , and an impressive display (and a goal) from Walcott amounted to a very VERY important three points for The Arsenal.
The question is: do we look to rest players for the Marseille game and focus on getting back into the top four in the league (vs West Brom on Saturday), or do we try and go out for the win against Marseille? Resting the Dutch master for this game would be foolish, a seasoned striker like him would do well against a team like Marseille, and with Chamakh not being the sharpest tool, starting Van Persie seems fitting. However, with Park showing us how fantastic he is against Bolton, will he be started alongside RVP in a 4-4-2? Or will he be saved for the West Brom fixture on Saturday? It’s hard to tell with Wenger’s faffing around with selections (especially Park).
Marseille, as we know, are a very strong side. They have achieved four domestic wins and two draws (out of a possible six) in October alone. We need to keep our feet on the ground for Tuesday and not get too carried away with the Chelsea result. But can you blame us if we do? Yes, there is absolutely no room for complacency at this stage, especially as we are just getting back into our stride with eight wins in our last nine games.
Key man for Arsenal: Robin van Persie (for obvious reasons), providing he isn’t rested, otherwise it’s the ever-present Aaron Ramsey who has been instrumental for us this season in the middle of the park.
Surprise package for Arsenal (if he comes on or is actually picked): Park Chu-Yung, I honestly believe that his inclusion in the starting-eleven will add some extra depth and ruthlessness to the side, something that Chamakh cannot offer, especially on the European stage.
Danger man: It would be foolish not highlight the the threat of Loic Remy against our - let’s face it - vulnerable defence. That being said, Vermaelen is due back and I’m sure Wenger will have a thing or two to say about the defending against Chelsea in the first half. The French striker has scored a mediocre 12 games, 5 goals, the most recent goal coming during Marseille’s most recent fixture - a 3:2 win away from home against a struggling yet resilient Dijon [mustard]. - sorry
I think Marseille will look to apply the pace and technique of their wingers against our not so great full-backs, André Ayew (not to be confused with teammate, and brother, Jordan Ayew) will be giving both our full-backs (presumably Santos and Jenkinson) a run for their money - I can see him switching flanks, as he is almost ambidextrous.
Us on the other hand? I think the use of our spine (Vermaelen, Song and RVP) + Ramsey is our key [well pointed out by @WengerBoy1]. If we keep the ball down the middle, with Ramsey being the creative hub, we can slice open the likes of Diawara, M’Bia and N’Koulou - depending on the starting partnership Monsieur Deschamps picks.
I am aware that I did mention earlier how I’d like to see Park alongside RVP and I do think he’ll play second half, as well as being the surprise package. I am also aware that this squad is the bulk of the weekend’s Chelsea-bashers. These boys’ll have enough in the tank.
This could all be wrong, by the way. I don’t see the point in predicting Marseille’s squad because:
1) Deschamps is weird.
2) I don’t know much about Marseille apart from the fact that they’re good.
3) Who gives a shit? We’ve come to see The Arsenal.
That’s about it.
Follow me on Twitter (@MylesBurrell) because, as sad as it is, that’s the best way to contact me because I spend most of my time there.
Out.
Let us reflect on the Chelsea game for a few seconds... Wow. That’s all that can be said. Now I wasn’t fortunate enough to attend the game OR see it on television, but from a 3-5 scoreline (and highlights) you can’t say the fixture wasn’t exciting. A Robin van Persie hattrick, a goal from a André Santos (disappointing in the first half) , and an impressive display (and a goal) from Walcott amounted to a very VERY important three points for The Arsenal.
The question is: do we look to rest players for the Marseille game and focus on getting back into the top four in the league (vs West Brom on Saturday), or do we try and go out for the win against Marseille? Resting the Dutch master for this game would be foolish, a seasoned striker like him would do well against a team like Marseille, and with Chamakh not being the sharpest tool, starting Van Persie seems fitting. However, with Park showing us how fantastic he is against Bolton, will he be started alongside RVP in a 4-4-2? Or will he be saved for the West Brom fixture on Saturday? It’s hard to tell with Wenger’s faffing around with selections (especially Park).
Marseille, as we know, are a very strong side. They have achieved four domestic wins and two draws (out of a possible six) in October alone. We need to keep our feet on the ground for Tuesday and not get too carried away with the Chelsea result. But can you blame us if we do? Yes, there is absolutely no room for complacency at this stage, especially as we are just getting back into our stride with eight wins in our last nine games.
Key man for Arsenal: Robin van Persie (for obvious reasons), providing he isn’t rested, otherwise it’s the ever-present Aaron Ramsey who has been instrumental for us this season in the middle of the park.
Surprise package for Arsenal (if he comes on or is actually picked): Park Chu-Yung, I honestly believe that his inclusion in the starting-eleven will add some extra depth and ruthlessness to the side, something that Chamakh cannot offer, especially on the European stage.
Danger man: It would be foolish not highlight the the threat of Loic Remy against our - let’s face it - vulnerable defence. That being said, Vermaelen is due back and I’m sure Wenger will have a thing or two to say about the defending against Chelsea in the first half. The French striker has scored a mediocre 12 games, 5 goals, the most recent goal coming during Marseille’s most recent fixture - a 3:2 win away from home against a struggling yet resilient Dijon [mustard]. - sorry
I think Marseille will look to apply the pace and technique of their wingers against our not so great full-backs, André Ayew (not to be confused with teammate, and brother, Jordan Ayew) will be giving both our full-backs (presumably Santos and Jenkinson) a run for their money - I can see him switching flanks, as he is almost ambidextrous.
Us on the other hand? I think the use of our spine (Vermaelen, Song and RVP) + Ramsey is our key [well pointed out by @WengerBoy1]. If we keep the ball down the middle, with Ramsey being the creative hub, we can slice open the likes of Diawara, M’Bia and N’Koulou - depending on the starting partnership Monsieur Deschamps picks.
Predicted Arsenal line-up:
Szczesny
Jenkinson - Koscielny - Vermaelen - Santos
Arteta - Song - Ramsey
Walcott - RVP - Arshavin.
I am aware that I did mention earlier how I’d like to see Park alongside RVP and I do think he’ll play second half, as well as being the surprise package. I am also aware that this squad is the bulk of the weekend’s Chelsea-bashers. These boys’ll have enough in the tank.
This could all be wrong, by the way. I don’t see the point in predicting Marseille’s squad because:
1) Deschamps is weird.
2) I don’t know much about Marseille apart from the fact that they’re good.
3) Who gives a shit? We’ve come to see The Arsenal.
That’s about it.
Follow me on Twitter (@MylesBurrell) because, as sad as it is, that’s the best way to contact me because I spend most of my time there.
Out.
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