The likes of Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires and Thierry Henry would have been squirming like crazy had they watched Arshavin refuse to seek a better placed Arsenal player. Those players perfected the art of making the correct decision in front of goal
I think Wenger will revert Arshavin back to center forward due to Bendtner's lack of fitness and also because of Arshavin's inconsistent defensive work. Wenger will not only be considering his own side when picking the line up
Would love to see a team attempt to 'bully' that team, it just wouldn't happen in a hurry. I wouldn't be surprised if we play that type of team at Stamford Bridge
The good news is that Alex Song and Emmanuel Eboue will be included in the squad for Sunday, that is a massive positive. Especially the physical presence of Song at the heart of defence
I'm also hoping that we have Diaby back for those fixtures as those 2 along with Cesc are our best trio for the midfield berths in my opinion. Diaby does have his critics but I rate him and he has come on allot this season
I know that I am not making that up because it leaves me feeling a little frustrated for several reasons. Firstly those same people quickly forget that Robin Van Persie, Cesc Fabregas, Gael Clichy and Alex Song
Aston Villa's main weapons will be from set pieces where they will be looking to take advantage of our current lack of height. The team will also have to be switched on to the counter attack if we are to push forward and take the game to Villa
I wish we would be a little more conservative against the better sides. Perhaps do not over commit our full backs as often and rely on Cesc and our front men to do the damage. Sometimes it feels like we are playing into the opposition's hands
Cesc Fabregas was supposed to take his place on the bench alongside the other first team players but Jack Wilshere pulled out at the last moment
Wenger will have little choice but to field some of the first team players and in certain cases it is very helpful. Gael Clichy and Theo Walcott are two players who are lacking match practice and an extra game will do them good