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One minor adjustment has been made to our strike force and Robin Van Persie in particular. With the departure of [refrains from using obscenities] Adebayor

Andy Gray was still talking about the goal and the Tottenham marking when the screen flashed back to the play showing Cesc Fabregas bearing down on goal and place the ball wide of Gomes

I am aware of Mannone's abilities but I simply just do not think he should be starting between the sticks for Arsenal yet. We cannot afford to have such an achilles heel in the side, especiallly in the title race

Trio Thomas Vermaelen, William Gallas and Alex Song will have to be at their very best to deal with the height of Peter Crouch who is likely to come in for Defoe. Beating Crouch one on one would be difficult for most defenders

It makes you wonder how any old ex player can get a job in the media and share their views. Actually having a bit of common sense could go a long way

Merida has something that Cesc Fabregas hasn't got and that is power from long range. We have seen it many times for the reserves and for the Spanish youth sides. Give him space on his left foot and he can punish you

The front line could be made of mostly first team members, with Nicklas Bendtner and Eduardo missing recent games due to injury problems. If the front line consists of Bendtner, Eduardo and Vela then I will be eagerly watching to see how takes up the right sided position

The return of Rosicky and Eduardo as well as the purchase of TV 5 means we have a depth in squad missing from last season. Furthermore, players who had to step up prematurely to the first team due to unforeseen injuries (aren't they all unforeseen)

I find it funny, in a not funny sort of way how Arsene and Arsenal are critised for not winning anything since the 2005 FA Cup victory, yet you do not hear the same criticism of Tottenham, Aston Villa, West Ham etc

Can a team of Arshavin, Cesc, Van Persie and Diaby stop a side who pressure our back four? If you knock loudly enough will Arsenal concede?