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Many of these young players will be loaned out and I would guess that some of them may not return, only the boss really knows who he thinks have a genuine chance of making it

And why Bendtner in place of Simpson? Apart from the goal against Kyiv and a sprightly cameo against the Chavs, he has been piss poor all season. Very unfair on Simpson, I thought

Bendtner was not working hard enough when he didn't have the ball, something that Ade does have. Nik will have to add this to his game if he is to get to the level that the manager wants him to

The bitter fact that many don’t want to hear is that we are short in number compared to our own standard despite the fact that we have had the worst luck through injuries

I am intrigued by Lansbury. He is the captain of the England Under-19’s side and was man-of-the-match in one of their recent games. The way he strikes the ball is eerily similar to a certain David Beckham – indeed, Lansbury’s affinity for changing his hairstyle

The Premier League is interesting this season, the top 4 haven't been so top anything so far. Each team showing inconsistency on more than one occasion which makes for interesting viewing from now until the end.

It shouldn't have stood given the fact that Van Persie was offside when he received the ball but I remember clearly a match at Highbury when I first witnessed Van Persie playing on the left, slotted in a perfectly fine goal against Chelsea

Games against Chelsea are usually tight, cagey affairs but this time I expect an open game of end to end football. Not quite the same level as reached against Manchester United but enough to cause Chelsea problems

The team selection was a bit off in my opinion. Although, we were severely hampered by injuries. Other than the long termers of Eduardo & Rosicky; no Ade, Sagna, Toure, Walcott, Eboue. Fabregas suspended and Gallas dropped

Most people suggest that Cesc and Bendtner put Arsenal through into the quarter finals. I disagree, Manuel Almunia sent Arsenal into the next round of the champions league