I am interested to know how Arshavin and Eduardo link up at the Emirates in front of home support and our Crozilian playing with a bit of confidence after his recent flurry of goals

At long last we have finally caught up with the game in hand that has been hidden up our sleeves for so long, at a time when we could go one point behind the current (temporary leaders) I’d say now is a good time to pull it out. Mangerless Bolton Wanderers visit the Emirates. With respect to Bolton, Arsene Wenger couldn’t have chosen many other teams that he would rather face at home tonight in what is the usual must win game. The squad’s largest obstacle appears to be the weather conditions. The match is currently expected to go ahead but with the snow still falling and transport being disrupted a late cancellation cannot be ruled out.

Cesc Fabregas is certainly ruled out of the game tonight, as well as Bendtner, Walcott and Gael Clichy. Those players will all be filtering back into the squad over the next two weeks or so.

Alex Song is not longer in Arsene’s selection pool as he prepares for the ACN tournament with Cameroon, luckily Denilson has passed a fitness test and should replace Song like for like. I say like for like but Alex Song’s physical and aerial ability will be missed against a big Bolton side. The Gunners will be hoping to restrict Bolton to a few set pieces by dominating possession and quick passing, which the side are very capable of doing.

With the injuries Arsene currently faces, the team should be pretty straight forward to predict for once. The rested French trio against West Ham should start the game. Armand Traore should replace Mikel Silvestre, Samir Nasri will come in for Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby will come back into central midfield in the place of Fran Merida. Man of the moment Aaron Ramsey has another chance to pull the strings in the creative department in the Arsenal engine room. Can he collect a hat trick of chocolate left foot strikes?

Andrey Arshavin returns after a foot injury and could continue to provide the link between midfield and attack. I am interested to know how Arshavin and Eduardo link up at the Emirates in front of home support and our Crozilian playing with a bit of confidence after his recent flurry of goals. I expect Eduardo be hit the target again this evening and I expect plenty of movement between the two players.

Mean Lean’s Predicted Line Up

Mean Lean’s Match Prediction

I more than expect our boys to have enough firepower to take apart a Bolton side who are lacking in confidence and I don’t think they will fancy a cold night down south against players who will be shooting past their faces.