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Jack Wilshere Out, Midfield Dilemma + Healthy Competition
Wenger has a tough job regarding the patterns we start a game with. We all know that during the past years he has stuck with the 4-3-3 largely because of Cesc. We have still seen this formation being used this term which I'm not against because it gives us fluidity when we attack but while defending
Olympiacos (h) Post Match Thoughts: CL Victory for Carling cup look-alike team
It is quite apparent that Chamberlain's 18 years means very little, just as it meant very little to Jack Wilshere. He already has the technique, he already has the intelligence. His mixture of pace and technical qualities means that he can impact pretty any level right now. All he needs now is the belief that he is the best on the pitch and experience, once he adds that then there is
Olympiacos (h) Thoughts & Line Up: Injury forces Coq fight with Frimpong for midfield role
Emmanuel Frimpong and Francis Coquelin will be fighting it out to take over from Song's role in the midfield. The European game could suit the ball playing style of Coquelin but Frimpong has come in for Song already this season and has done very well. Personally I would plump for the Frenchman in this instance but I believe that Wenger will choose Frimpong as his chief ball
Can Ramsey reclaim young top dog? / Rosicky & Arteta
How will you deal with van Persie contract? & Quality time helps Mertesacker
Your Vision – My Top 5 Robin Van Persie Moments
His last minute equaliser at Everton in 2008/09 season when he collected a long pin- point pass from Diaby (yes, you read that right) on his chest on the left hand side of the penalty area after pulling away from the in- form Jagielka to rifle a left foot half volley into the far corner of the Gwladys Street
Bolton (h) Post Match Thoughts: van Persie & Song creatively freed
Alex Song's performance was very interesting. Last week Alex Song strode forward, made an assist for Gervinho and created many more chances for others. He was at it again on Saturday afternoon. Mikel Arteta has played as a defensive midfielder for Everton in the past which gave the midfield a lovely fluid
The ‘3 Ps’ – Part 1 (Pressing)
Everyone knows why it’s beneficial to press. It gives a team a greater chance of winning the ball higher up the pitch and consequently produces a higher probability of an attempt at goal. Furthermore, it enables a team to have more possession and therefore dictate the game. Pressing is also beneficial from a defensive stand point. It puts pressure on the opposition resulting in their passing (including final balls) becoming more rushed and thus of a lesser quality for the defence to deal with. I’ll make no
Bolton (h) Thoughts & Line Up: Mertesacker vs Davies will be interesting
Aaron Ramsey and Tomas Rosicky are back off the treatment table and are included in the squad. Mikel Arteta and Alex Song are certain starters so it will be down to Wenger to decide who from Ramsey and Rosicky is the best suited for this game. My money is on Ramsey after the Welshman's fantastic first half at Ewood park. I have fallen head over heals in love with Francis Coquelin after his energetic performance against Shrewsbury so I hope he makes the bench but he will have strong competition