Adebayor was originally set to miss most of November with his ankle problem but he’s rated 50:50 for this game. He’ll face a late fitness test. I could see him on the bench for this. Almunia is back in training following his injury against United
With a date set on Rosicky's return to the squad, and the kids doing themselves no harm, the squad looks in good shape
What he could take from his role model is hard work and determination. Infact he could take that from Aaron Ramsey also
That is what is special about Wilshere. He is the most talented kid in the youth set up yet he has so much natural desire to win the ball
The new Cesc should partner him in the middle with the old new Cesc playing on the left which isn't really his position but that basically means he is not thought of as highly as the current central players
Guessing the Carling Cup team is always good fun. In previous seasons it was obvious what the team would be in the early rounds of the cup
I am beginning to wonder if 4-5-1 is the way forward with this side. We have scored 7 goals in two matches with that formation, playing fantastic attacking football on both occasions
That is why dismissing players such as Denilson, Bendtner, Song etc. They are all on an uphill progression curve
A fifteen-pass move ended with Fabregas finding Nasri in space on the edge of the box. Unlike his predecessor Alex Hleb, Super Sam had no qualms in hitting the ball first time as he arrowed an unstoppable shot into the top corner
Nasri could have blasted in a hatrick from the penalty spot had the referee spotted Vidic's tug back on Nasri's shirt