Arsène Wenger names the same starting 11 that beat Aston Villa in our last game. Alexis Sanchez doesn't make the squad which is a slight surprise given his super human healing powers. Wenger clearly feels that
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Manchester City (h) Thoughts & Line Up: The biggest test of the Flamsey partnership
I am hopeful that we can do the same to City tonight. They have a wealth of attacking quality going forward and have been suspect defensively. Perhaps the best way of stopping their offensive players will be to win the ball back before it gets to the likes of Silva, De Bruyne, et al. If we are to play that way it would be kinda helpful to have Alexis Sanchez fit and starting on the flank, Arsène has understandably kept his decision tucked away under his hat. Arsène said that Alexis was running but hadn't started ball work, but you cannot take much of what he says about the team pre match at face value.
AV Post Match Podcast – EP63: Aston Villa (a) Theo 2.0, Barcelona & Laugh at Chelsea
In today's Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast: Paul (@PoznanInMyPants), Tim (@Stillberto) and Elliot (@YankeeGunner) discuss the routine 2-0 victory against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday. Transfers, Champions League and Chelsea the great entertainers. All that and much more in this weeks Arsenal Vision Podcast
Aston Villa (a) – A Good Weekend For Gunners See Arsenal Go Top
Very happy for Oliver Giroud to continue his scoring record, this time from the spot. Although can I be a little churlish about the kick not quite finding the corner. Had Brad Guzan guessed the right way then the outcome may have been different. Unnecessary moaning? Yeah probably, apologies. So 50 Premier league goals for Giroud then? Not to be sniffed at, his scoring record has been top bracket this season
Aston Villa (a) “His tackling was spot on and always a threat to score” – Q&A
But if forced I must give it to Aaron Ramsey mostly because of his energy and effectiveness in carrying out the game plan. His tackling was spot on and always a threat to score on the counter.This was best exemplified by second goal, starting the move by dispossessing a Villa player and sprinting into the the Villa box to convert the cutback by Ozil. I would like to give a big shout-out to the ever improving Joel Campbell. He gave almost everything especially in the first half by pressing the Villa attackers on their left side and dropping back to help Bellerin. It made a hell of a difference in making Villa look toothless.
AV Post Match Podcast – EP62: Olympiacos (a) – Giroud and Campbell’s Hot Hands
In today's Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast: Paul (@PoznanInMyPants) and Elliot (@YankeeGunner) discuss the excellent and professional 3-0 away victory against Greek Champions Olympiacos. Paul talks about hot hands while Elliot asks whether or not Joel Campbell is the new Francis Coquelin. All that and much more in this weeks Arsenal Vision Podcast
Olympiacos (a) – Arsenal were sensational, clinical and utterly professional
The first goal was always going to be massively important, and when you have Mesut Özil in the side you can always carve open a chance from nothing. His pass behind the full back was sumptuous and Ramsey's left footed cross inch perfect for Giroud at the near post. Mesut has taken much of the credit for that goal but you cannot underestimate
Olympiacos (a) Confirmed Line Up: Walcott, Giroud & Campbell start in attacking selection
Arsène Wenger is clearly going for goals with an attacking looking line up tonight. Theo Walcott replaces Oxlade-Chamberlain on the right with Joel Campbell moving to the left behind Oliver Giroud.
Olympiacos (a) Thoughts & Line Up: Will Walcott partner Giroud? & Midfield discipline
Ramsey's running gave him the opportunity to get a goal and an assist to his name but in other matches the dice may fall on the wrong side, especially if Flamini continues to abandon his station. There was talk of Calum Chambers being brought into the side in between Flamini and Ramsey but I just don't see that happening, especially as he has not started in that position since our defeat at Southampton roughly 11 months ago. I think Arsène would rather go with the players he has put his faith in so far, players who have had at least a bit of a feel for the team
Sunderland (h) – Not at our best but Ramsey and Özil make the difference
I thought Rambo had an extra spring in his step, an extra burst to escape opposition challenges and he was heavily involved in everything we did going forward. We are still waiting and hoping that his scoring radar sorts itself out as he continues to miss some very good chances. What is quite remarkable though is the amount of chances he ghosts into. This has been the case pretty much since he burst onto the scene as a youngster