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Match Review – West Ham 0 Arsenal 1 – Premier League
Arsene had some decisions to make before the game. Hleb was back in the team and Arsene could have played him on the left wing and drafted in Eboue on the right but Arsene decided to go with continuity and keep Diaby on the left wing after his blockbuster last weekend against Derby.
Match Preview – West Ham (a) – Premier League
I’d expect pretty much all change from the team that played against Newcastle. Defense and attack pick themselves, Tough decision as always is the midfield.
Usmanov is back/ Scary Ljungberg
Thursday Roundup / Bendtner / Almunia
Diarra is Arsene's defensive Cesc
Lassana Diarra has wonderful technique and balance. His height and build makes him very difficult to knock off the ball. Many times against the Newcastle midfield Diarra would have the ball at his feet under pressure and dummy his man one way and twist away from the opposition.
Alex ‘Proved me wrong’ Song / Bert Off
Match Review – Arsenal 2 Newcastle 0 – Carling Cup Diarra star of the show
Diarra making his first start in the holding role for the team was the star of the show in my eyes. He has a wonderful low center of gravity, very strong and has wonderful technique. He seems to have a wonderful knack of rolling opposition players with his strength and finding the correct pass.
Tuesday Roundup / Hill-Wood outburst / Carling Cup
Match Preview – Newcastle (h) – Carling Cup
Gallas and Rosicky definitely injured. There was a possibility of Hleb playing at the weekend, so maybe with a few more days recovery he’ll be in the squad for this one. Possibility of Eboue in the squad. I don’t see Lehmann making his triumphant return in this game.