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Reading (h) Thoughts & Predicted Line Up: Will Arsene Change Approach With Giroud Return?

Giroud's return is rather interesting though. Our move away from the target man, instead opting for a mobile front line has brought us obvious rewards so far this season, so it may have been an ideal opportunity to give Lucas Perez a chance to lead the line once more, perhaps a chance to see how the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and perhaps the Jeff can replicate our first choice trio up front, but I don't see Giroud being left on the bench when he clearly needs minutes so we may well look a little different in our approach this evening

West Brom (a) – Thoughts & Predicted Line Up: Rotation, Youthful Defenders & Away Form

Reading (n) Opposition View: “With Szcesney in goal, I feel a bit more confident in a Reading win”

Nathaniel Chalobah has been at the heart of everything good for us since joining from Chelsea on loan. He'll be the heartbeat, looking to break up play and pick a pass when necessary. Jamie Mackie is our in form striker, although I think we'll see him out on the wing in favour of the five in midfield. Mackie will run all day, and should hopefully cause problems for your full backs. As for defensively, Adam Federici has been our player of the season thus far, and if we're to get anything from the game, Federici has to be at the top of his game.

Norwich City (a) Opposition View: “We’ll sit back and try to hit you on the counter”

Reading (a) Thoughts & Line Up: Arshavin’s Chance + Theo & Gnabry offer serge of pace

Arsene Wenger always has that sparkle in his eyes when he speaks about Serge and he once again explained how he has all the tools to become a top class talent. The part I found interesting was when Arsene spoke about the possibility of Gnabry being able to play as a center forward. Interesting because I have been speaking about how I would love us to have a fast, technical, powerful shooter.

West Brom (a) – Thoughts & Predicted Line Up: Rotation, Youthful Defenders & Away Form