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Post by SamuelJayC Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:05 am

Arsenal v West Brom, Saturday 5th November, 3pm, Premier League, Emirates Stadium

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Robin van Persie and Gervinho celebrate after the Dutchman's 2nd goal at the Bridge last weekend

Arsenal looking to continue great league form

Following the amazing 5-3 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last Saturday, Arsenal have now won 4 of their last 5 league games. It's an indication that Arsene Wenger's side are heading in the right direction again after a woeful start to the campaign. Robin van Persie's form up front for the gunners has been quite sensational, but there are other members of the squad who are helping to make this turn-around in form happen. Ivorian winger Gervinho has had a good start to his career at the club; scoring 2 and assisting 4 in 7 league games. Aaron Ramsey, after a quiet start to the season is starting to show the form he showed before his injury, whilst Alex Song has got better and better in the last month.

West Brom looking for another shock win

In this fixture last season, West Brom came away 3-2 winners at the Emirates. Under former manager Roberto Di Matteo, the baggies were 3-0 up after 73 minutes before Samir Nasri scored twice late on to make the scoreline slightly more respectable. Manuel Almunia also saved a penalty that day, but was at fault for two goals. Sebastian Squillaci and Emmanuel Eboue had forgettable performances on that afternoon too. That result put West Brom 5th in the Premier League, though they would go on to finish 11th under new coach Roy Hodgson. Hodgson saw his side lose 2-0 to Liverpool last weekend, accompanied with an awful performance.

Match Stats

* Peter Odemwingie scored in both matches against Arsenal last season.

* There have been four goals scored in the opening 10 minutes of the last four league meetings between Arsenal and West Brom.

* Arsenal have only kept two clean sheets in the 10 Premier League meetings with West Brom while the Baggies are yet to shut the Gunners out.

* The Gunners have won 399 Premier League games.

* The Baggies have only kept three clean sheets in their last 40 Premier League away games.

* Robin van Persie has scored 28 goals in 27 league appearances in 2011.

* West Brom have scored more goals in the opening 15 minutes (five) than any other Premier League team this term.

* Arsenal have won eight of their last 10 games in all competitions.


Team News

Arsenal

Bacary Sagna, Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby, Marouane Chamakh and Kieran Gibbs are all injured.

West Brom

Paul Scharner and Shane Long are both injured.

Possible Starting XI's:

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Arsenal subs - Fabianski Mertesacker Djourou Arteta Benayoun Walcott Park

Manager's Views

Arsene Wenger

"If we are in a very strong position in December then we have a good chance. By then, we will have played Man City away, Tottenham away, Chelsea away, Man United away and they all come to the Emirates after Christmas. For us to be in a strong position at that stage would be very important. Nobody is guaranteed to be in the top four after 10 games. Nobody has enough knowledge to completely say who will finish in the top four. If you look historically we are not too bad [at being] in there. Let's just let everybody else talk and we will play. If we play better and better then we will have a chance."

Roy Hodgson

"Are Arsenal back? Have they ever been away? Where did they go? There was all the stuff about Arsene being under the spotlight and pressure. I think all managers at this level will accept they come under the spotlight and pressure if your team isn't winning as many games as people would like to see you win. But I would find it very hard to believe if Arsenal FC were considering Wenger's future because for the last 15 years he has done a fantastic job.He has proved himself to be one of the best managers in the world."

Prediction

Arsenal must continue their good form. We can't not afford to slip up in such games like we did last season. We have momentum with us whilst West Brom lost their last game v Liverpool without ever getting going. If Gervinho, Van Persie + co are on form then we should be ok, particularly with Vermaelen back in defence now. I fully expect to win this game.

Arsenal 3-1 West Brom


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Post by Sri Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:14 am

400th league win. Nothing lesser would do. And some retribution for the last year's match along the way?

Line-up this year >>>>>>>>>>> Line-up last year.

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Post by Fenris Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:29 am

When is Abou Diaby ever fit? He truly fits the definition of dead wood.
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Post by Sri Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:03 pm

** Van Persie could start on Saturday

** Diaby still three weeks from fitness


** Wenger - Away form hasn't been good enough

** 'Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements are remarkable'

** Wenger - We can't afford to be complacent

** Wenger - Too early to draw top-four conclusions

** Wenger - Manuel Almunia did well on loan

** Wenger - We must improve defensive record

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Post by beatrixasdfghjk. Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:09 pm

Well, the last game I remember Diaby playing in was that catastrophe against Newcastle :facepalm:

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Post by Raptorgunner Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:16 pm

beatrixasdfghjk. wrote:Well, the last game I remember Diaby playing in was that catastrophe against Newcastle :facepalm:

You remember the last time he played lol I still don't remember when that was. If Diaby miss any more games this he must be sold ASAP. :facepalm: :facepalm:
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Post by beatrixasdfghjk. Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:17 pm

No, I think he had an appearance after that, but ...
Yeah.

I'll go check.

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Post by Jay29 Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:20 pm

He played in the Blackpool game at Bloomfield Road. Played well, too.

That's the last I remember of him.

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Post by Raptorgunner Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:22 pm

Great review Sam, I like your line up.
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Post by Raptorgunner Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:24 pm

GoonerJay29 wrote:He played in the Blackpool game at Bloomfield Road. Played well, too.

That's the last I remember of him.

Thats the thing he is a great player with a lot of expectation I just don't get why he is always injure he don't play that much.

I really think if he can stay healthy he is one of the missing pieces for Arsenal.
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Post by beatrixasdfghjk. Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:27 pm

YOU KNOW WHAT I THINK THE MISSING PIECES ARE?
Invincible players, that don't get injured.

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Post by SamuelJayC Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:26 pm

Important we keep winning, always nice to win before the international break too.
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Post by Sina Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:57 pm

if odemwingie is doubt for this one i have no idea how they will set up
not sure if they field tchoy as a lone striker cause he is better when he has partner so the dou creating space for each other
their wide players from few times that i have seen tend to tuck in and play narrow to make life hard for even 3 man midfield (dunno if that will be plan for tomorrow)
their narrow shape force opponent backline to play narrow too and makes space for tchoyi near touchline so our wide players should be wary of tchoyi runs when he drifts in to the flanks(if he starts)

so in that case i would have Rosicky start in one flank to help us maintain possession
-------song-------Arteta
Gervinho--------Ramsey---------Rosicky
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if thats not the case then screw them it's crap feeling to watch/remember last season game No
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Post by Arsenalfaithfull Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:54 am

Im surprised to see ROsicky get the not over Arteta, and Arshavin over Walcott. Why did you decide to go with those 2?... or is that the official line up? lol
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Post by beatrixasdfghjk. Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:01 am

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Post by SamuelJayC Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:38 am

I don't understand why that post doesn't start Vermaelen...^
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Post by RealGunner Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:15 am

PL match straight after the CL.. egh

I dont think we should expect an energetic performance by the team. If we score a goal early on, the pace will be extremely slow.

That is what we should avoid, 1 goal is never enough with Arsenal, 2 is The minimum and 3 should be the ideal.

In terms of individual performance and tactics. I think we will see rotation, Heard Oxlade might be involved. Arshavin n Benayoun are in contention so we might see Theo/Gervinho on the bench. Maybe Rosicky might start for Ramsey who looked tired.

However with the International break coming in, Might as well play a full strength team.

I expect a win, and lets hope a Clean sheet comes with it
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