I am not expecting van Persie to start the game despite latest news that he has been passed fit for tonight. He will be on the bench and introduced in the second half if needed. The race to replace him could yet be won by Chamakh who looked good when he came on against Sunderland.
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Expect Fabregas to start and Gibbs to be sacrificed as the squad gets trimmed to 18 following van Persie´s introduction.
LIKELY LINE-UP:
GK: Szczesny
RB: Sagna
CH: Koscielny
CH: Djourou
LB. Clichy
CM: Wilshere
CM: Fabregas
CM: Diaby
FWD: Nasri
FWD: Arshavin
FWD: Chamakh
SUBS: Almunia, Eboue, Squillaci, Denilson, Rosicky, van Persie and Bendtner.
POLL RESULT: 89% of you think that our best chance of a trophy is the Premier League. 11% think its the FA Cup ... and no vote for the Champions League. Obviously, this would have changed dramatically if we win tonight!
POLL RESULT: 89% of you think that our best chance of a trophy is the Premier League. 11% think its the FA Cup ... and no vote for the Champions League. Obviously, this would have changed dramatically if we win tonight!
