The FA Cup returns this weekend, and after our little hectic period of fixtures we should expect Wenger to make changes.
------------------Ospina-------------------
Niles-----Holding---Gabriel------Gibbs
--------------Ramsey-----Xhaka-----------
Walcott----------Iwobi----------Chamberlain
-----------------Lucas Perez---------------------
Subs: Martinez, Bielik, Welbeck, Monreal, Mavididi, Reine-Adelaide, Giroud
Expect Ozil to continue his holiday, and Alexis will surely get the rest Wenger promised him.
Hopefully Gibbs and Walcott will be fit, and a return to the squad for Welbeck will be welcome.
Bellerin should be rested, so it seems just a question of whether Jenkinson or Niles gets the right back role.
Martinez was the EFL Cup 'keeper, so could get this domestic cup as well, but Ospina seems more likely.
Midfield is obviously the big issue at the moment. With little option, seems as if Xhaka and Ramsey have to play. Bielik, Niles, Chamberlain or Jeff could be used here, but seems more likely Wenger will go with the experienced duo.
Lucas Perez deserves a chance to start up front.
Team v Preston North End...
posted on 4/1/17
Bournemouth fans chanting " Can we play you every week" at 3 nil.
posted on 4/1/17
Would go for the same team but maybe Giroud to continue up-top, with Ox playing as a number 10 and Perez out on the left again.
posted on 4/1/17
comment by Cantona 7 (U11258)
posted 4 minutes ago
Bournemouth fans chanting " Can we play you every week" at 3 nil.
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And then crying at the end
Watford fans, however, still wish they could play Man Utd every week.
posted on 4/1/17
comment by Verminator_05 (U5985)
posted 3 minutes ago
Would go for the same team but maybe Giroud to continue up-top, with Ox playing as a number 10 and Perez out on the left again.
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Options are there in the front 4 - just hope Walcott is fit tbh.
posted on 4/1/17
I doubt Walcott will be fit. Looks like a long term one
posted on 4/1/17
Expecting "Coquelin out for 6-8 weeks" headline over the next couple of days
posted on 4/1/17
Really dont expect Iwobi to start. Giroud didnt play too much this season. Think he will continue but have nothing if Perez starting.
posted on 4/1/17
Just saw the breakdown from Adrian Clarke on Arsenal.com and think it could also be a good idea to try again the 442 formation with Perez and Giroud upfront.
posted on 4/1/17
Xhaka needs a rest.
posted on 5/1/17
Gibbs out. Walcott and Perez could be out as well. Some uncertainties about both players. If Perez is out, Welbeck could be in. Kos will be rested and not sure if he wont be out longer (tigh injury again), Özil will be assessed but not likely to be ready on Saturday.
Not the biggest choice we have....