Wilshere's been good recently, just had a stinker today. No need to overreact.

Against Chelsea I'd start:

Szcz
Sagna Mert Kos (if fit) Gibbs
Arteta Ramsey
Walcott Ozil Cazorla
Giroud

Wilshere should never play on the left again. Gave Monreal no protection. Wilshere plays better on the right side but Walcott is first choice there.

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No chance Koscielny will be fit sadly. Would be confident of beating Chelsea otherwise. Vermaelen better step up and play well.

I don't see why Wilshere has to play on the wings. Surely a 4-3-3 midfield with Ramsey Wilshere and Flamini is the way? Ozil can play on the wings.

comment by Respected Gunner Koscielny (U5377)
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Kompany is vastly overrated. Living off his 11/12 season
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Agree

Kos only has a cut RGK (albeit a bad one), we've got 9 days to recover now. Even if he doesn't make that I think he'll be back a week after that. Glad it's nothing serious.

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You staying up for the boxing tonight RGK?

Thank god for the break. Our players need it. Glad its only a cut I feared Koscielny was out for the season at the time.

Yeah looking forward to the Thurman and Broner fights. What about you?

Yeah definitely staying up, can't wait to see my guy Thurman! He's gonna put Karass to sleep

Should put him away in the middle rounds. Thurman fights and looks a bit like Haye.

Leo Santa Cruz in action as well, he's rated very highly, looking forward to seeing him for the first time. Some think he could give Rigo a good fight and maybe beat him

Yeah he's got some similarities to Haye. Hits like a mule but can box as well.

No one beats Rigo unless Rigo gives his chin on the plate

Hoping to see this team vs Chelsea:

Szczesney
Sagna Per TV Gibbs
Flamini Ramsey
Theo Ozil Cazorla
Bendtner

Look, regarding Giroud. Obviously I am not a big fan and never really have been. Last season he was dreadful. This season he has improved certain aspects of his game. His hold up play is far better. He is not dispossessed as much and his passing has improved. He wins a lot of free kicks and headers and although he hasn't scored in a while, he has contributed in front of goal more this season than he did last.

But I just don't think he is good enough to lead the line week in week out. His finishing is poor, he lacks composure and he doesn't influence big games. He never really comes up with a moment of magic and his decision making is really poor.

He came in for a lot of stick after Napoli. Ironically I thought even though he was one of our weaknesses, his individual performance was actually quite good. That is the worrying thing really, I just feel he doesn't suit our game. He is too slow to play in a conservative counter attacking team and when we are more possession based and looking to make the eye of the needle pass, he just doesn't have the pace to get on to the end of a through ball. I can't recall him ever breaking the offside trap and scoring a 1 on 1 with the keeper.

Agree RGK, imo he's the most naturally gifted 'boxer' around atm.

Anyway we better stop talking about boxing on here before Dubbed starts having a fit I've posted the fight night thread

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Was really let down by Giroud today. Facked up two chances in a row and one when he could have played Theo in for a tap in. Love his passion and work rate but we need a elite striker. Bendtner looked sharp when he came on. Not sure if Wenger will risk starting him against Chelsea.

nah haven't seen it

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The Fighter is a good boxing film aswell.