Arsenal went down on Sunday against a string of bad decisions and bad luck, to a resurgent Manchester City vying a comeback after their loss to Chelsea the week before.
The team played quite well, except long patches of no co-ordination between the wingers and the midfielders. Don't quite know why that happened but its the perfect opportunity for Arsenal to make a quick comeback and cement their position in the top 4 of the League, much to what they deserve after the strong run of form in the last couple of months.
van Persie's claim to the record breaking highest number of goals in a calendar year in the Premier League looks a little difficult now that he couldn't score against the Citizens on Sunday. The injury to Djourou has left Wenger little choice but to contemplate a loan move during the January window for a full back or two.
However, Villa pose a strong and a different kind of challenge to Arsenal tonight. We had scored a dominating 4-2 victory in last year's match at Villa Park. Villa lost their match on Sunday too but Arsenal will be more determined to kick-start their Christmas fixtures of four closely spaced matches with a winning start.
Song and Djourou both will be unavailable for the match, which means Arsenal will have to change their starting XI by a bit. Song has played an important role throughout the season as a Central Defensive player. It will be difficult to predict what Wenger will play as his midfield. Arteta and Ramsey are for sure. He might probably play Rosicky alongside Ramsey with Arteta playing the conservative role.
In defense, we might yet again see four center backs with Squillaci replacing Djourou. Chamakh and Arshavin will have an important role to play given Arsenal's busy fixtures ahead. Wenger will most likely rest some players by substituting them early on in the second half.
Darren Bent poses the single biggest threat to the back four. But with Vermaelen in enviable form, it won't be easy for Villa to break through. With 3 losses, 2 wins and a draw in the last six games, Villa will do good to claim whatever points they can. But 3 points is essential for Arsenal this week, since Chelsea and Spurs go head to head this weekend and one of them is sure to drop points.
At this moment, Arsenal look firm favorites. Here's hoping van Persie scores a brace and the others contribute in as well. 70-30 to Arsenal at the moment. A 2-0 scoreline should be just fine.
The team played quite well, except long patches of no co-ordination between the wingers and the midfielders. Don't quite know why that happened but its the perfect opportunity for Arsenal to make a quick comeback and cement their position in the top 4 of the League, much to what they deserve after the strong run of form in the last couple of months.
van Persie's claim to the record breaking highest number of goals in a calendar year in the Premier League looks a little difficult now that he couldn't score against the Citizens on Sunday. The injury to Djourou has left Wenger little choice but to contemplate a loan move during the January window for a full back or two.
However, Villa pose a strong and a different kind of challenge to Arsenal tonight. We had scored a dominating 4-2 victory in last year's match at Villa Park. Villa lost their match on Sunday too but Arsenal will be more determined to kick-start their Christmas fixtures of four closely spaced matches with a winning start.
Song and Djourou both will be unavailable for the match, which means Arsenal will have to change their starting XI by a bit. Song has played an important role throughout the season as a Central Defensive player. It will be difficult to predict what Wenger will play as his midfield. Arteta and Ramsey are for sure. He might probably play Rosicky alongside Ramsey with Arteta playing the conservative role.
In defense, we might yet again see four center backs with Squillaci replacing Djourou. Chamakh and Arshavin will have an important role to play given Arsenal's busy fixtures ahead. Wenger will most likely rest some players by substituting them early on in the second half.
Darren Bent poses the single biggest threat to the back four. But with Vermaelen in enviable form, it won't be easy for Villa to break through. With 3 losses, 2 wins and a draw in the last six games, Villa will do good to claim whatever points they can. But 3 points is essential for Arsenal this week, since Chelsea and Spurs go head to head this weekend and one of them is sure to drop points.
At this moment, Arsenal look firm favorites. Here's hoping van Persie scores a brace and the others contribute in as well. 70-30 to Arsenal at the moment. A 2-0 scoreline should be just fine.
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