Posted on Monday, 17th September 2012 by Tony Merakli
I think it’s fair to say we’ve had a fine start to the new Premier League season – eight points from a possible 12, scored eight goals, conceded one (stupidly) and currently unbeaten. Better than last season that’s for sure.
Tomorrow night begins our 15th consecutive Champions League campaign, and we start our journey away to Ligue 1 champions Montpellier – a side who have never partaken in Europe’s finest competition.
Domestically, the French side have endured a poor start in Ligue 1, acquiring just four points in their first five games, with manager Rene Girard accusing his side of performing like ‘juniors’.
Needless to say there is not better time to play Girard’s side, especially when you consider our impressive form.
So having thrashed Southampton 6-1 at The Emirates on Saturday afternoon, and just three days to prepare for the game against Montpellier, will/should Arsene Wenger make some changes to his side?
In my opinion, yes he should, especially with a trip to Manchester City five days later.
So what should Wenger’s starting line-up look like tomorrow night?
Well here’s how I see Le Boss playing it:
Szczesny
Jenkinson Mertesacker Vermaelen Gibbs
Arteta Ramsey
Cazorla
Gervinho Podolski
Giroud
I reckon Wenger will grant Olivier Giroud a start against his former club, while he will rest Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Sunday’s game and stick Lukas Podolski on the wing.
Gervinho deserves to start the game following his impressive display against The Saints, while Aaron Ramsey will come in to freshen things up in midfield.
Back four should stay the same.
Not major changes to the side, but one or two players will more than likely be rested for the City game on Sunday afternoon.
So, who do you guys reckon should start for us tomorrow night against Montpellier?
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September 17th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Mannone
Jenk, Verm, Met, Gibbs
Diaby, Arteta
Carzorla
Ox, Giroud, podolski
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September 17th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Szczesny is out I think.
Id give the second string a run out tomorrow – we should have more than enough to win the match, and we must think of the City game at the weekend.
Id happily start Djourou, Santos, Ramsey, Giroud, Walcott etc. and Id give Koscielny a start too as this match will be technical with the majority of the play on the ground.
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September 17th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Szczesny is injured will not play and I would say that Diaby will play in stead of Ramsey.
Good times!!
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September 17th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
mine will be:
Manone
Jenki Kos Per Santos
Coq Cazorla Arteta
Theo Gervinoh
Giroud
In that way we rest key players like Verm(giving Arteta armband), Diaby,poldoski and Gibbs till man city game. I would my money on Giroud to score and it will ease him the pressure
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September 17th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
mon
jenk kos verm santos
arteta rambo
arshavin
walcott giroud pod
bench:
matinez,mert,gibb,gerv,diaby,carzorla,ox
not a bad side and we get to rest to some of our top players for the city game cos we do have a class squad this season
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pkk Reply:
September 17th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
quality starting line-up, and yes we have to rest our big guns, with the right decisions this year could be ours
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September 17th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Yes. I want 2see. Mannoune, jekinson,mertesecker,vermalean,koscienly. Mid. Arteta , cazola, diaby. Striker= oxlander, giroud, podoski.
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September 17th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Jenkinson is a surprise,bk up after the 8-2 drilling by utd lt yr.Do us a favour Jenks,go for giroud head,giroud 2 get a hat-trick tomorrow.
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September 17th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Mano jekinson vermilator metersacker Gibbs Diaby Cazorla Arteta Giverho Charmberlain Podolski…….Gud luck 4 my team, 1 day will b 1 day i will play in EMIRATE STADIUM.
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September 17th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Mannone carl, kos, vermalean, gibbs Arteta, cazorla, Diaby, Theo, Giroud. Podi
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September 17th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Vito
Jenko Per TV5 Gibbs
Arteta Rambo
Theo Santi Gerv
Giroud
Podolski drifted of abit in the 2nd half probably because he chased every single ball in the soton half so he deserves a rest
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September 17th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
KOscielny will definitely play. 100%, no doubt.
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September 18th, 2012 at 5:44 am
My team for Tuesday night would be
Mannone
Jenkinson Koscielny Vermaelen Santos
Diaby Coquelin
Walcott Ramsey Gervinho
Giroud
Subs:Shea,Cazorla,Podolski,Arteta,Djourou,Gibbs,The Ox
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September 18th, 2012 at 6:55 am
Would be nice to give some guys a rest before the next EPL game away to city,
I wouldnt change the defense as they seem to be working well even with Kos returning.
Upfront I would give Pod & Gervinho a rest & play TW14, Giroud & either Ox or Arshavin
In midfield I would rest Diaby for this game and play Coquelin along with Art and Caz.
Go the Gunners!
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September 18th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Good Stuff, do you currently have a flickr account?
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