Posted on Friday, 2nd November 2012 by Tony Merakli

So it’s Manchester United at tomorrow afternoon, a game in which we must bag a positive result, silence the critics and a certain Dutchman.

It will be the first time we will be reacquainted with that greedy ***** who left us in the summer, which makes the encounter tomorrow even more fiery. And I for one hope that those travelling to Manchester give him hell!

Anyway enough about him, I’m going to move on to the matter at hand.

We can pretty much guess what and who Arsene Wenger will play at Old Trafford. Sure enough we will see the trio of Jack Wilshere, and occupy the midfield, with on the left and, after his impressive display against Reading, Theo Walcott on the right wing. will almost certainly play the lone striker role.

But how will our back-line look? This is what many Arsenal fans have been asking via Twitter.

One Gooner in particular, by the name of Gunnervision, Yesterday evening asked: Left back vs Utd? Santos, Vermaelen, Miquel, Sagna? Other?

has been deployed in this position in the absence of Kieran Gibbs. However, following his recent displays against Norwich, Schalke and QPR, I worry about our chances against United if he is picked once again.

So who should our back four consist of?

Personally, I wouldn’t pick Santos for this game. He bombs forward far too much and neglects his defensive duties, something you can’t do when playing a team of United’s calibre. As for , the Spaniard is far too young and inexperienced to play in such an important game.

I would like to see play at left-back for this game and occupy the right side of defence. This would be my first option, because while both bomb forward to help the attack, they both have the athleticism and speed to get back in position and very rarely shun their defensive duties.

Another option for Wenger to consider would be playing Thomas Vermaelen at left-back, with and in the centre. This will provide the team with more solidarity at the back, but would hinder our attacking options a little.

If it were up to me, I would go for Sagna on the left and Jenky Boy on the right. But I doubt Wenger will do this. Instead, I see him sticking with Santos and deploying Sagna on the right. If this proves to be the case, then Santos better be on his game, otherwise it could be a horrible afternoon for him and us alike.

Stick with Santos or change the back four against United?

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9 Responses to “Who should play at left-back against United?”

  • nurudiho Says:
    November 2nd, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    I realy like this post. But my own few is that I would like to see vamelin at left back because santos will not fit for that match as we all know man u attacking force. I av followed you on twitter and I WOULD LIKE YOU TO FOLLOW ME BACK.

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  • arna Says:
    November 2nd, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    mannone

    jenky mert verma sagna

    arte jacky

    santi
    theO poldi
    girou

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  • Royalman Says:
    November 2nd, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Sagna or we use Santos but must not go out atall. Kosheny not good dis reason, can’t play man u

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  • yp Says:
    November 2nd, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    I think Coquelin should start left back with Sanga on right. I think he is very good in that position.

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  • BAREX007 Says:
    November 2nd, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    I WOULD LIKE TO SEE VERMAELEN AT LEFT BACK WHILE SAGNA ON THE RIGHT.KOS AND MERT AT CB,ARTETA DFM,CAZORLA AND WILSHERE AT THE MIDDLE,PODOLSKI ON THE LEFT FLANK,WALCOTT ON THE RIGHT AND OLIVIER GIROUD UP FRONT AND WE’LL KNOCK MAN UTD DOWN FLAT BY 3-2.dont ask me because i have seen it and YA’ll WILL SEE IT TOMORROW.

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  • asuquo Says:
    November 2nd, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    i will prefer vermaelen left back and sagna right back

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  • bc Says:
    November 2nd, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    In order
    vermaelen
    koscielny
    sagna
    Meade
    jenkinson
    coquelin
    injured gibbs
    santos

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  • Aussie Jack Says:
    November 2nd, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Santos will never handle Valencia if he`s allowed to go forward, he would have to be under strict instructions to stay his side of the half way line and stick to Valencia like glue. Myself I see Vermaelen at left back Per and Kos in the middle but Kos is a bit out of touch at the moment so maybe Wenger will play Coquelin. Be happy with a point.

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  • Phil23 Says:
    November 2nd, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    The fact that you name Walcott and Jenkinson after they have just finished a 120 minute game shows me you have a lack of understanding.

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