The big news coming out of the Arsenal camp is the return from injury of Abou Diaby.
What do Arsenal supporters make of the player? He's played as a left midfielder this season, after being used as a central midfielder and deep-lying forward previously. He fluctuates between an exciting player who's fantastic on the ball and pushing play forward, and a player who's anonymous. Before the season started, I thought he would be the player to displace Gilberto, and partner Cesc. He could still get that role in the future as Flamini is allegedly a target for Juventus, but would he be up for it? Flamini has been good and he's still getting better.
If I'm not mistaken, and it's probable that I am, the boss will have to choose 2 among these 3 to face Aston Villa this weekend: Diaby, Walcott, and Bendtner. Will he get it right?
I tend to be a supporter of Diaby, in part because he's French, and in part because he looks like he has the potential to be a top player. I'd like to see him play a kind of Rivaldo-type role, but his development to a player of that level has not been happening. Does that start to change against the Villans?
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You are spot on with the selection. There aren't too many choices right now. Diaby, in my opinion, will get a start because I think Arsene will want to play Walcott up front to use his confidence from last week's brace. That will put Hleb on the right flank.
I think the key for the rest of the season is how Arsene can keep the players focused and motivated. I am sure the players are still a little jittery after last weekend; they need a firm leader who can keep their collective mind on the task at hand. William Gallas will have to set an example by his action. I could see Flamini had the concentration to stay in the game last week so I am hoping he can light a fire under everybody to get them going against a very good Villa side.
Some people predict a high scoring game because Villa has shown that they have the firepower on the road; but I think Arsenal may play in a methodical manner to stay in control emotionally. The back line is solid (Clichy's occasional lapses not withstanding) so the score line may be 1-0 (to the Arsenal).
Now you've gone and done it: I'll be singing 1-0 to the Arsenal through kickoff and beyond.
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