So now that ‘THE REAL FOOTBALL’ is back, it’s time to get back to business. Norwich will be hosting us on Saturday. It’ll be shown live on ESPN in India at 6.15 PM. Good news is that all our players have come back from international injury free. A line which we have not heard for long time!!!!
One thing is for sure, we can’t afford to be complacent. Boss would want the squad to concentrate after this meaningless hiatus. The key here is not to lose the momentum we gathered after Blackburn defeat. I know it has been said many a times, but it feels very pleasant to say it time and again, after Blackburn our record is WWWLWWWWWDW. Since the start of this year, this has been the best month and a half of football for me!!! And I want this run to never end!!!
In his press conference boss said:
“For a long time we were questioned on our away potential and we responded to that well at Chelsea”
“We have to do that again to show that we can be consistent away from home. Then we have another vital game against Dortmund so it is important to keep this run going. We know now that we can win away from home and we have another opportunity to show that.”
As it has been said before, victory at CH3L5EA by AR53NAL will take us long way. That win has infused much needed confidence in our team and Boss wants to take it forward from there. One thing is for sure that if we want to have any realistic chance to finish in top four, our away form has to take momentum. And doing it now would be a very good time, because all the teams above us have tough matches to follow-up.
Boss has also showered praise for Norwich’s Manager Paul Lambert, saying his buys are shrewd and calculative. In continuation boss says that all the three promoted teams might stay in top level!!!
Norwich is just two places below us, and hence can’t be taken lightly. They have lost only one game at home, against WBA. They have some very good players in their ranks that can trouble us, especially in Set Pieces. Anthony Pilkington is one such guy, a left winger, and very good with dead balls. His is also strong in his crossing; hence Szcz will have to be on his toes, not to mention our back four should be as well. Grant Holt, captain and Striker, though has been used sparingly (Substitute appearances mostly) by Paul Lambert can be a pain for our defense line. Steve Morrison has been in good touch and is the man to look out for too. I am only writing about their attack; because I am sure RVP will find a way through Norwich defense and thrash them apart!!! And we boss the midfield and possession almost everytime and against every team we play!!!
On Arsenal’s team news, I think boss will go with tried and tested team. The only point of debate will be the back four… I think there is a possibility that Santos, Verm, Mert and Kos will play with Djourou and Miquel on bench. So from my side team might look like this Szcz, Santos, Verm, Mert, Kos, Song, Arteta, Ramsey, Walcott, Gervinho and RVP with bench as Fabianski, Djourou, Miquel, Rosicky, Arshavin and Chamakh.
Prediction time: I think that Arsenal will win this game by 2-1 with RVP scoring both the goals and assists from Ramsey and Gervinho. Anyways Norwich has not kept a clean sheet in EPL this season. For Norwich Pilkington will score from a set piece.
Do let me know your predictions too, let’s see who gets it right, me or you!!! J
Talking about confidence, I would like to mention Henry is back in training with us in his offseason to keep fit!!! I just love to see him in Red and White colors training. When he trains with the team, there is a different level of enthusiasm that comes within them. I hope Arsene sign him in January transfer window, and makes our Striker problem vanish!!! (Wishful thinking, I guess)
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Till next time. COYG….
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