May be third time is a charm...

Its time again for us to prove, "Football is mostly played with feet." Although head is required but mostly the inside of the head more than the outside. However, our opponents for tomorrow may not agree with that statement. I know the debate has been going on for ages and will continue till the end of football which will probably occur with the end of the world. It was time I to join the debate.

Something for us to learn and observe tomorrow is- Have we learnt anything from past two seasons? I hope Wenger has been practicing some defending against long throws and corners and set pieces. I have a feeling Stoke might score a goal this way. If my stats are right, we have been vulnerable to stoke against these tactics. Height is no excuse against poor defending. Remember Makelele, he was no giant, yet was one of the best defensive mid fielders in football. DETERMINATION, INSTINCTS will be very much the mantra for tomorrow.

TEAM CHAT
Arsenal: We dont have our #23 coming back this week. Although he is not tall, Arshavin makes it up for this with his physical strength to hold off defenders while others join the attack. Theo may start tomorrow, since Wenger may keep Nasri for Champions League.
Predicted team: Almunia, Sagna, Campbell, Verma, Clichy, Fabregas, Song, Denilson, Rosicky, Bendtner, Theo

Stoke: They are unbeaten in 2010. Pulis will probably keep telling that to his players. Tails are up and Arsenal are vulnerable away from home and especially when long balls and throws come into the 18 yard box. Faye returns and will probably start. Bendtner may have a hard time shrugging this guy off.
Stoke: Everyone in the squad who can head the ball and is 5' 10" starts the game!

Instincts say:
We need to score early to win or draw. It will be difficult to make a come back especially at the Britannia. Wenger will probably blame the referee for something and Pulis will criticize Wenger for that.

Prediction:
Stoke City 2-1 Arsenal
I HOPE THAT I WOULD HAVE TO EAT MY OWN WORDS...

Hope you gooners have a great weekend. Thanks for reading, if you reached this far.