Victory at St. Andrews is a must!

Let me just start by laughing over a couple of articles that have been floating around. First one is the Fabregas rumor of a possible transfer to Inter Milan. I think if Fab was to go and he surely will do one day, he would probably go back to Barca. So there is no sense in that news. Secondly, there was enough ruckus caused by some article in i think, dailyFAIL (dailymail.co.uk), which said that Arshavin was unhappy with the transfer policy of Wenger and had apparently suggested buying world class experienced players. Fab and his representatives have denied it and so has Arshavin.

Lets move on to the Birm game. There are enough reasons to play and win three points here. Not to mention the possible chance of going top this weekend. Let us not forget the Eduardo murder two years ago. I refer to it as a murder because Eduardo has never been Eduardo again! For a change, the manager from the opposition team is not talking about tackles and getting on to the Arsenal's faces. Thats a change. Lets see if thats the case in the game.

Rosicky's fitness seems to be a problem. Also Bendtner could be a doubt. Could this be the day when Eduardo is reborn again. I dont think its ever going to happen. The biggest problem for Wenger is to choose his center half pairing. Silvestre seems to be falling out of favor (thank you GOD!) and Sol may have to put in an extra shift and definitely wont feature against Barcelona. If its Song and Campbell to start at the back, it would mean Denilson and Diaby need to do the job of Song. I hope all the players are really up for the game and are not thinking too much about the Barca game. I hope to see Theo feature at some point in the game. Sagna may feature especially since its an away game and Eboue may start as well. Nasri might be on the bench and surely hope Arshavin scores tomorrow. These are the games where players like Arshavin should be useful.

Birmingham are a decent side. They are mid table and playing at home. They have a very good home record. I think its 11 wins or 12 wins or something. They are dangerous on set pieces and seem to have an inform striker in Jerome.

Arsenal Team Prediction:

Almunia
Sagna campbell Song Clichy

Fabregas Denilson Diaby

Eboue Bendtner Arshavin

Subs: fabianksi, Silvestre, Nasri, Theo, Eduardo, Vela(?)

Birm Team: WHO CARES, bring them on!!!

Prediction:
I was wrong the last time. I dont seem to believe that we can keep a clean sheet.
This one looks a tougher outing and with a mid week game coming, things could be tight in this game with players possibly a little distracted!

I will go with 2 goals to Arsenal with Birmi scoring 1.

For those who still havent heard it, Arsenal TV online ATVO was free this friday. It was alright. Nothing too much that anyone missed, not bad either!