Huge game ahead of us tonight when Arsenal once again face the team many have called the greatest ever. It will be a very difficult game, a stressful game and (hopefully) a glorious one.
The team news is that Fabregas should be ready for the game with Robin van Persie surprisingly in the squad. Song, Vermaelen and Walcott are still out. Diaby will be chosen ahead of Denilson and Bendtner might get another crack to show everyone he is as good as he thinks he is. I feel that Arshavin or Nasri along with Cesc could make the crucial difference in the game and provide much needed support for our isolated man up front. The other good news is that Jack Wilshere has recovered from the knock on the weekend and should start. Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola praised young Jack ahead of the game:
"Wilshere is a top player. He is an excellent player, not just Arsenal, but also for the national team. We have many players like him in our second team. It is very good news for football to have players like him..."
Alright, a bit arrogant but I think it's warranted given their success recently. Tonight, it is imperative that we stand up to Barcelona. We must play our game because parking the bus Inter style would only end in disaster when you consider our defensive capabilities. We are still underdogs heading into this match but we are better than we were last year and there is more belief within the team that we are a real chance.
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