So, after a boring 0-0 draw at Newcastle, The Gunners return to The Emirates still low on confidence, trying to end the run of 4 games without a win. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that Arsenal's recent form has been shocking, but on the other hand, we haven't played that badly. Look at the West Ham game. We created numerous chances but just couldn't find the net, partly due to Rob Green playing the game of his life.
We are overdue some goals and what better time to score than against our bogey team, Bolton. Just remember we still have our annual 7-0 thrashing to come so the goals will start banging in. And Arsenal have good news on the injury front. Putting long term absentees; Thierry Henry, Robin Van Persie and Theo Walcott aside, Arsene Wenger has a full squad to pick from and with not much left to play for, may shuffle his pack. Cesc Fabregas looks jaded and desperately needs a rest, and we can't risk losing him to injury as well. Young Brazilian midfielder, Denilson will be pushing for a start after warming the bench on Monday, and with Tomas Rosicky returning from a virus, Le Boss has plenty of options. Bolton welcome back skipper, Kevin Nolan from suspension but Tal Ben Haim is a doubt with a hamstring problem. But like Wenger, Big Fat Sam Allardyce has a variety of players to choose from.
I'm beginning to regret the post I made a few weeks back, saying that this hasn't been a bad season, as it has been really. And it shows. All we have left to play for is 4th place - not good enough for a team of Arsenal's calibre. Bolton are not to be underrated. As boring and ugly as they are to watch, you have to admire Allardyce for taking them from relegation candidates to contenders for European spots. This will be a tough one but if the Gunners fail to win, the rest of the season will be a real worry, with Bolton, Everton and even Tottenham beginning to close the gap.
Form Guide (Last 5 Games):
Arsenal: DLLLW
Bolton: DWWLL
Last Encounter (Premiership):
Bolton 3-1 Arsenal (Anelka 2, Faye, Gilberto)
Team Prediction:
----------------------------Lehmann-------------------------------
Eboue----------------Toure---------Gallas-------------------Clichy
----------------------------Gilberto--------------------------------
Hleb---------------Denilson---------Diaby------------------Rosicky
----------------------------Adebayor-------------------------------
Score Prediction:
Arsenal 2-2 Bolton (Adebayor, Rosicky, Nolan, Anelka)
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