Arsenal V Middlesbrough

[Whitechapel]

Jack back training, Alexis might be left out and Ramsey out for a couple of weeks.

I know it's not that hard, but Boro beat City at the Etihad so they've shown they have the quality to pull off results against prem teams. Not going to be a comfortable game at all, play a weakened team and we'll be punished for it.

 

[Ibby]

Middlesbrough play good, counter attacking football and if Arsenal play a weakened team with no Coq au vin for example, then I can see them being exposed. Should be an entertaining game!

 

[smat]

We shouldn't mix the team up too much. We don't have a game in midweek. There's no need to take unnecessary risks though, so I doubt Sanchez will play after his recent injury.

 

[SALTIRE]

Boro are running well and have nothing to lose so will go for it unless they choose to rest players to aid their promotion bid. I still think even if Arsenal play a slightly weakened side though, they'll win.

Arsenal 3 - 1 Boro

 

[Eski Boi]

4-0

#Predictions

 

[thespus]

Nice to see 'Boro doing so well in the Championship—some defensive record they have and they looked a handful at the Ethiad. I've had a soft spot for them ever since Ray Parlour went there. Juninho and Mendieta were fun to watch, too.

I think they'll make it difficult, but we'll win 2-0. Be nice for Welbeck to be among the goals. Wouldn't mind seeing Akpom and Zelalem getting runs out if we're up by 2.

 

[SC49]

Szczesny, Chambers, Gabriel, Koscielny, Gibbs, Flamini, Cazorla, Welbeck, Ozil, Alexis, Giroud

Looks like a 4-3-3 with Cazorla and Ozil playing through the middle. I like the team selection apart from Flamini and Chambers.

 

[smat]

That was no bother at all.