Match Day Arsenal v Stoke, Saturday 10th December 15:00

[SALTIRE]

Match chat.

 

[thespus]

Bellerin might be back. Obviously his recovery speed is an asset, but his presence also allows Walcott to play higher up and look for runs behind. Along with Santi's role in midfield, it's another distinct style our attack inherently relies upon.

Perez shouldn't be benched after a hattrick. Gibbs deserves a start, too. Good performances should be rewarded, otherwise the incentive of intra-squad competition is devalued.
Alexis
Özil
OX - Xhaka - Coquelin - Perez
Gibbs - Koscielny - Mustafi - Bellerin
Cech

I won't be surprised Monreal and Walcott ahead of Perez and Gibbs. I wouldn't mind Ramsey over Coquelin against Stoke at home, but the Frenchman should retain his place in more open matches.

3-0.

 

[Wizzz]

Top of the League, at least until Chelsea beat West Brom tomorrow... enjoying it while it lasts.

 

[Storzy]

I won't be surprised Monreal and Walcott ahead of Perez and Gibbs. I wouldn't mind Ramsey over Coquelin against Stoke at home, but the Frenchman should retain his place in more open matches.

Well you nailed it with Bellerin. However I think both Coquelin and Walcott justified their inclusion today. Theo in particular looked very good and was unlucky to only come away with one goal.

Great to see Iwobi get on the score sheet again. I actually think with everyone fit he offers a better balance to the starting 11 than Ox. Iwobi seems better at recyling the ball and that balances out Theo nicely.