Nine Jimmy Rimmers – Arsenal and Football

Leeds then Ipswich. Although we are taking the cup games seriously there will have to be changes for these games.

First change is obvious – Eboue in for the suspended Sagna. Given Wenger’s past comments about protecting Djourou I suspect that he will get a break too with Squillaci coming in alongside Koscielny. I expect that Gibbs is going to get some time on the pitch in January but maybe not this game. Perhaps the lesson of Wigan is not to go for massive change. With three games against Championship sides, surely the changes can be shared around?

I’m sure that both Song and Wilshere could do with a break but if Diaby isn’t fit I can’t see them both missing at the same time. I think that Song and Denilson will probably play against Leeds.

Which four offensive players will we see? Wenger could I suppose be playing some bluffing game over Nasri and Van Persie but I’m not sure he would bother over Leeds. I think both will take a break.

So maybe something like this:

___________ Fabianski ___________
Eboue _ Squillaci _ Koscielny _ Clichy
_________ Song ___ Denilson ____
___________ Fabregas __________
Rosicky ____ Van Persie __ Arshavin

What do you think?