Arsenal vs Bolton Last Minute Preview

After a brief hiatus, I'm back again.

And today we face an unbeaten Bolton at home. Here's the team news:



Arsenal (4-2-3-1) Almunia, Eboue, Koscielny, Squillaci, Gibbs, Song, Wilshere, Fabregas, Rosicky, Arshavin, Chamakh

Substitutes:  Fabianski, Vela, Diaby, Sagna, Clichy, Denilson, Nasri

Manager: Arsene Wenger

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Formation view:

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                                                             Almunia

Eboue                        Koscielny                                       Squillaci                    Gibbs

                                          Song                       Wilshere

     Rosicky                                       Fabregas                                        Arshavin

                                                         Chamakh

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Bolton(4-4-2): Bogdan, Steinsson, Knight, Cahill, Robinson, Petrov, Holden, Muamba, Lee, Elmander, Davies

Substitutes: Lainton, Ricketts, O’Brien, Taylor, Davies, Klasnic, Blake

 Manager: Owen Coyle

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Formation view:

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                                                         Bogdan

Steinsson                     Knight                                   Cahill                     Robinson

Lee                          Muamba                                 Holden                       Petrov

                                 Elmander                              Davies
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Tactics:

Goalkeeping: Almunia was good against Blackburn in the previous match. Hope he continues his 'good form' and keeps a clean sheet.

Defence: Good chance for Squillaci to impress in his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt. Communication and understanding between him and Koscielny will be key as Bolton will look to play physically. Eboue should look to get forward as much as possible to provide some width as Walcott is out injured. Gibbs should make the most of his chance today.

Midfield: Wilshere is back in midfield(a surprise selection for me, as he got the nod over much the experienced Diaby). Hope Cesc fires today. Would like to see Arshavin in the attacking third more often. Good to see the in form Rosicky starting.

Attack: Chamakh, as usual, will look to get involves in build up play. Hope to see him score today.

Subs: Ideally, I'd bring on Vela, Diaby and Sagna/Clichy. (Don't want to risk Nasri unless we need a goal)

Final Prediction:

A 2-0 win for Arsenal.