http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 take on Southampton at the Emirates tomorrow in a thrilling encounter, where the Gunners will be hoping to continue their impressive defensive record.
Southampton are still without a win in the Premier League. Having come close to a victory on two occasions, the Saints will be out for blood. The club almost grabbed victories over both Manchester Clubs, but were dealt a blow as both teams managed to defeat
them towards the end.
Arsenal
Expected line up:
Szczesny, Carl Jenkinson, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lukas-Podolski-c22896.
First choice goalkeeper Szczesny is back in contention after recovering from a rib injury. The polish puts second choice keeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vito-Mannone-c36276 back on the bench.
The Gunners will be without midfielder http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thomas-Vermaelen-c35002 will be rested for the match after having put in three solid defensive performances.
Aaron Ramsey will fill in for Diaby, while Cazorla will play in his regular and favoured central attacking position where the Spanish midfielder has been impressive so far.
The Gunners finally grabbed their first win of the season against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809, with two goals from Cazorla and Podolski. Both players have been in fine form, but all eyes will be on striker Olivier Giroud, who has still not opened his goal scoring record for
the club.
With history favouring the striker, Giroud is tipped to score. Previous Arsenal greats such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thierry-Henry-c34918, Dennis Bergkamp and Ian Wright all scored their first goal for the club against the Saints, and Giroud will be hoping to follow in their steps.
Southampton
Expected line up:
Kelvin Davies, Nathaniel Clyne, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Davis-c34191, James Ward-Prowse, Adam Lallana, Jason Puncheon, Rickie Lambert.
Southampton have made a disappointing start to their Premier League campaign. The club has put in solid and fighting displays, but has not managed a win.
The Saints came close on two occasions. They managed to equalize twice in their first game of the season against Manchester City, but were unable to grab a result.
Next, the Saints lost to Wigan Athletic at home in a 2-0 score line. This was followed by a 3-2 home defeat at the hands of Manchester United. This was perhaps the most painful defeat as the Saints had deservedly taken the lead before a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380
hat trick sealed all three points for the Red Devils.
Prediction:
Arsenal will be targeting a fourth clean sheet, and being at home, will put in a disciplined performance. The Saints have it in them to cause an upset, but Arsenal’s quality might prove to be too much for them. I predict a 2-0 win to Arsenal, with Giroud
and Podolski on the score sheet.
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