Hopefully Wenger Puts it All on the Line Tonight

Arsenal go into the match trailing 2-0 after a series of unfortunate events 3 weeks ago. We started well in that fateful night at the Emirates, but everything went downhill after a certain failed set-piece. I'm sure everybody has read at least a dozen articles about that game so I won't bore you with the details again.

Losing 2-0 or 10-0 on aggregate means nothing to me. It might dent the player's confidence to lose by a big margin, but it's worth the risk if we have a chance of winning. I hope that Wenger sets up the team in a way that shows attacking intent. The primary thing I would like to see is only one CDM. I hope he instructs the players to press Bayern high up the field and put Guardiola's players under pressure. This might be tough task, especially because most of the team played 3 days ago; but I think it is our best option. My suggested 11:

Match in Brief

Van Persie and Walcott score to put Arsenal into the Champions League.

 

A very good all round performance by the boys. My man of the match goes to Gervino for providing most of our creativity.
Also an honourable mention for Szczesny for a good game and a great penalty save (I thought he would be blown for coming off his line before the ball was kicked but was extremely happy when he wasn't).

What is also very good is that Wenger now has 6 days to sign a player wanting to play in the Champions League. This is a big perk for players.

Arsenal have a tough match coming up- United away, but with the confidence going out of this match I can see us winning.

Regards

Timing of Nasri Departing is Not Ideal

Although I am disappointed to see Nasri leaving. I am glad the 'saga' is over. Wenger and the board have obviously been negotiating with Manchester City officials for ages, working out the best possible deal for us-which is in the interests of the club.

What does not make sense to me is the timing of the deal. Think of all the negative effects: