I know we're not playing well ATM, but we won't get a better chance to progress in all honesty. Fair play to Wenger. (Arsenal team below?)
Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has revealed that he will stick with the youngsters for next month’s crunch Carling Cup clash at Manchester City.
The Frenchman has no qualms about the challenge his Gunners’ will face at Eastlands, with Mark Hughes’ already saying that he’ll put out a full strength side for the match on December 2nd.
In the competition so far, Wenger’s youngsters have triumphed against West Brom and Liverpool.
“[It will be] Interesting, exciting and a good test,†he told Arsenal TV Online.
“We will be faithful to our policy and of course put a team out who has a good chance to win the game.â€
The Frenchman also expressed his view that any side capable of winning a tie should be considered a ‘full side’.
“If you call a full side 11 top players, then we will play a full side,†he said. “For me a full side means a team who has a chance to win any game.â€
One player who is likely to be involved is Mexican starlet Carlos Vela. The 21-year-old’s most notable performances last season came in the Carling Cup, and according to reports, he is close to signing a new contract with the club.
Gooner Talk’s Predicted Line-Up:
Fabianski
Gilbert – Senderos – Silvestre – Gibbs
Wilshere – Ramsey – Merida
Watt - Eduardo – Vela
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Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has revealed that he will stick with the youngsters for next month’s crunch Carling Cup clash at Manchester City.
The Frenchman has no qualms about the challenge his Gunners’ will face at Eastlands, with Mark Hughes’ already saying that he’ll put out a full strength side for the match on December 2nd.
In the competition so far, Wenger’s youngsters have triumphed against West Brom and Liverpool.
“[It will be] Interesting, exciting and a good test,†he told Arsenal TV Online.
“We will be faithful to our policy and of course put a team out who has a good chance to win the game.â€
The Frenchman also expressed his view that any side capable of winning a tie should be considered a ‘full side’.
“If you call a full side 11 top players, then we will play a full side,†he said. “For me a full side means a team who has a chance to win any game.â€
One player who is likely to be involved is Mexican starlet Carlos Vela. The 21-year-old’s most notable performances last season came in the Carling Cup, and according to reports, he is close to signing a new contract with the club.
Gooner Talk’s Predicted Line-Up:
Fabianski
Gilbert – Senderos – Silvestre – Gibbs
Wilshere – Ramsey – Merida
Watt - Eduardo – Vela
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