If Torres does play, and doesn’t step up against these, then he never will I’m afraid. He’s like a rabbit in the headlights and very blinkered and doesn’t see the easy pass most times.
I would like to see Gabby and Bernardo starting again. Their work rate and desire to go forward are what we miss.
I really hope Jack starts and drives at them like he can do and pull players to him to create the space. We all know he will never get the fouls given on him now that he plays for us, so he’s just going to have to adapt.
I’m a little apprehensive about today’s game with all that’s been going on behind the scenes. I hope the players are focussed on winning this as I can’t see Rentboys, Dippers or Ushited dropping points anytime soon. Seems like some Arsenal fans have written this game off already.
If we hammer them, it could be the end of Arteta, but I very much doubt we will. I think it will be a close game with just a 1 goal difference.