{update: starting XI announced}
Almunia
Eboue – Gallas – Djourou – Silvestre
Ramsey – Denilson – Song – Diaby
Bendtner – Vela
{end of update}
Today is Eboue’s chance to show how good he is. He’s had a few days more rest and Arsene has confirmed the Ivorian will start. Whether it will be in defence or midfield, is yet to be revealed, but he’s ready for the game tonight.
“Emmanuel Eboue will start. He is completely in the right frame of mind. Of course he was disappointed for a few days but football is magic because you have the next game and in that you have the opportunity to show how good you are.”
It’s clear that Porto players don’t read the blog. Aptly named striker, Hulk, has singled out Adebayor as the main threat tonight. The only problem with this Mr Hullk, is that he’s not included in the squad.
This is just a quick update and there will be more later, but I thought I’d take the opportunity to speak about the war of words between Kieran and Zohaib in the comments. Firstly. there is no need for name calling Zohaib, both you and other commenters are allowed your own opinions and that is what makes the site a good forum for debate. Kieran is the twice winner of the “Best commenter” award, which implies he is anything but a moron. (And Kieran, Zohaib is not a big hairy clams quim)…. Zohaib, we do enjoy reading your comments and you’ve made some great points, but please try and treat the rest of the gang with a little more respect.
Kieran did make a good summation of Tevez, Bendtner and Vela.
1) I believe Bendtner is shit.
2) I believe Tevez is a better player.
3) I do not believe there would be a negative impact on Arsenal FC if Tevez replaced Bendtner.
4) I believe that Vela is a better player than Bendtner.
5) I’m pretty sure Vela is younger than Bendtner.
6) I use the above two facts to draw a conclusion – Bendtner isn’t going to get any better. If he does Vela will improve as well, meaning Vela will always be the better player.
7) I think a player of any height can head a ball, I don’t believe you need to be freakishly tall to head the ball,
8 ) Bendtner missed two glorious headed opportunities against Man U – I think this proves that tall players aren’t guaranteed to convert headed chances.
9) When first choice first team striker for Birmingham city, in 48 games Bendtner scored 13 goals. (Source. WIKIPEDIA).
10) I do not think this is the strike rate of a good striker of any age.
I’d have to agree.
Thanks for listening, and happy commenting…]]>
