Who Plays Centre-Back Tomorrow?

So we've seen a shot of our BFG, Mertesacker, training ahead of tomorrow's clash with the Blues at the Emirates. It was feared the BFG would be out for a little longer, but do we need to risk him against the league leaders?

Simply put... no.

As we all expect Chelsea to sit back and for the countless times of mentioning the West London outfit to 'park the bus' and camp out around their 18 yard area, they can catch us on the counter attack. This would be a perfect fit for Gabriel to come into the team who had an exceptional game against Reading, yes it was Reading, but in semi-finals and the FA Cup you need to be at your best.

The boss even mentioned Gabriel in his pre-match comments:

"He’s ready [to step up]. He came on in the FA Cup semi-final and I think if Per is not ready, Gabriel will start."


Gabriel will provide speed, anticipation and aggression to be able to sustain any counter attacking from Chelsea. Mertesacker has improved since Koscielny has returned on a consistent basis, but I and probably most Gooners would feel more comfortable with both Gabriel and Koscielny being able to press Chelsea high up the pitch with Coquelin in front, this will allow Arsenal to win the ball back quicker and right onto their defence.

It's Gabriel and Koscielny for me. Who do you think should pair at the back tomorrow?

'Our Arsenal' Up and Running

Our Arsenal is finally up and running. Gradual improvements will be made through the process as the world of blogging is new to us here at Our Arsenal.

The reasons behind the launch of 'Our Arsenal'?

Here are a few...

1. Read so many other Arsenal blogs for years now, is their opinion any greater than any other Arsenal fan?

2. Giving the views and opinions on the past, present and future of our great club, Arsenal, and it is our club, the fans club.

3. The fans seem they are starting to slowly disconnect with the club in the current situation, although noises around the club seem we'll sign a few players and silence the growing mumblings of discontent.

4. The fans are most important asset to any club, without the fans, Arsenal have no income (apart from TV rights and sponsorships etc).

All in all this new site is for the fans to venture any opinion or view they have. Every fan vents their fustrations and happiness, and as far as going overboard, it's interesting to see what people have to say about our club.