Cech starts in goal...his best position
Koscielny, Mustafi and Nacho are the 3 centre backs
Bellerin will play as the right wing back and Kolasinac as the left wing back
Xhaka will play as the defensive midfielder
iWobi, Ramsey and Alexis will be the attacking midfielders.
Lacazette starts up front in his best position
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Coldish morning so Ozil's knee is still playing up and won't be risked. Ramsey will assume his No10 role as he did versus Chelsea.
Kind Regards
Your Best Mate
Mickey Pearce esq.
As a result of the unfortunate injury to DW I expect tonight will see the unveiling of, or first public performance of, our “first 11” as many will see it.
The five defenders in their obvious roles, the midfield double and the attacking / creative triumverate.
We shall indeed smash them*.
*Goal less past the hour and then we go ahead
Alexis has spent the last week working on his fitness. Arsene wasn't happy with his numbers vs Hi Karate and feels he could do with cutting a bit more weight.
He looks swole but most of that unnecessary water he doesn't need.
He's not happy about it but it's his own fault. He should've been back with us sooner but requested more time in chile to recooperate but came back very short of match fitness.
He should be ready 70 minutes tonight then the full 90 vs Bate B