Is the team stil in transition? How long does the boys need to grow up? Will Wenger really sleep well thinking that his players are still in a transition period and they are not expected to win anything jut yet? Or will he be thinking that the players have matured and it will be utterly disappointing not to pick up a trophy this season.
Tonight is the final chapter of the trilogy with Liverpool and the result will set the tone for the rest of the season and maybe some of the next. Qualification will give them the push for the remaining matches and hopefully bring about a second wind to Arsenal. Failure to qualify would be a devastating blow for the boys and will affect the team, what with the Premiership still to play for.
Fabregas must not let Mascherano intimidate him. The Argentinian is very good at keeping players under wraps but is also prone to commit fouls doing it. Should Fabregas be able to free himself from the midfield destroyer or even get him sent for for silly challenges, then Arsenal have a chance.
On the opposite side of the scale, Flamini would need to keep tabs on Stevie G. Allowed him the same freedom as the first leg, be prepared to be punish. To nulify Gerrard would mean that Liverpool would have to go for the long balls to Torres which should be easily dealt with by Toure, Senderos and Gallas.
Up front, where Walcott plays will be crucial to the Arsenal cause. Should Liverpool again decide to use Carragher on the right, then that is where Walcott should play. Granted, there will be times when Carragher would win the ball but with his pace, Walcott would definitely stand a chance against the aeging Liverpool ma. If Clichy can support and put even more pressure, the game will be won in that flank.
Right, all that's left right now is for Wenger and Gallas to rally the troops.
3 draws is enough, let's go for a win tonight.
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