Just realised that Nasri will now be banned for City's game against us. Probably a good thing for City, as Nasri has been utterly **** every time he has faced us since leaving.
Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Arteta, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Cazorla, Podolski, Walcott. Arsenal subs: Mannone, Djourou, Ramsey, Coquelin, Rosicky, Gervinho, Giroud What the hell happened to Mert?
Newcastle XI v Arsenal: Krul, Simpson, Perch, Coloccini, Santon, Bigirimana, Tiote, Cisse, Marveaux, Obertan, Ba.
"The Frenchman replaces Per Mertesacker, who is ill, and partners Thomas Vermaelen in central defence."
I'm liking Theo vs Newcastle's makeshift defence. I'm surprised with their injury woes that they even have a first 11 to put out.