The Napoli vs Dortmund games could end up being really important, if one side dominates at the start it will put them in a good position with the remaining fixtures. It's also the last fixture and since they are the other two teams we are likely to be fighting against for qualification it could end updeciding which one of them goes through. I might have it on in the background on my laptop while theArsenal game is on the TV.
If Giroud and Ramsey keep up there form and Ozil has the impact i expect him to then i think we will qualify from this group. It's important to start with a win and i'm expecting to see the team come out and really go for it. I think either us or Dortmund will win the group. It's quite interesting as you'd expect Arsenal and Dortmund to qualify but Napoli have done well in europe in recent years, have a good team and a Manager who has a lot of european success including winning the europa league last season. And Mairseille don't seem to conceed many when we have had them in the group in recent years. It's either our group or the Barca, Milan, Ajax, Celtic group that look the most exciting.
I don't really care about going far in Europe this season, the league is far more important but i guess we need to at least show potential signings we have some ambition
I always get excited before CL games. Theres something special about playing the best teams from around europe. Can't wait for the game tonight. Overall i'll be happy as long as we make it to the knock-out stages and then it depends who we play and how we play to how happy or unhappy i'll be about it!
It's been confirmed by the bbc that both Ozil and Giroud are available and starting. Looking forward to seeing both there contributions.
Marseille: Mandanda, Fanni, N'Koulou, Lucas Mendes, Morel, Romao, Imbula, Payet, Valbuena, Andre Ayew, Gignac. Subs: Samba, Mendy, Cheyrou, Jordan Ayew, Lemina, Thauvin, Khelifa. Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Flamini, Ramsey, Walcott, Wilshere, Ozil, Giroud. Subs: Fabianski, Vermaelen, Monreal, Jenkinson, Miyaichi, Akpom, Hayden.
I hope we manage to get ahead today and look comfortable enough for Ryo to get some time on the pitch.
Just try Wiziwig for basically anything: http://www.wiziwig.tv/competition.php?discipline=football&part=sports Edit: ****ing thing's not working!
Sczc looking fired up yet focused, Ozil looking very relaxed. As a team we don't look as nervous comming out of the tunnel as we did sometimes last season!
Marseille players looking nervous, let's hope that carries over into there play! If we can get at them quickly before they settle into there defensive shape properly it'll be a big nous.
The formation being shown is Ozil out left and Wilshere central but the commentators have said that could be wrong and it may be Ozilcentral. Hope ozil is in the middle!
