The side they put out will still be miles better than ours; Ospina, Walcott, Ox, Flamini, Chambers, Welbeck and Elneny will all play, that's definitely enough quality already.
I think he's only just back in full training again, he hasn't featured for the U21's yet, so I'm guessing that'll be the next port of call.
Incidentally, Wenger has hinted that there'll be a strong squad for the game on Saturday: "I will, as always, play a team who has a good chance to qualify. The normal squad is involved on Saturday. It is a normal squad and we’ll play a usual strong team." From their OWS.
Not sure he will have to wait his turn, Bruce has signed him for a reason and the best way to get him integrated is to get him playing, otherwise he will be sat in the Village Hotel admiring the view with only training to look forward to. Jak is number 3 now even if it is harsh on him after playing quite a few cup games this season.
It would be harsh on him but the right thing to do, then again Bruce is known for his loyalty so maybe he will keep him in. I love Jak as I have written on here many times but would it be any surprise to people if he turned up against Arsenal in his clown suit again
Jak will start, Bruce has already said our new boy isn't ready and has only a chance of making the bench.
Alex Bruce isn't good enough to be a premier league player week in week out in real life either. Always has some stupid needless thing to do to give away which everyone on here will ignore because it's the in thing to do. Probably blaming it on Huddlestone instead.
Jakupovic will start as Steve Bruce has already confirmed. DK could be on the bench and that is all he can expect for now. So what ? I actually hope that Wenger starts his best 11 (but he wont) with Barcelona looming large on the Gooooooners horizon. Yes. Fit and well (but lacking match game time) and possibly going out on loan ?
Listening to SB on Sports Talk tonight I get the feeling he might go with 352, so you might see the following. Jak Dawson/Maguire/Bruce Elmo/Hudd/Meyler/Taylor/Maloney Diomante/Powell. With Arsenal you have to try to stop them in midfield, so like Brighton did to us.
Only change I'd suggest is Davies in for Dawson - think he needs to keep Dawson wrapped up for leave games
I just thought if he does go for 3 at the back, Dawson is fresher that Davies with his time out injured, plus he is the captain.
All of our players have raised their games for cup ties over the last few seasons and I'm sure they will again tomorrow. Good luck to whichever Hull City players Bruce puts out.
Bruce hinted heavily on the radio that it will be a change of formation. We either play 4-4-2 or 5-3-2.
