I agree Judas, I'm hoping Arsenal bag a couple before half time & rest Cazorla, Diaby & Podolski. Arteta didn't play in the internationals so isn't so at risk hopefully, and if the attack dominate the game then the defense should be OK - I'm most surprised that Santos isn't in for Gibbs.
Let's not forget that this is Montpellier's first ever game in the CL. This is going to be massive for them and they will give it everything. If we match their work rate, then our quality will take over.
It makes sense to play your best team while it's still early. It's better to rest players later in the Season.
Predictions for tonight folks? I want a prediction from: JUDAS, Kyle?, The Zlatan, TheBear, Wenger's Optician, and zaGooner minimum!! I'm going 2-0 Arsenal with...Giroud (yay!!) and Podolski to score
Ray Wilkins Clown questioning Giroud on whether he wants to score against his old club or not. What a pundit.
A striker is only judged on goals scored. Podolski was pretty good on his first 2 games as well, but until he scored there was almost the same doubt about him as for Giroud.