Arsenal are taking on Everton in the premier league this evening. After just playing on Sunday Arsene won't have had long to prepare the team for this next encounter. It is however an important game as Arsenal need to continue to win and build momentum in the Premiership and close the gap on Manchester United as soon as possible. This is a game Arsenal need to win to stay in serious contention for the title and Wenger will pick his strongest side to make sure this is the case.
There a couple of selection issues, that need to be looked at such as the replacement for Samir Nasri and whether Nicklas Bendtner deserves a place after his recent performances. This is the starting XI I believe Wenger will pick for the game against Everton.
Goalkeeper
Wenger recently said Wojciech Szczesny is Arsenal's number 1, and he will return tonight replacing the disappointing Manuel Almunia.
Defence
Right Back
Bacary Sagna will regain his place at right back. He was 50/50 for the Sunday game and wasn't risked so he would be fully fit for tonight's game.
Centre Back's
Johan Djourou will return to partner Laurent Koscielny at the back for the Arsenal. He was rested at the weekend for tonight and will have to play anyway due to Squillaci being suspended.
Left Back
Gael Clichy will be at left back replacing Kieran Gibbs. This would always have been Wenger's plan but even more so after Kieran's poor game on Sunday
Midfield
Defensive Midfield
Alex Song will start in the defensive midfield role. He hasn't played much recentely but is still a key player in Arsenal's midfield trio.
Central Midfield
Jack Wilshere should start in his favourite role tonight. Diaby is back from injury but won't be ready to start a second game in a row and Jack has now cemented his place in the Arsenal team alongside Alex Song.
Attacking Midfield
Cesc Fabregas will start tonight and hopefully have the influence he had coming off the bench against Huddersfield Town. The captain is even more important tonight due to the absence of Samir Nasri.
Attack
Right Wing
Young Theo Walcott will return to the starting XI for tonight's game. He has been rested a lot recentely and should be fully prepared to take on the Everton defence.
Centre Forward
Arsenal's best striker Robin Van Persie will start tonight in the central attacking role. He has the capability to win the game himself and let's hope he doesn't get injured like Samir did at the weekend.
Left Wing
Due to Samir's injury Andrey Arshavin will have the chance to regain some form on the Left side for Arsenal. He needs to improve tonight to keep his place for the important matches ahead.
Arsenal will need to be far better tonight than the last game as Everton pose a serious threat. The team should still have enough to beat Everton, they just need to be patient, keep possession and take the chances they get throughout the match. I'm predicting a 2-0 victory tonight at the Emirates.
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