Arsenal are taking on Wolves at 3pm tomorrow in a crucial game at the Emirates Stadium. We need a win to get back on track after the disappointing visit to St James Park last Saturday. Last week Wolves did us a huge favour by defeating Manchester United last Saturday to stop United from extending the gap which now only is four points. We should beat Wolves despite their brilliant showing last week at Wolves, due to the fact the game is at home and this should really help Arsenal. Man United will be taking on Man City at 12:45pm, in a mouth watering Premier League game. If City were to win this match and we were to beat Wolves we would be only a point behind United in the title race and this would be a great position to be in at this point in the season.
There has been some brilliant news on the injury front for the Arsenal. Johan Djourou's injury isn't as bad as everyone first feared and he will be available to feature against Wolves. Cesc and Robin have also recovered from 'sickness' and according to Wenger 'Cesc and Van Persie will both be playing'. This means Wenger won't be resting his star players for the Barcelona game, this is good news as the Wolves match is just as important. I'm now going to look at the starting XI Wenger should pick to defeat Wolves tomorrow.
Goalkeeper
Wojciech Szczesny will continue in goal despite conceding four at the weekend. He is in superb form at the moment and Arsenal finally appear to have a Keeper they can rely on.
Defence
Right Back
Bacary Sagna will keep his place at right back. He has been in good form recentely and won't be rested to face Barcelona as he is banned for that match anyway.
Centre Back's
Johan Djourou should partner Laurent Koscielny at the back. The duo have been in magnificent form, and even though Johan is fit he may be rested for the Barcelona game. I would however stick with him as the Wolves attack would love to go up against Sebastien Squillaci.
Left Back
I believe Kieran Gibbs will start at left back. The youngster needs games and this would be a good opportunity for him. Gael will probably be rested so he can be in prime condition to play against Lionel Messi on Wednesday.
Midfield
Defensive Midfield
Alex Song will return to hold together the Arsenal midfield. We clearly missed him against Newcastle and he will be invaluable against Wolves.
Centre Midfield
Jack Wilshere will return from England duty to line up in his preferred role in the Arsenal midfield. He has been in glorious form and should dominate the Wolves midfield on Saturday.
Attacking Midfield
Cesc Fabregas has recovered from his supposed illness to face Wolves. He was clearly rested from International duty so he can be in perfect condition to face Wolves and Barcelona.
Attack
Right Wing
Theo Walcott will start on the right hand side hopefully continuing on from his solid International performance against Denmark.
Centre Forward
Robin Van Persie has also recovered from illness to start against Wolves. Similarly to Cesc he was also withdrawn from the Holland game to be ready for the tough games ahead.
Left Wing
Andrey Arshavin will start on the left, in his final chance to secure a starting place against Barcelona on Wednesday. Hopefully he can continue his return to the form we all know he is capable of.
Arsenal should have enough to defeat Wolves, but will need to be far stronger mentally than they were at the weekend. The return of Alex Song is key and the fact that Johan Djourou should play for the whole match. We are far better with them in the team and I'm predicting a 3-1 victory for the gunners.
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