Arsenal face Leyton Orient in a Fa Cup replay at the Emirates Stadium this evening. The side will need to bounce back from the disappointment of Sunday and there will be some players rotated especially with another two important games straight after tonight's must win game.
Goalkeeper
Manuel Almunia will be starting as according to Wenger he needs games. I would pick Szczesny myself as it would be ideal for him to play straight after the disappointment of the cup final, also Almunia is well and truly useless.
Right Back
Emmanuel Eboue will replace Sagna at right back for tonight's game. This will keep Sagna fit for the tough games ahead.
Centre Back's
Wenger has said that Koscielny will miss the game through injury and that he could do with a rest. Therefore Squillaci will partner Djourou at the back against Orient.
Left Back
Kieran Gibbs will probably start at left back giving Gael Clichy a well needed rest.
Defensive Midfield
Alex Song will continue in the defensive midfield role this evening.
Central Midfield
Denilson will start ahead of Wilshere who could do with a rest, he will be on the bench however.
Attacking Midfield
Wenger has said that Diaby will play in the absence of Fabregas, as he didn't want to risk him in the cup final.
Right Wing
Samir Nasri will start on the right wing due to the Walcott injury.
Centre Forward
Van Persie is once again injured and Bendtner will start in his absence. Hopefully he can perform as well as he is capable of and not like he did at the weekend.
Left Wing
Andrey Arshavin will start again on the left for Arsenal. He played well at the weekend and hopefully this can continue for the little Russian.
This is a weakened side but should have the quality to defeat Leyton Orient at the Emirates tonight. It will be tough but the quality should shine through and I'm predicting a 3-1 victory for the Gunners.
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