Not Bolton Again…

So it’s Bolton all over again on Saturday. This match has consistently been a thorn in our side for many years now. The squad looks so different nowadays so hopefully the new blood can do us some good.

In interviews on ATVO both Ljungberg and Toure pointed out that this game has always been difficult. Despite that, Ljungberg called upon the team for decisive action this weekend so that we can scoop up some vital points. Toure also admitted that the problems Bolton have always posed will be difficult to overcome, but the whole team knows how important this match and the possible points are.

There is also a bit of bad news out of the camp in the form of a light Henry injury to the neck. As a result he’ll be out this match. With Van Persie sidelined for yellow card abuse, our front line will look a bit out of shape. You’ve got to assume that either Walcott or Baptista will be in helping Adebayor out. I’d almost like to see Baptista up front and Walcott on the wings again. Gilberto should be back so our defensive midfielder role is covered.

This means that the three other coveted midfield spots will be up for grabs, but we know Cesc is likely to fill one of them. So then who will the two wingers be, Ljungberg, Hleb, Walcott, or Flamini?

The last time we were without Henry for a match we beat Manchester United away. Hopefully the team will feel the same sense of urgency and duty without our regular captain on the pitch, and fight hard.

In other news, Hleb has been named as the Belarus’ Player of the Year. There should be no big surprise there as he is the most predominant Belarusian playing football now. Let’s see how much the best Belarusian footballer can help us against Bolton!

Come on Arsenal!