It is indeed very interesting to predict on how the coming season will turn out for us Gooners. I would not go into predicting of who is going to win what but rather how the new season going to turn out for some of the Arsenal players.
Perhaps it is pretty obvious that I like Lukasz Fabianski and would like to see him between the sticks for Arsenal. The boy certainly has the confidence despite conceding five down the road last season. But his displays in the last few matches last season were certainly enough to convince Arsene Wenger not to shop for a new goalkeeper.
The Polish stopper would warm the bench again this season with Manual Almunia is keen to show he is worth wearing the number one on the back of his kit. But do not be surprise if Fabianski would be given his chance if the Spaniard drops a few clangers the way Jens Lehmann did last season.
Defensively, there are a lot of uncertainties in regard of who would partner who in the middle and most importantly, who would protect them in midfield to ensure the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri, Tomas Rosicky are free to go forward without having to worry too much about what's happening at the back.
With Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy are set to be the first choice full-backs this season it would be interesting to see whether Arsene is going to stick with the Kolo Toure and William Gallas partnership. While I do not that much problem with Kolo, I am having a bit of a doubt with Gallas.
We have a number of players who can slot into the central position but we certainly do miss someone who has the towering presence to deal with high ball pumped into our half, such as the one that we conceded against Liverpool when Peter Crouch won an aerial duel to set up Dick Kuyt with the chance.
Unless Arsene brings in someone who meet the criteria I would be forever biting my nails whenever we face teams which possess physical forwards such as Chelski with Dogba and Portsmouth with Crouchie.
With Fabregas is expected to be running the show, many Gooners will be particularly curious to see whom Arsene going to partner the Spaniard with. Remember, prior to last season almost nobody would have thought the departed Matt Flamini would become the almost perfect defensive foil for Cesc.
So, there are a long list of names that Arsene could choose from. My favourite would be Abou Diaby if he can step up his awareness to the surrounding as he has the tendency to be robbed off the ball by opponents coming from the back. He also has weighed in with a number of wonderfully taken goals such as against Derby County and Liverpool last season.
Others would be Denilson if he can be more physical in his approach but the dark horse for me would be Alex Song who displayed a quite competent performance in defence during the last few matches last season. His passing has improved and certainly looked comfortable in the air as well.
As for the foward line, in the wake of his protracted transfer saga Manu Adebayor (if he stays) would have to really step up his finishing touch. As I have stated before, with the number of chances created by the midfield he should have kept pace with Ronalfoo all the way for the topscorer award.
It is hoped that Robin Van Persie would have better luck injury wise and if he is, I believe Arsene would partner him with the Togolese. My preference would be Nicklas Bendtner to partner Van Persie as it is time that he proves his is as good as what he said before. Theo Walcott and Samir Nasri would have to be content with attacking roles from the wings.
I really believe that more youngsters should be given the taste of the Premiership every now and then with many of them are ready to push themselves to be part of the first team this season, according to Arsene.
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