Arsenal come off their European adventure, and normally they should suffer from fatigue. However, knowing that the Red Devils are just a step behind I suppose they'll do their best and forget their dissapointing CL clash with Milan.

Birmingham have got striker Olivier Kapo back, but this match is more or less about Arsenal, and whether they get a narrow win, or thrash Birmingham, is only up to them. Can remember very well the match between the two sides from the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners were surprisingly heldt in a draw by the Blues, but it was probably the most ever lucky point for McLeish since he came, assuming there have actually been a lot of lucky games under his belt so far. "We do need to demonstrate more toughness at the back. We can be a bit soft sometimes as the goal we conceded against West Ham proved.", he said, which again clearly proves his defensive-minded approach that has brought them a couple of results actualy, but generally reveals their weakness, and makes them a small team, maybe too small for this handicap.

Kolo Toure (calf), Emmanuel Eboue (suspended), Robin van Persie (thigh), Tomas Rosicky (hamstring), Abou Diaby (calf) and Johan Djourou (groin) are out, the first shall be replaced by Senderos but the guy's been so great against Milan, can't see him struggling against Birmingham. The team is still strong, and if they play as they have to, no chance for Birmingham really. "We are sorry for everyone, the fans, for that result, and we are disappointed we did not beat Milan - but now we have to focus on Saturday, when we play Birmingham, and we have to win that game.'', Flamini declared.



Pick : AWAY
Odds : 2.09
Stake : 8 / 10
Bookmaker : Mansion88
Date : 2008-02-23
Match Result : 2-2
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