Porto Preview
Wednesday, 10 December 08, 02:44 AM
Hello all,
This evening we take on Porto for top spot in Group G. A draw will see us top the group, and it looks as though that's what we'll be playing for. Wenger has decided to field pretty much a carling cup side against Porto and is really looking to play for the draw for once. Not that it would really make much difference anyway. If we finish top, we run the risk of being drawn against the likes of Chelsea, Inter, probably Real Madrid and possibly Manchester United, so no great reprieve for first place. On the other hand, a second place finish could seeus drawn against Barcelona, Roma or Liverpool. So either way there's no real difference, which is part of the reason I think that Wenger has decided to play a Carling Cup tinged side at Porto. As qulification is assured, and our position in the premier league is not, it gives Wenger a good chance to be able to rest some of our key players for the game against Boro, and we will need them to keep our momentum going. Anyway, a win would be good, a draw still alright, and a loss indifferent. Nethertheless I feel our youngsters may have enough about them to hold off Porto, so I think probably 1-1, and top spot for the Arsenal. I know it makes little difference on paper, but it will give us a bit more confidence, and a little extra confidence can't possibly go astray currently.
Anyway, that's it for today, a longer post tomorrow maybe, enjoy the game and keep the faith,
Asian Arsenal.
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