Besiktas V Arsenal (Champions League Qualifier, First Leg), 7.45pm, Tues 19th Aug, ITV.

[Syn]

Koscielny was a doubt but he was involved in training today, so I'm assuming he is fit to start. Gibbs is out, obviously.

Wenger said he would consider taking Mertesacker along. Maybe a game for experienced players like Rosicky and Giroud.

I'll guess 1-1.

[Marc Overmars]

Hopefully we get the job done here like we did in the first leg qualifier last year.

1-3

[Dein-machine]

Be happy with a bore draw tbf. Its not the nicest of places to go & its going to be very hot - think we need some old heads in there tonight.

Sir Ches

Dubs
Chambers
Kos
Monreal

Arteta
Rambo
Rosicky

Ox
Giroud
Sanchez

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Should have enough to see of Besitkas even with resting a few players.


Chesney

Debauchy
Chambers
Mertesacker
Monreal

Flamini
Wilshere
Rosicky

Ox
Campbell
Giroud


Subs: Martinez, Kosicenly, Arteta, Ramsey, Sanchez, Santi, Sanogo,


Won't happen as getting the CL means too much but it would be nice to see Wenger use the entire squad.

[I am invisible]

How far behind/ahead is the Turkish season compared to ours?

[PGFC]

How far behind is the Turkish season compared to ours?

About 25 years

[I am invisible]

About 25 years

Sweet - we should have the edge fitnesswise then.

[Niall_Quinn]

Sweet - we should have the edge fitnesswise then.

Stab wounds will even things up a bit but we still should have more than them.

[Niall_Quinn]

Dodgy ref signed and sealed.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...ic-charge.html

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

Be happy with a bore draw tbf. Its not the nicest of places to go & its going to be very hot - think we need some old heads in there tonight.

Sir Ches

Dubs
Chambers
Kos
Monreal

Arteta
Rambo
Rosicky

Ox
Giroud
Sanchez

I went there for a mates wedding. Lovely place, lovely kebabs and you get used to the heat.

I don't like all this constant 'doubt' over one of the main CB's. We will be down to Monreal playing there soon!