At least we're seeing what it will be like without Ozil and Alexis. I know Alexis is playing and all but consider what sort of deluded fantasy it takes to imagine dropping him out to the wing to make room for a lamppost is a good idea.

I'm betting we are seeing a Wenger sulk here. He's pissed at the schedule so he's made sweeping changes as some sort of stupid demonstration. After the game he'll tell us he had no option because it is impossible for footballers to play more than once a week.

Alexis on the deck before the half starts. I doubt that's a stamina problem, more like a fucking fed up and had enough problem.