Arsenal just announced the loan signing of Dani Ceballos on Twitter about 5 minutes ago.
The details are still a bit sketchy but you can head over to Arsenal Twitter and watch the welcome video.
Here’s the link:
#WelcomeDani
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Arsenal vs rennes preview, starting 11, prediction
Lucky us…
It’s a great time to be an Arsenal fan with the recent upturn in results, and today represents another opportunity to show just how consistent we can be when the pressure is on.
Arsenal lost 3-1 to Rennes last week Thursday and will therefore need to win by 2 clear goals to qualify. Where it gets tricky is if Rennes score 2 goals or more today. That will leave us needing to win by 3 clear goals because of the away goal rule.
Dont worry…
If your’e an Arsenal fan then you’ve had more than your fair share of disappointment and heart break over the years. That said, today isn’t likely to be one of those days.
I draw this confidence from the sheer brilliance of Arsenal’s home form this season. Unai has turned Arsenal into one of Europe’s best home teams.
Our haul of 2.56 points per home game is the 6th best in the top 5 European leagues, better than Barcelona and Bayern’s 2.36 and 2.5 respectively.
I am not overconfident and neither should the players be, but there is a real belief that overturning the deficit, and thus going through to the next round is very achievable.
Predicted Line up…
If you can call Unai Emery anything this season, call him unpredictable. His choice of starting 11 has left gooners the world over scratching their heads time and time again. They have worked out for the most part evidenced by where we are at this point in the season, in poll position for a top 4 finish.
That said, you’d be hard pressed to find a gooner who doesn’t think we should go with the same team that started the game against United at the weekend, bar Sokratis who is suspended.
Lacazette’s sudden availability is also a huge lift.
Torreira’s availability is not lost on me, but i still think we should start with him on the bench. I also think Cech will start as he is the designated cup goalkeeper.
Prediction…
The players should be motivated enough to put in a huge performance, and with the fans behind them and the emirates in full uproar, a delightful mixture of power, patience, and potency is likely in the offing.
ARSENAL 4-1 RENNES
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