Wilshere must flourish after Cesc ban

by CARL ELDRIDGE Was that our strongest starting eleven against Chelsea apart from TV5? Even if it was we will be denied the same side tonight at Wigan because Cesc will be missing thanks to a fifth booking and subsequent suspension he picked up in the triumph over Pensioners. The talk is of Abou Diaby coming in and this should allow Jack Wilshere to flourish.

In the 24 hours or so since the final whistle I have looked at the 3-1 win in splendid isolation, just enjoying the joyous feeling of giving it to them in some style. But we must move on and now the focus turns to the DW Stadium and the chance to snare another precious three points.

Looking at the bigger picture there is no point hammering that lot and then faltering against Roberto Martinez’s outfit – avoiding the type of horrendous capitulation there last season would be advisable.

One thing that may help is that they tend to try to play football so one would like to hope that there will be plenty of space for our free-flowing atacking game. Theo must turn in a similar display to that which he did at the Emirates on Monday night and maintain the impetus that we all crave. Time will tell.

AW has had his say ahead of the Premier League game tonight. He said: ‘The win over Chelsea keeps us in touch with the top teams, and also what is very important as well is that it can strengthen the belief we will have our say in this championship.

‘The most consistent team will make it in the end, and that is what is at stake. Let’s see if we can turn up with a fantastic performance on the night.’

Right, where is my rattle and bobble hat…I am off to the game, come on you rip-roaring reds!

Eldo71

Arsenal fan for 40 years. Schoolboys, North Bank, Clock End then East Upper. Then Emirates. AFC dream team: Wilson, Dixon, Sansom, Adams, Pates, Brady, Williams, Pires, Bergkamp, Henry, Wright. Subs: Seaman, Eldridge, Wilshere, RVP, Ball. Manager: Arsene Chapman.

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