Keep the ball

If we are going to go and get something at the Emirates tomorrow, we can't afford to go there and defend all out.

Teams who have gone to Arsenal and not gone there with ten men behind the ball have reaped their rewards. Albion, Newcastle and Tottenham have all come away with three points by having a go at them.

When we went to Chelsea and Manchester United, and beat Manchester City we looked like a top class team because we retained possession so well. Our last two performances have indicated that we are starting to do that again, which is why I am positive about this game. 
After letting slip a four nil lead last week, the Arsenal players will be desperate to impress the home crowd and the longer we can frustrate them and keep it level the more desperate they will become.

If there is one thing I expect, it's a good performance from Karl Henry. Our skipper was sent off, extremely harshly, in this fixture last year and will be looking to prove his critics wrong. He could be key in this game, because he keeps the ball as well as anyone in our team.

A three pronged attack of Jarvis, Hammill and Doyle should cause the Arsenal defence headaches. Out of their defence only Sagna seems consistent and Kevin Doyle will always be a match for their two centre backs, whoever is playing.

I hope and think we will go with the same side, as it's a system that I think can keep us up.

I'm dreaming of a Karl Henry winner, but I expect a close defeat.

If you are going, have a great time and roar on the lads.