I’ve always been scared of newly promoted sides to the Premier
League. Its as though they come into games with a renegade type of
attitude that separates them from the rest of the pack. Ultimately
though, you’ll find that until the hype of getting into top flight
football fades, a newly promoted side are the most dangerous team to
face.
That’s what we’re up against come Saturday. Southampton have looked
sharp in front of goal. They play these looping, lofted balls into the
box, just waiting for someone to header it into the back of the net.
They do the basics right when they move forward- they keep possession
and play quick one-two’s on the counter attack. Perhaps their biggest
strength lies in the mind. Opposition underestimate them and they’re
full of confidence. Don’t think our game will be easy given that they’re
get to get a point in three matches. The Saints were unlucky against
Man U and City. How did they lose both those games? Just asking that
question gives testament to how dangerous Southampton can be.
But stuff it, we’re the Gunners! I don’t care who our next opponent
is, we always go into a match the favorites and technically should make
easy food out the Saints. Some minor concerns are : firstly Diaby-will
be fit? Six days recovery time from a muscle injury sustained early in
the week may just rule him out, which would mean Ramsey gets a start.
Secondly Giroud- the reason Man U and City were able to win those games
was because they had a man in the front to score. I hope the match
doesn’t come to that though. Wait, what am I saying? Its like all of a
sudden we’re too afraid to ask Giroud to score for us, lest we add
pressure on him. Giroud, go score goals.
The Saints play positive, simple football. They won’t be a walk over
but I have faith we going to prove a point on Saturday. A clean sheet
will also be great but most importantly, we’re up for a second
consecutive win. Up the Gunners!
