Gooner Talk

Arsenal’s much anticipated Premier League campaign begins this Sunday with a trip to Anfield to face rivals Liverpool. The fixture is the perfect chance for fans to wet their appetites ahead of a long season for Arsene Wenger’s new-look outfit.

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Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry could start against his old club next week, after Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed Barcelona’s match with Athletic Bilbao through injury.

The Swede is a serious doubt for Tuesday’s evening clash due to a calf strain and it looks likely that either Henry or the in-form Bojan will now start against Arsene Wenger’s side.

This positive-looking news  for Arsenal comes off the back of today’s last-gasp win against Wolves, with Nicklas Bendtner scoring in the fourth minute of stoppage time.

Arsenal need to win at the Nou Camp on Tuesday, although a 3-3 score draw or above would see the Gunners also go through to the semi-finals on the away goals rule.

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OGC Nice’s centre forward Loic Remy has once again been linked with a move to Arsenal after reiterating his desire to join the north London giants.

The 23-year-old, who has been the subject of three bids from his ex-club Lyon, revealed that he still hopes for a move to the Emirates Stadium despite the pre-contract agreement Arsenal have with Marouane Chamakh.

Remy told L’Equipe:

“My preference would be Arsenal over Lyon. I won’t hide it. They are a young team with a developing game and with ambitions. I really take pleasure in watching them play. It is an ideal place to continue to progress. You never know in football what will happen. But Arsenal are a club that make me feel desire.”

For those of you who aren’t aware of the talented Frenchman. Remy is a fast, powerful striker with great balance and a fierce finish. The former Lyon frontman is versatile across the front line, but is best in the lead striker role, which would fit into Arsenal’s regime perfectly. Remy has scored 11 goals in 28 appearances so far this season.

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The draw for the Quarter Finals of the UEFA Champions League was completed earlier this afternoon, with Arsenal and Barcelona being drawn together for the first time since the 2006 final loss.

European Champs Barca boast former Gunners skipper Thierry Henry, who said he wanted to avoid playing Arsene Wenger’s men, will have his nightmare come true when the Catalan giants arrive at the Emirates Stadium for the first leg on 31st March.

Manager Wenger accepts that Arsenal will be labelled as underdogs, saying:

“I believe we will not be favourites but, for me, it will be a 50-50 game. That’s how we have to take it.

“When you get to the quarter-finals of the Champions League you play good teams and Barcelona are a good team.

“It will be an interesting, exciting game. We have to make sure we have the belief and focus right.”

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So, is this the draw that you wanted? Do you think Arsenal will beat the current European Champions? Let us know what you think in the comments sections below.

Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has returned to full training this week and could start against Burnley on Saturday.

The 22-year-old is fit again after recovering from a knee injury and looks set to replace the injured Aaron Ramsey who broke his leg at Stoke last week.

With Alex Song also ruled out through suspension, Arsene Wenger will have to decide whether to play either Diaby or Samba star Denilson in the defensive midfield role.

Andrey Arshavin is likely to make the bench for Saturday’s clash.

Possible Line-Up Against Burnley:

Almunia
Sagna – Vermaelen – Campbell – Clichy
Fabregas – Denilson – Diaby
Nasri – Bendtner – Rosicky

So who do you want to see protect the back four this Saturday? Should the leggy Frenchman start in the centre or will Denilson continue there?

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