Well, its the final game of the season and it’s a massive one.
Arsenal have the chance to become undisputed FA Cup kings if they win, while also having the pleasure of denying Chelsea a double into the bargain.
So how will they line up against Antonio Conte’s men?
David Ospina
Yes, David Ospina is Arsenal’s cup keeper but even though he’s back from injury, he shouldn’t be starting this game. When I originally wrote this post I opted for Petr Cech, but since then reports are coming out that Wenger will start the Colombian.
It’s a cup final and we should play our best keeper, but even if you decide to stick with your cup keeper, should you really stick with one who is more than half out the door, has said he wants to leave, and hasn’t played for the past load of weeks because he’s been injured?
Since his own return from injury, Cech has excelled and this should be a no-brainer.
Rob Holding
Because he’s Rob Holding.
Shkodran Mustafi
There is some doubt over whether or not the German will overcome his concussion in time to play against Chelsea. He didn’t train on Friday and will undergo a late test. I have a sneaky feeling he will pass, mostly because of Laurent Koscielny (stupidity) and Gabriel’s (knee) unavailability.
Nacho Monreal
I’ve a feeling Wenger would like to have deployed Nacho further forward in this game but circumstances will force him to play him at the back.
Hector Bellerin
His form against Everton was more like what we expect from Bellerin and he should start again.
Granit Xhaka
Why wouldn’t you?
Aaron Ramsey
Excelling in the new system, if he’s fit, he starts.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Looks to have shaken off his injury and will return to the side if fit enough because the only other option is Kieran Gibbs. Also, better starting him and letting his hamstrings explode when he can be replaced than bringing him on as a sub only to have to sub him off. Plus, he’s a game-changer which Gibbs, well, isn’t.
Alexis Sanchez
Do I really have to give a reason? He trained on Friday, he’s good to go.
Mesut Ozil
Ditto.
Danny Welbeck
Danny will start so that Olivier Giroud can come off the bench to score the winner.
Team in full
