Hello and how are you? Tuesday the 3rd of February sees the Mighty Cannon host the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against our neighbours Chelsea FC. KO at the Emirates is at 8.00pm local time. Expected weather is cloudy and rainy ( 27-62% chance of a downpour) and temps are at °5 ( feels like °-4 ).
So, the Gunners go into this game with a 3-2 lead from the first leg and a nice victory against Leeds Utd under our belts. Great to see Jésus and The Vik on the scoreline, and the Zube making up for the mistake against United.
Young Max, Messrs. Merino and Saka are all missing from action for us, and Chelsea have Reece James, Marc Cucurella, Joao Pedro and Wesley Fofana returning after the rotations versus West Ham, awol with the Blues are Adarabioyo , Colwill, Lavia, Essugo, Gittens and Muydrk who is still suspended.
I snuck into Statto HQ and they calculated on the Super Computer that the Arsenal have a 56.5% chance of winning, and Chelsea 19.8%. Next up, a clash with the Mackems, like. So COYG!
Mills
The mood among fans seems to be up and down like a fiddlers elbow, Up, I like up, and it’s up up and away following the weekend results. Saka’s average form and there now being a credible stand in, lessens the loss of him and the absence of Merino gives Christian Nørgaard , who I rate and think has been good in his limited opportunities, a fighting chance.
One goal and home advantage should be more than enough, but you never know and there’s many a slip tween Carabao Cup and mouth.
Enjoy the game people.
Pedantic George.