Hello and how are you? Sunday the 15th of February sees the Mighty Cannon host Wigan Athletic in the next round of the FA Cup. KO at the Emirates is at 4.30pm, local time. Expected weather is cloudy with temps at 7° ( feels like 4°) and 79% of rain in the first half and 16% in the second.
So, a chance for a few changes and some musical chairs for the squad, what with the next round of the FAC, and its magic (which is code that everyone outside of planet Arsenal will be hoping we lose)and hopefully a victory that we could all do with. The last thing we need is to go to penalties! But I’m sure 22nd place League One Wigan will be aiming for that?
Missing for the Gunners are: Merino, Dowman ( good to see him back in training) and Mr. Havertz. Undoubtedly doubtful are; Saliba! and Odegaard.
Missing for Wigan are: Adeeko, Robinson, McHugh, and doubtful is James Carragher.
I checked in with the heads at statto HQ and they calculated this Arsenal have an 89.4% chance of winning and Wigan a mere 2.9%. Next up a clash with struggling Wolves at theirs and then it’s Them at the Shack. SO COYG!
Mills
This game should be about as easy as it gets. Wigan are not very good, we are at home and everyone that starts will be a good player desperate to impress. There really isn’t much more to say on the subject, should be fun.
Pedantic George.