Who Should Start for Arsenal Against AZ Alkmaar?

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Arsenal will look to continue their strong form when they face Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the Champions League Group Stage. These two last met a few weeks ago and Arsenal looked to have won the game but with barely a minute remaining the Dutch Side managed to snare a last gasp equalizer and secure a point.

Arsenal are now at home and will look to capitalize their lead in Group H and secure a spot in the final 16.

Who should start?

Goalkeeper

Undoubtedly the hardest selection for Wenger. Who does the Frenchmen put in between the sticks. Does he go with the experienced but mistake prone Manuel Almunia, or the young and occasionally brilliant Vito Mannone. 

Defenders

After a strong showing against rivals Tottenham on the weekend, expect to see the routine back four of Bacary Sagna at right back. The ever improving and dominant pairing of William Gallas and Thomas Vermaelen in the middle, and another Frenchmen, Gael Clichy, at left back.

Midfielders

The middle men proved to be to strong and skillful for the Tottenham midfielders and Wenger may opt to stick with his usual three of captain Cesc Fabregas in the attacking role. Alexandre Song in the defensive role and Abou Diaby providing height and power.

However, Samir Nasri is looking fit and could make a surprise start in the middle. Aaron Ramsey is also improving with every game and Wenger could start with the Welshmen due to his good form. If not he will most likely feature off the bench.

Forwards

Robin van Persie is leading the Arsenal forward pack from the front and will look to increase his impressive scoring rate. The Dutch international should start in the middle with most likely Andrei Arshavin on his left and either Emmanuel Eboue or Eduardo Da Silva on his right.

Substitutes

With a total of seven places up for grabs, who ever isn't picked from Manuel Almunia or Vito Mannone will receive the back up keeper role. Philippe Senderos and Kieran Gibbs should have the deputy defender roles and the out of Aaron Ramsey, Samir Nasri, Jack Wilshere, Tomas Rosicky, Carlos Vela and Eboue or Eduardo could feature.

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