The return of Eduardo- straight into the lineup?

A crucial point about Eduardo’s lethal ability with the ball at his feet six yards out from goal is that physical freshness and strength are not as crucially important in such situations as confidence and speed of thought, both of which he’s got aplenty. In that sense, Eduardo would be a brilliant choice as a starter and impact substitute, just getting into those positions that the players who have started the match would not have been able to pick up on.

A final point to make is the importance of squad rotation, and being able to utilise your players’ skills at the right time and for the right purpose. Manchester United may indeed have a strikeforce worth £100 million; however, after a close analysis of Arsenal’s strikers, you will find that they have indeed got similar qualities and firepower in them, and have, amazingly, cost just over a tenth of what Sir Alex Ferguson has spent!

With the qualities of the mentioned players, as well as a fast-improving Nicklas Bendtner and the highly rated Carlos Vela, it promises to be excitement and drama all the way for the Gunners, whoever starts which match.

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