Ok peeps, no time for a full preview article from me but here's a few pointers as to what's gonna be one hell of a ride.
1. Vieira and Gilberto.
Forget about Titi coming back, the real battle's to be won by these two. We lost against Inter in the first game because they both played like idiots for 90 minutes. The same scoreline could happen again if they do tonight.
But i doubt it. Gilberto's had an odd two weeks, even by his own variable standards. Rubbish against Fulham, rubbish first half against Leicester - then absolutely amazing in the second half,when he should have had a dazzling hat-trick and scored a brilliant goal.
He or Vieira needs to break into the box tonight on crosses, then we have a real chance of an aerial goal. I'm sure Wenger's told them that - and that the other man needs to be lurking back covering the defence whenever that's happening.
2. Bobby and Freddie.
I'm most hopeful about tonight because these guys are in form - Bobby's back to his creative best, and Freddie's scoring goals, which is, basically, what they're both good at. Expect runs into the box from both of them.
3. Titi.
Tonight he's gotta draw fire away from Bergkamp so that the Dutch master can set up one of the above four to score. Expect two men on him at all times, and quick balls back to Bergy to make that numerical advantage count our way.
A big tactical night for him rather than anything else.
4. The defence.
Whether Keown or Cygan starts i'm not sure - it depends how match-fit Wenger thinks Keown is. I don't expect them to be too pressured tonight - Loko are coming for a 0-0 pure and simple.
But it's another test of concentration - hopefully it's the model of Milan rather than Leicester we'll see. No matter what, as always expect one lapse of concentration - just hope it doens't kill us.
5. Bergkamp.
This is his biggest night. He's bang in form, and playing what could be his last CL match if we fail. If a winning goal comes i expect it to be setup by Bergy - forget Titi for World Player of the Year, it's time for the master to leave another relic of his greatness in the Marble Halls.
Damn i'm nervous.
C'mon Boys!
1. Vieira and Gilberto.
Forget about Titi coming back, the real battle's to be won by these two. We lost against Inter in the first game because they both played like idiots for 90 minutes. The same scoreline could happen again if they do tonight.
But i doubt it. Gilberto's had an odd two weeks, even by his own variable standards. Rubbish against Fulham, rubbish first half against Leicester - then absolutely amazing in the second half,when he should have had a dazzling hat-trick and scored a brilliant goal.
He or Vieira needs to break into the box tonight on crosses, then we have a real chance of an aerial goal. I'm sure Wenger's told them that - and that the other man needs to be lurking back covering the defence whenever that's happening.
2. Bobby and Freddie.
I'm most hopeful about tonight because these guys are in form - Bobby's back to his creative best, and Freddie's scoring goals, which is, basically, what they're both good at. Expect runs into the box from both of them.
3. Titi.
Tonight he's gotta draw fire away from Bergkamp so that the Dutch master can set up one of the above four to score. Expect two men on him at all times, and quick balls back to Bergy to make that numerical advantage count our way.
A big tactical night for him rather than anything else.
4. The defence.
Whether Keown or Cygan starts i'm not sure - it depends how match-fit Wenger thinks Keown is. I don't expect them to be too pressured tonight - Loko are coming for a 0-0 pure and simple.
But it's another test of concentration - hopefully it's the model of Milan rather than Leicester we'll see. No matter what, as always expect one lapse of concentration - just hope it doens't kill us.
5. Bergkamp.
This is his biggest night. He's bang in form, and playing what could be his last CL match if we fail. If a winning goal comes i expect it to be setup by Bergy - forget Titi for World Player of the Year, it's time for the master to leave another relic of his greatness in the Marble Halls.
Damn i'm nervous.
C'mon Boys!
