Arsenal (A) Build up

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Not according to Arsenals website

Diaby - Out til Sept
Wilshere - No return date just says short term
Rosicky - Picked up a knock on Saturday and will have a fitness test before Udinese
Nasri - Muscular problem

I didn't think he was.

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@OliverKayTimes
Alex Song charged by FA over Barton stamp. Newcastle and Arsenal charged with "failing to control their players". No action against Barton

Song officially not available for Saturday.

[Craig_H]

They're gonna appeal the Gervinho red card - can that delay the suspension?

[Chazza]

I think it gets heard before Saturday

[Mostar]

They're gonna appeal the Gervinho red card - can that delay the suspension?

http://www.thefa.com/thefa/~/media/Files/PDF/TheFA/Rules_Regs/2011/TheFAHandbook201112.ashx/TheFAHandbook201112.pdf

Check the pages 397 to 405 or more

[Craig_H]

Any chance you could just give me the gist?

[little dave hedgehog]

Any chance you could just give me the gist?

no. **** off and read.

[Craig_H]

I wasnt asking you, i was asking someone who can read.

[little dave hedgehog]

[SB]

I wasnt asking you, i was asking someone who can read.

[Chazza]

Songs got 3 matches and they are appealing the severity of Gervinho's ban not the ban itself so he will be out aswell

Arsène Wenger's midfield crisis deepened after Alex Song was handed a three-match ban for his stamp on Newcastle United's Joey Barton, after a review of the video evidence. The Arsenal manager, who has lost Cesc Fábregas to Barcelona, faces losing Samir Nasri to Manchester City and has Jack Wilshere out with ankle trouble, has appealed against the severity of Gervinho's suspension for his red card at St James' Park. The new signing slapped Barton during the melee that erupted after the Newcastle midfielder accused him of diving to win a penalty.

The Football Association has charged both clubs for failing to control their players following the flashpoint, which carries a £25,000 fine. Newcastle have denied the charge and their case will be heard by an FA disciplinary commission. Arsenal are considering their response. Arsenal do not dispute Gervinho's red card and they have not appealed against it but against the punishment, a three-game ban, which they feel is too severe for what was a petty slap. They will point out that Barton has admitted overreacting. As they are not appealing against the decision, there is little chance of Gervinho being suspended for an extra match for making a frivolous appeal.

Song's stamp was not spotted by the referee Peter Walton and, as such, the path was cleared for the FA to deal with the player retrospectively. Arsenal have accepted the punishment, which begins with Liverpool's visit to the Emirates on Saturday. Song will also miss the Premier League matches at Manchester United and at home to Swansea City.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...ans?CMP=twt_gu

[Liverpel]

http://www.thefa.com/thefa/~/media/F...book201112.pdf

Check the pages 397 to 405 or more

Thanks, that's an interesting read.

[wiw]

A front 6 of

Kuyt - Lucas - Adam - Downing
-------------Suarez
------------Carroll

although probably our strongest attack at the moment, is asking for trouble imo. It's a good time to play them and everything, but they're still Arsenal and they're still at home.

433 is essential imo, but then so is Kuyt in this sort of game, so who do you drop?

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Any chance you could just give me the gist?

Thanks, that's an interesting read.

Cheers

[Chazza]

Gervinho appeal thrown out so his 3 game ban stands