Anything was possible going into today’s game at Middlesbrough. Both sides have had inconsistent runs of form recently, and with Boro’s superb record against Arsenal, a tough game was on the cards for Arsene Wenger’s young men.
French tactician Wenger welcomed back five senior players, two of whom included Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor. The latter scored the only goal during Arsenal’s league encounter with Wigan last week.
Middlesbrough Starting XI
Turnbull
McMahon – Huth – Riggott – Pogatetz (c)
A Johnson – Arca – Digard – Downing
Aliadiere – Tuncay
Arsenal Starting XI
Almunia
Sagna – Djourou – Gallas – Clichy
Denilson – Fabregas (c) – Song – Diaby
Adebayor – van Persie
