Arsenal welcome Portsmouth to the Emirates on Saturday afternoon for their second game of the season.
The Gunners seem to be well-organized so far, defeating Everton 6-1 last Saturday, and Celtic 2-0 on Tuesday. The impact of new signing Vermaelen was positively felt during both games; the defender provided strength at the back, and proved quite good in going forward. Alex Song and William Gallas were equally satisfactory, leaving goalie Almunia with no extra work to take care of.
The presence of Andrei Arshavin seems to be enough consolation for the loss of Emmanuel Adebayor. Arshavin is firstly a midfielder, but his dead-on shots and immense skill qualify him as a good enough striker as well. With Cesc Fabregas holding things up in midfield, the Gunners look covered in there.
Attack-wise, Robin van Persie and Bendtner have not been very impressive so far, but they've managed to get the job done. Wenger has also got Eduardo available to keep the goals coming in.
With players like Walcott, Nasri and Wilshere available (why is Arsene hiding Wilshere anyway?), the Gunners are set for their starting line-up, as well as bench options. All this ammo and positivity should be sufficient to give Portsmouth a very difficult time indeed.

Portsmouth has got a threadbare squad at the moment. Evidence- the team lost both games played so far. Perhaps it's the current takeover drama going on at Fratton Park that's affecting the team's productivity on the pitch, who knows? But, whatever it is, it's killing Portsmouth fast. The loss of Peter Crouch to Tottenham Hotspur isn't helping matters either, as well as the ongoing bid for team captain Distin, who is eager to exit the club.
Nwankwo Kanu might be able to provide some flavor in attack though.
David James will certainly not be in an enviable position come Saturday afternoon.

another sure win

all right then,lets go there!!!

This should a walkover. pssf.

Cristalz:

Arsenal welcome Portsmouth to the Emirates on Saturday afternoon for their second game of the season.
The Gunners seem to be well-organized so far, defeating Everton 6-1 last Saturday, and Celtic 2-0 on Tuesday. The impact of new signing Vermaelen was positively felt during both games; the defender provided strength at the back, and proved quite good in going forward. Alex Song and William Gallas were equally satisfactory, leaving goalie Almunia with no extra work to take care of.
The presence of Andrei Arshavin seems to be enough consolation for the loss of Emmanuel Adebayor. Arshavin is firstly a midfielder, but his dead-on shots and immense skill qualify him as a good enough striker as well. With Cesc Fabregas holding things up in midfield, the Gunners look covered in there.
Attack-wise, Robin van Persie and Bendtner have not been very impressive so far, but they've managed to get the job done. Wenger has also got Eduardo available to keep the goals coming in.
With players like Walcott, Nasri and Wilshere available (why is Arsene hiding Wilshere anyway?), the Gunners are set for their starting line-up, as well as bench options. All this ammo and positivity should be sufficient to give Portsmouth a very difficult time indeed.

Portsmouth has got a threadbare squad at the moment. Evidence- the team lost both games played so far. Perhaps it's the current takeover drama going on at Fratton Park that's affecting the team's productivity on the pitch, who knows? But, whatever it is, it's killing Portsmouth fast. The loss of Peter Crouch to Tottenham Hotspur isn't helping matters either, as well as the ongoing bid for team captain Distin, who is eager to exit the club.
Nwankwo Kanu might be able to provide some flavor in attack though.
David James will certainly not be in an enviable position come Saturday afternoon.

DSTV or HITV?
I am still waiting for the PM

Arsenal 3 Portsmouth 0

The astonishing begining of the season continues at the Grove. Maximum shishi. Victory is certain

i don't care about the score line, i just want the 3 points.

tayoccu:

i don't care about the score line, i just want the 3 points.

I care oh, put the fear of God into MAN and devil!!

3-0 for arsenal and no futher injuries.

As a bona-fide Arsenal supporter,i do know the team has a reasonable amount of quality. But 1 thing am not still so sure of very early in d season is if d team led by young Cesc Fabregas can have d required stamina and carry burden placed upon them by millions of Arsenal faithfuls especially d 1's in 9JA

They have the Stamina, It's the depth of the Stamina i'm worried. Ok, we go through until January and Song leaves for ACN and Gallas gets groin injury, what then ? Do we start to lose points like It's out of fashion ?
I say yes we can but the WE CAN comes with a caution to Wenger: defence needs depth uncle.

With Celtic in midweek and Man U next weekend i expect a cautious selection and approach. 2-1 looks good to me.

edoyad:

They have the Stamina, It's the depth of the Stamina i'm worried. Ok, we go through until January and Song leaves for ACN and Gallas gets groin injury, what then ? Do we start to lose points like It's out of fashion ?
I say yes we can but the WE CAN comes with a caution to Wenger: defence needs depth uncle.

With Celtic in midweek and Man U next weekend i expect a cautious selection and approach. 2-1 looks good to me.

I couldn't agree more

@hollandis
Sorry for the delay, dearie.  .  .sent you the PM.

Just checked now. . .DStv is showing Wigan-United tomorrow, so that means HItv will show the rest.

Arsenal kids (Team B / C ) should be able to nick this in. . . . we are playing Celtic and UTD next week too but nuffin do us sha. . .

4 - 1 in favor of the L'arse

bullets all the way, thank God they bear ports mouth as a club name.
we'll be launchin and netting d goals in dia mouth (goal-post)

Its another sure 3points for the Gunners.

But we all know Arsenal to be good starters but will end the season woefully.

Cristalz:

@hollandis
Sorry for the delay, dearie.  .  .sent you the PM.

Just checked now.  .  .DStv is showing Wigan-United tomorrow, so that means HItv will show the rest.

Thanks it was insightful .These DSTV guys are core man u supporters

Van Persie, Denilson or Cesc for the goals and MOTM tomorrow.

no way

Arshavin to score double hat trick

A 7 - 1 or 7 - 2 score should do nicely

I fear for Portsmouth. They might be relegated next.

Worry not follypimpi. We will still win. Tight schedule ahead, expect some changes and tired legs. Go GUNNERS. PS. Dike dike's team are being spanking by lowly Mainz

Poor defending, Crazy/Great play by Eduardo to setup Diaby, This will be a walkover for us

2 - 0!!!!!!!!!!!!

Told u follypimpi. Diaby brace

goooooaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll !!!!!!!

Diaby and Fabregas seem to be in mood.