The Gunners are happily gunning away in their comfortable 4th place on the table. It's obvious to all that they are not winning the trophy this season, so all they are in contention for now is a spot in the UCL next season, and that seems in place.
Getting 3 points won't hurt though when they receive Middlesbrough at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon.
  After a stunning performance in their last game against Liverpool, it would have been safe to say Boro should be scared if the Gunners weren't so erratic.
No guarantee that they will play as well on Sunday. Arshavin the assassin should start though, so the goals are expected to fly in. 2nd goalie Fabianski has also improved a lot. He was lovely in the Liverpool game, just that he had a terrible defense. Arsene needs to fix that backline problem before Sunday, else Aliadiere will put 2 in.
  Wenger also needs to choose his selections wisely if he desires 3 points. Injury list is depressing for them however - Van Persie, Adebayor, Djourou, Clichy, Almunia, and William Gallas are on the injured list.
Adebayor and Clichy are expected to feature in this game. Latest news now is Van Persie will miss the UCL 1st leg clash against United due to his groin problem, so it's safe to say he won't be playing in this game against Boro.

  Middlesbrough are in relegation zone. There will definitely be desperation on Sunday in a bid to get some crucial points that will ensure they come back next season. At this late stage, that's a serious battle, so expect a good fight from these guys.
  Injured players are Pogatetz and Riggott. Gareth Southgate has one more shot to save his club, or say goodbye to the EPL for next season.

Please is Ali-are-you-there, playing?

ARSENAL ALL THE WAY- To overtaking chelsea in the next three games!! Arsnal will Win this one!!

I concur

Arsenal to win this but Ali to cause some scare

This should be another walk over, but i would rather have Prof rest Ade for our match against those red monkeys next week, we can't afford for him at this crucial stage to have any injuries especially in a win that won't amount to much.

tkb417:

Arsenal to win this but Ali to cause some scare

i fear Ali-a-derre oooh
Check this out, he always scores 2 in a season
all against Arsenal
at the emirates and at the riverside. . . . . . .
But we are in deadly form
even if he scores, we should score 4
Arshavin!!!
Where are your boots at?

In Addition Wenger expects Djohrou and Almunia to Join Adeyabor form the Injury list.

In Addition Wenger expects Djohrou and Almunia to Join Adeyabor form the Injury list.

thank GOD so that ex manc scummie(sly)'ll be left on the bench.

i would say it i s going to be easy, historically middlesbrough always beat or draws with arsenal

Game over
Arsenal 2 Boro 0

A decent performance from the GUNNERS,two good runs and strikes from Fab4

2 goals from my Captain sent the Boro Boyz to a deep zone in the relegation arena