Walcott sprained his leg quite badly when Whitehead fouled him and then proceeded to squash it. He's out of contention for the Carling Cup final but I hope he'll be back in time for Sunderland at home next Saturday. Every time Arshavin, Wilshere or Chamakh got the ball, the Stoke defenders rammed into them a few seconds after they passed it on. I also have a feeling that the loud boos were messing with Ryan Shawcross' head. Late on in the game, as Sagna and Shawcross were looking to control an airborne ball, Shawcross grabbed Sagna tightly around his midriff, pushed him to the ground and literally sat on him and appealed for a penalty. It's just a pathetic way to play.
On the other hand, we started our run of five games in two weeks with a win, and this put us a point behind United. They have a game in hand, but that's against an improving Chelsea side. I didn't watch the Copenhagen match, but apparently, Torres had his first good performance. I hope that United lose, quite obviously. Arsenal need to keep winning games, as being the only team in all four competitions gives an immense confidence boost, as one would think.
But first things first: Wembley, Sunday night.
Winning the first trophy in five years and bringing the first trophy to the Emirates will do wonders for the squad. Wenger knows that and he's going to go with a strong squad and use the final as a boost for other competitions as well. Cesc has a chance to return after last night's injury he's a necessity as he provides the balls for Nasri's inside out runs that increase his efficiency. Koscielny and van Persie were out against Stoke and let's hope they're fit to destroy Birmingham at the Wembley.
Which has a terrible pitch. Just saying.
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