This is the way I see it. The match against Southampton will most likely result in a thrashing for The Saints due to an Arsenal backlash after having their run ended. Southampton are in poor form and are not a team I can see getting the better of Arsenal anymore, like they could a few seasons ago.
However:
Crystal Palace (a) - Palace are steadily improving and could be hard to play away from home, especially as Arsenal will have had a midweek clash with Panathiniakos.
Tottenham (a) - Spurs are an improved team this season, despite what their last two results suggest. They do seem to lack an inibility to score many goals, but are solid at the back. I wouldn't be surprised at a draw.
West Brom (h) - West Brom will probably get beaten, but I believe they are capable of getting a draw with the right tactics.
Liverpool (a) - If Liverpool play to the best standards they have been showing this season, they could beat Arsenal with great attacking football.
Birmingham (h) - Arsenal again should win, but I believe Birmingham are another team capable of fustrating them.
Chelsea (h) - Could go either way. The timing of the match is massive as it comes after the last CL group matches, which could be good or bad for Arsenal. |