Arsenal prepare for Chelsea ‘loss’ with Koscielny risk

Published Saturday, September 29, 2012

By Staff

Thomas Vermaelen is fit for Saturday's visit of Chelsea in the Premier League after missing the draw at Manchester City with a virus Which might put Laurent Koscielny on the bench again, despite scoring in his last game and putting on a great performance.

Per Mertesacker is also on top form.

Arsene Wenger, meanwhile, is ready and prepared foe Chelsea’s loss of John Terry.

He said he always hoped to play and beat the Blues when they are at their strongest and not missing any players.

Arsenal’s back four choice is going to be key to the outcome of the game.

However, in a bit of a dig at Wenger’s player police once again, Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov has warned that the club's trophy drought will continue if they keep selling their star players.

“Nobody can convince fans that the club is doing fine if for the past three or four years the club has been selling its best players,” Uzbek-born Usmanov said.

“It doesn't matter who our extremely talented coach, Arsene Wenger, buys to plug these holes if we want to win trophies.”

“I'm an absolute fan of Arsene Wenger,' Usmanov did add, “I support him and I'm confident in him. We think he's a hero.”

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