Manchester United (H)

What a complete disaster last week was. We go a goal down, Nasri misses a sitter to give us the lead, Fabregas looked like he was fed up. Not a lot more could have gone wrong last week. I would like to say I did feel for the 5000 Arsenal supporters who travelled to Bolton and did well to get behind us. Once again the fault of their 2 goals lie with our shit defending. Song and Djourou were lost with ease and again from set pieces and until we learn how to defend set pieces we aren't gonna win a thing.

So Man U, the old rivalry. When I think back to this tie only 6 or 7 years ago it was a close one to call but in recent years we've fallen behind them and always seem to go into the game as underdogs. Its no different tomorrow. We need to re-think how we defend otherwise Hernandez will be through on goal more times than he was mid-week. The worrying thing is that when I look at the squad United are putting out I can't see anywhere on the pitch where we can get through. Maybe Fabio on the left but I think the best chance we have is to hit them when they're out of position which will be a difficult task.

I don't think there will be any changes to the team that started against Bolton but hopefully there will be a change in mentality. Finishing second will now be our top priority and with Chelsea now sitting above us 3 points here wouldnt go adrift, as they have difficult fixtures against Spurs and then United this weekend and next. But going back to the squad, Nasri and Fabregas have seemed well off form recently which doesn't help. For the first time looking at Fabregas last week I thought he will be on his way after this season, which hasn't been helped by a troubled week for him pesonally.

This is the last big game we have this season and a win would be lovely. Sending 60,000 Arsenal fans home happy would be a good thing after a dismal run in recent weeks but I can't see it happening by quite a long way I'm afraid.

Prediction: Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United

Bolton Wanderers (A)

So we didn't even save face n the derby in fact we pretty much threw that away as well. Not only that we've also slipped to third which would be a disaster of a finish considering we have been in the top two nearly all season. But that draw did neither team good with Man City still powering on tottenham need too put the pressure on them. Now we need to aim for second, I think, seeing as we're not in the running for anything anymore.

Bolton are a team we often struggle against and although results seem to have improved in recent years they are still seen as a trouble team by many fans, me included. The only new injury is to Abou Diaby who did his calf again in the derby on Wednesday and will not be fit for tomorrows game and is a big doubt for the game against United next week. So with that in mind expect Wilshere to start ahead of him but the rest of the team should be the same as that on Wednesday.

So Boltons dangerous players will incude Kevin Davies and Sturridge who is currently on blistering form in the league. He can cause problems at the back if we do our usual bombing forward leaving the back four exposed. I can see Bolton getting in hard and fast and trying to stop us settling into our game. Hopefully though our away form can continue.

Bolton is a difficult fixture and a result away hopefully will give the team the boost they need to finish 2nd as Chelsea have now hopped above us and with a better goal difference a solid win would be good.

Prediction: Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur (A)

So there goes the title. Have to be honest I'm not surprised, although I am annoyed with the manner that it happened. I have to agree with Wenger in one sense, how 8 minutes became 11 is beyond me. I understand that there would be time added on for the penalty and the celebration but be serious thats about 30 seconds each. So that takes it to 99 minutes. So why didn't he blow the whistle after their free kick struck the wall, that was the chance they blew it. However I disagree when Wenger says that it wasn't a penalty, it clearly was. Yes Lucas stopped but Eboue practically dived on his back. There was no need to do it.

Anyway now that my rant about the weekend is over we have a chance to save some face by beating a strong Spurs side at the lane. It won't be easy as they need the points to get back into the Champions League (we're all hoping they wont) now although the title is technically still winable according to Arsene, its gone. As hard as he tries to convey the fact its still open, there is no doubt that the players will feel its gone. Now the Lane is a difficult place to go and get a result, the atmosphere is hostile and intimidating and Tottenham have had a decent season. Altough we don't let them forget we won the title there in 2004.

So what sort of team we will put out. Well amazingly according to our site we only have 2 players officially injured (I know, amazing): Vermaelen and Fabianski. Although Thomas is making progress Arsene has confirmed that he won't be available tomorrow. But Sagna returns so I would assume it will be a standard back four, then a 3 or 5 man midfield however you look at it with Wilshere, Fabregas and Song holding back and with Nasri and Walcott or Arshavin probably Theo.

I'm not particularly up to date with Tottenham injuries but we all know the players to watch out for now. Bale, Van Der Vaart, Lennon etc. Now their infamous keeper Gomes on the other hand is certainly a player of two halves. Sometimes he looks like a top class goalie then other he looks like a tit in a trance (Real Madrid). We can only hope he has a mare an we take the chances we get. I must admit I'm not confident of a win here it will be challenges especially being a midweek clash.

Time to save some face here lads. A win certainly would give the fans a much needed moral boost by giving us some bragging rights. Along with the fact that dropped points for them may lead them into the Europa League next season. But have we got what it takes?

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Arsenal

Liverpool (H)

This is one of the 3 'big' games we have left. Although every game that we now have is a big game. Liverpool are a team of ups and downs this season. Unfortunately they are currently on an up, they are fresh off beating Manchester City 3-0 on Monday night. We played them on the first game of the season and luckily grabbed a draw after a rare cock up from Reina. I'm gonna stop saying this after this post but this is a must win as is every game now.

We have mixed fortunes against Liverpool but in recent years draws seem to be the way the game pans out. The memorable 4-4 at Anfield with Arshavin scoring 4 sticking in the memory, however we did win 2-1 last season again with Arshavin scoring a beautiful strike. So who is likely to be in the squad on Sunday, well it appears that Szczesny may return, much to the relief of many fans (me included). Sagna is a major doubt for the game however good news as Djourou and Song return to the squad. The midfield appears to be shaping up as Song, Wilshere, Nasri, Fabregas and Arshavin, with Van Persie playing the long striker as always.

As for Liverpool, they seem set to start the same line up that turned over Man city on Monday. With Carroll and Suarez upfront. Both are dangerous players, Carroll being the sort of player that can cause havoc to our defence. On the right Kuyt should never be under-estimated as a threat and he will work Clichy down the wing. At the back Skrtel is a classic hard-as-nails defender who will make it hard for our players to get through. His partner Carragher will also cause problems, now those of you who know me will undertsand my view on Carragher, being he's a dirty cheating prick. Controversial yes but thats what I think, that being said, age is catching up with him and his pace leaves a lot to be desired.

Closing the gap this weekend would give the team the much needed boost they need and along with that will set up the game against United in a few weeks nicely. Bearing in mind we also have Tottenham away on Wednesday the boost would definitely be helpful. On another note its nice to hear that Vermaelen has a good chance of making an appearance before te seasons close. So fingers crossed. Check back Tuesday for my pre-match report on the yids away.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool

Blackpool (A)

After an awful performance against Blackburn last week, there is no way about it, if we are to stand any chance of winning the league we must beat Blackpool this weekend. After United's (lucky) comeback against West Ham and again us dropping points the league seems to get more distant every week. We now must beat United at home come May and hope that other teams can get some points from them.

So the team travelling to Blackpool looks to be without Walcott who appears to have aggravated his ankle in the match on Saturday, he will however face a late fitness test. Song is definitely out of the match with a knee problem and Sagna also looks doubtful as he is also out with a knee problem. Denilson is most definitely out (thank god) as are the other long termers. Good news where Frimpong is concerned though after he played in a reserve match midweek.

So threats from Blackpool come from Adam of course along with Campbell. Taylor-Fletcher is also on good form and could sneak a goal. I also think that Beattie could pose a threat to our defence which looks as weak as ever with Sagna out. But we've been used to seeing key defenders out so nothing new there.

I do think that anything other than a win on Sunday will put us out of the title race for yet another year. We re odds on to win this and comfortably with a 1-3 win being the shortest odds but then and again we were also favourites to win on Saturday look what happened there. But I do think we'll snacth it. Just.

Prediction: Blackpool 0-1 Arsenal