Stoke (A)

Well once again I was totally wrong with my prediction and we played a blinder to get a result that would have been massive had we capitalised on the opportunites we had to gain more points. The performance was great from nearly everyone, Clichy had is moments namely the penalty that wasn't given. Song shut out the United strike force that was only part of a lackluster performance from a team top of the table. A well finished goal from Ramsey being the difference between the 2 teams.

Stoke hasn't been a pleasant place for us in previous seasons. They're rough and ready style has always seemed to put us off as we lack strength. It will be a tough match tomorrow and we are without 2 key players in Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas who aren't fit to play, Djourou is also a doubt but Vermaelen should be available to stand in should he be needed. Wilshere and Ramsey will start alongside Song.

Stoke look set to play with Jones and Walters upfront with Pennant and Delap on the wings. We all know Delap can be devastating with his throws and with Jones providing height upfront our defence will be tested against the dreaded set pieces where we always seem to concede silly goals. Begovic in goal for them isn't a prolific keeper so if we get the chances, we need to take them.

So it will be a tough day for us and if we get a win then it will be a good result. But as we know they will play hard and our team need to be prepared to take the hard hits. The crowd will also be intimidating and loud as they famously are. The game could easily swing either way.

Prediction: Stoke City 1-1 Arsenal