So we go into a game tonight where we already have a comfortable lead after our fantastic 3-0 win in Turkey last week. That said we can't relax, all it takes is a couple of first half goals from Fener and the nerves will start all over again. Or we can go out and get an early goal and that would probably put the game to bed. It's a game that we can make as easy or as hard as we want for ourselves.
There is an interesting piece on Arsenal.com today from Wenger about the use of Wilshere and how he is being cautious because he doesn't want a repeat of previous incidents. That might suggest that Wenger is planning to play a similar team to that he fielded on Saturday. The only difference could be Koscielny slotting back into centre-back if his cut has healed up sufficiently.
The manager may have half an eye on the North London derby this Sunday and if all goes well early on he may ring the changes if he feels comfortable. We may see the likes of Cazorla make way. I expect Podolski to keep his place after his double against Fulham and to also possibly make way later on.
As I posted earlier: tonight can be as easy or as difficult as we want to make it. If we go out and look dangerous early we could have the game well and truly killed off within the first half. It all depends on how fired up the players get.
Personally I don't think that much of Fenerbahce and I can see us finishing this tie off early on but it wouldn't be at all surprising if we conceded early and the wobbles started. COYG
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Fenerbahce
