Quick Sevilla preview 19 September, 2007

Tonight is one of the biggest games of the season so far. We can afford to lose, but it would put us bottom of the group and place pressure on us for our next group games. A win tonight would be fantastic but I think we would settle for a draw. We’re on form at the moment though and I’m sure the side from Spain are well aware of this.

There’s lots of quotes coming out of the Sevilla camp this week. Renato is aware of our tendency to try and dribble the ball into the net and the difficulty we sometimes have to score. I said before that Luis Fabiano, Seville’s 2nd top scorer last season, has been included in the squad. Tottenham old boy, Kanote is bound to get his fair share of abuse tonight but he’s not worried about that, it’s our midfield maestro Cesc Fabregas he’s worried about. He says if they can stop Cesc and get off to a quick start then this game can be won.

This week Jens Lehmann publicly declared himself fit but according to Arsene he’s still out with an elbow injury. So, it’s Gallas, Eboue and Lehmann who will miss this one as we now have Senderos back from suspension. Arsene will field his strongest possible team tonight; he has a dilemma whether to player Gilberto in defence or bring in Senderos. I think Phil should come in and the Brazilian be push up to partner Fabregas in the middle.

Tonight should be a good game, both sides will be pushing for the win. Here’s hoping the side that does it is The Arsenal. Right I have to get to work now. Match Report tomorrow, until then.