Villa Preview, News on Illiasu, Gallas

Arsenal play Villa today in the first competitive game at our magnificent new stadium. Aston Villa are the lucky team to be taking part in this historic day.

However I can't think they have the bottle to spoil the party. O'Neill is a good manager but will probably need some signings before the transfer window and a bit of time to make progress.

Not too sure as to the line up, left midfield is where the doubt lies.. It will either be Ljungberg or Van Persie (depending on how fit Ljungberg actually is) anyway, it should look something like this;

Lehmann, Eboue, Toure, Djourou, Flamini, Hleb, Fabregas, Gilberto, Van Persie / Ljungberg, Adebayor, Henry.

Prediction 3-1 Arsenal FGS: Henry 9/2

In other news, the 'Siberian Shysters' have signed £10m + 'Squad' man Khalid Boulahrouz. Another good sensible bit of business there then. The interesting ths is that this guy can play right back and centre back, a versatile defender, very much like a certain William Gallas who has stated his desire to leave again this week.

Could Gallas be on the way out? Know any potential buyers?!

interestinglyy though AW is still running the rule over Illiasu the Ghanain centre back and left sided defender and ha s apparently offered terms. Nothing is official yet though. Some bolstering of the defence would be welcome though.

hen I think we will be in good shape providing we sell Cole and Reyes sorts himself out and wants to play for us. That's not too much to ask for is it??!!!