Couldn't Have Got it More Wrong, CSKA Preview

So we Ended up cruising past Watford 3-0. Not quite as predicted! Adebayor played, and played very well I might add and Walcott made his first start.

So.. In summary.. Apart from getting the nature of the performance, the margin of the win and the personnel involved wrong I did ok. Hmm.. Like Watford match on Saturday, one to forget really!

The highlights were, Cesc's second half display, Adebayor's goal and Walcott's debut (mainly the 2 through balls in the first half for Fabregas and Henry)

Tonight we go to CSKA Moscow, it'll be minus 20 or something crazy and everyone will be wearing gloves. Usually I would condemn it, but in this instance I'll allow it! Although I'm pretty sure big Tone or Ray Parlour wouldn't have worn them.

Adebayor looks to be really playing well after some early criticism and has an infectious attitude and desire which can only be good for the team. He proves a good foil for Henry as he is always in your face.

Having said that I would expect the rested Hleb to start and possibly even Van Persie as CSKA don't pose the aerial threat or play as direct as Watford.

I think we will play 4-4-2 instead of 4-5-1 although if Van Persie plays then he can always drop and play on the right or left with Rosicky or Hleb slotting in alongside Fabregas and Gilberto. I hope this is the case as Rosicky will flourish in this formation and I think it's the best chance we have of a victory.

Hoyte will continue to play right back and Gallas on the left and apart from that we have our best XI to choose from. Maybe we might even see a surprise start for Clichy?

A win would pretty much see us through to the next round. A draw would be satisfactory.