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| Rosicky scored a goal in last match vs QPR in December |
There is midweek matchday at premier league. Arsenal visit Loftus Road to face relegation battler QPR and will look to continue to strengthen their position in the table.
North-Londoners have been in fine form lately winning 5 of their last 6 top-flight matches whereas the West-Londoners are having a tough run with just 1 win in their last 6. Moreover Gunners are also boasted with return of their last campaign's player of the Season Aaron Ramsey. The Welshman is likely to feature in the derby which maybe from the bench or from kick-off.
Rambo's return has come at a very important time with season heading towards final sprint. The crucial midfield balance which was found wanting in his absence is all set to be back when he steps on the pitch again.
Wenger is likely to bench star performer Alexis, Santi, Koscielny and maybe Giroud tonight. The Chilean has made 37 appearances this season and at the moment is not looking his usual effervescent self. He certainly needs some rest to recharge his Duracell batteries for the period ahead. Regarding Santi, he has played the most minutes this season along with Sanchez and Mertesacker. And Koscielny need to rest his troublesome Achilles tendons to last season's finale.
So it is likely that Chamberlain, Walcott or Welbeck will start on Wing for this match. All three may feature if Arsene decides to rest HFB as well. Rosicky may also start in place of Cazorla. Superhero Coquelin is fit to play despite of his nose injury. There is a good amount of uncertainty over what our defence may look like. In my opinion, Gabriel did enough to retain his place and should start alongside BFG.
Starting XI would look something like this
Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Gibbs, Coquelin/Ramsey, Rosicky, Özil, Chamberlain, Walcott, Welbeck
Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Gibbs, Coquelin/Ramsey, Rosicky, Özil, Chamberlain, Walcott, Welbeck
A 2-0 win is what I foresee.

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