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[Archived] Arsenal in the 5th Round of the Cup *PLEASE DONT ASK FOR STREAMING LINKS!*

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Ianrally

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This will be the first Rovers game of the year I get to see on TV thanks to beIN Sports buying out the Championship rights and still not being on my cable system.

Just had a look at their TV schedule and it shows Palace v Boro live on Saturday.

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greggyk Uefa Europa League

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Arsenal set to rest players.....GET INTO EM!

Football: Arsenal target Blackburn ahead of Bayern


LONDON, Feb 15, 2013 (AFP)


Per Mertesacker insists Arsenal will focus on Blackburn in the FA Cup on Saturday, just 72 hours before German giants Bayern Munich arrive in north London for a last 16 Champions League first leg clash.

Arsene Wenger's side are targeting a first trophy since they won the FA Cup in 2005 and the meeting with second-tier Rovers coincides with an improved run of form that has revived their bid for a top four finish in the Premier League.

But Mertesacker, the Arsenal centre-back, has warned his team-mates they cannot allow their focus to be distracted if they want to progress in the domestic competition.

"We still have an important cup game on Saturday first. We absolutely want to advance in the FA Cup, that is why the preparations for Bayern are not that intense yet," said the Germany international.

"However, beginning on Sunday the preparations for Tuesday's match will be extreme. Bayern are doing superb this year and that is a big challenge for us, but we are looking forward to both legs."

The prospect of facing Bayern means Arsenal boss Wenger is expected to make changes for a cup tie with a Blackburn side who have made great strides since Michael Appleton succeeded Henning Berg as manager.

Jack Wilshere (thigh) and Laurent Koscielny (calf) are struggling for full fitness while Thomas Vermaelen is likely to be on the bench.

"Wilshere is having tests on Thursday and Friday," Wenger said. "He is looking better. He is still a doubt for Saturday. He's got a kick on the thigh.

"Koscielny is a problem," the Frenchman added. "He has a test today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) exactly like Wilshere.

"Vermaelen is looking quite good and is possibly back for Saturday. He should be in the squad."

Midfielder Abou Diaby is available but right back Carl Jenkinson is suspended following his dismissal in last weekend's victory at Sunderland.

And Theo Walcott, the Arsenal and England winger, added it was vital the squad players drafted in to face Blackburn maintained the momentum.

"A lot of players are back from international duty and need a bit of a break," said Walcott. "Some may be rested for the FA Cup game, but that's just as important as we want to go far in that competition."

Meanwhile Appleton is hoping his side can surprise the Gunners.

The last time Rovers visited Arsenal's ground they were beaten 7-1 in the Premier League in February 2012 before being relegated to the Championship at the end of the season.

After investing in players in pre-season, including £8 million striker Jordan Rhodes, Blackburn and Appleton, their third permanent manager of the campaign, are under pressure to make an immediate return to the top flight.

They sit six points off the play-off positions and Appleton is relishing the FA Cup tie as a game with no pressure.

"I think it is certainly a weekend off in terms of the league fixtures," said Appleton. "With the FA Cup game it does give us an opportunity to enjoy the match more than we would in a normal league game.

"In saying that, I don't think you can relax too much going to the Emirates against an Arsenal side.

"Three days after they play us they are going to play in a Champions League tie against a fantastic German side in Bayern Munich, so we know that the task is going to be very difficult.

"But we'll go there, we'll have a go and see if we can make a surprise."

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Stuart World Cup

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Arsenal resting players is bad news for us. Instead of playing a team with one eye on Europe who won't like it 'up 'em' and won't want to get injured, we'll be playing a much more hungry group desperate to be on the plane.

I don't think we'll capitulate but I hope Appleton is sensible and we don't end up with any injuries to add to a (probable) cup exit.

Of course if we are 1-0 up in the first 20 minutes I'll be dreaming of Wembley!

1-1 draw. There I've said it. :D

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RockinRover Premier League

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So now Bentley and Kekik have signed it's an ideal chance to throw them in at the deep end in a match we'll probably lose anyway. I'd play the following:

Kean

Orr, Hanley, Dann, Kekik

Bentley, Lowe, Murphy, Olsson (3)

Rhodes, DJC

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Pitty Premier League

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So now Bentley and Kekik have signed it's an ideal chance to throw them in at the deep end in a match we'll probably lose anyway. I'd play the following:

Kean

Orr, Hanley, Dann, Kekik

Bentley, Lowe, Murphy, Olsson (3)

Rhodes, DJC

Did DJ not play for QPR in cup? sure he scored for them, might be wrong.

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darrenrover World Cup

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Ooh it is becoming exciting. DB would love to show at arse having been discarded by them and not working out at spuds. So much to prove.

According to Radio Lancs Bentley deal was not concluded in time for him to figure tomorrow.

Bit of a disappointment.

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