da apostebet： Arsenal picked up another three points in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, however, they only did so by the skin of their teeth.
da prosport bet： Gunners fans faced a nail-biting finish to the game with the Gunners, at times, looking like they would be dropping more points in the Premier League.
It took a penalty deep, deep into stoppage time at the end of the game to bail them out and it was that man Alexis Sanchez who took responsibility for converting it to score his 17th goal of the season in Arsenal colours.
A good result then, but a far from convincing performance and some changes could do with being made ahead of an important FA Cup clash with Southampton this weekend.
Here are THREE changes we think Wenger should make ahead of that one…
Giroud out, Sanchez up top
Make no mistake, Olivier Giroud is a fantastic talent and his goals have, at times, kept Arsenal going over the last four or five weeks. For us, though, there’s no substitute for playing Alexis Sanchez through the middle, his best position and one he can influence the game from most.
Giroud looked listless on Sunday and couldn’t really get himself into the game at all.
Sanchez has 14 goals through the middle this season and although he’s contributed three from six on the left flank, Arsenal have other creative options there.
Wenger needs Sanchez in and around the box, waiting to pounce on opportunities.
Play Iwobi in a different position
Alex Iwobi has been getting most of his game time in an Arsenal shirt on the right or left wing but his most impressive performance by far this season came when he was played through the middle in attacking midfield.
That was against Crystal Palace on New Year’s Day and after a frustrating outing on Sunday, he should get a chance to take his place behind the striker again and effect the game from a central position.
If that can be accommodated with a rejig of the Arsenal front four then Wenger should try it. Even putting Iwobi back on the left-hand side would be more welcome than having him on the right again.
The young Nigerian has three assists and a goal from that flank.
He has undoubted talent but to unlock his potential Wenger must play him in his best position.
Bring back Bellerin
Hector Bellerin did not start on Sunday after struggling with fitness but did appear late on from the bench. Bellerin is an important figure on the right-hand side for the Gunners and his struggles with injuries this season have undoubtedly impacted on the team’s general performance.
If he’s fit enough for the bench, he’s likely fit enough to play from the start, so Wenger should show no hesitance in sticking him in the XI against Southampton.
The Saints are likely to provide a tougher test than Burnley and Wenger will need his absolute strongest XI to take the field. Don’t forget, Southampton have already dumped the Gunners out of the EFL Cup this season.