FAIR TO MIDDLING

 

It's all go in mid table! Big week this. First we take on a  team that many so called experts are billing as a cross between The Harlem Globetrotters and Brazil '71. Now don't get me wrong, Manchester City are currently an excellent team on a roll, but if the 20/21 season has taught us anything, it's that nothing is a certainty. A positive result would do wonders as would a positive performance. I strongly believe that the days of the Wenger away humiliations is well and truly over so let's see what happens in todays 4:30 Kick Off.

Then we have Benfica in our home fixture that takes place away. A positive outcome and we are in the last 16 where, frankly, lord knows what awaits. Benfica are one of world footballs recognised names but they are pretty much a 'not what they once were' team, however they still pose a threat with the away goals rule. I feel that should we get past them we stand as good a chance as any of doing well in the Europa League.

After that it's Leicester. Another tough one against Rodgers' high flyers. There is a lot to admire about Leicester, their squad building strategy and the way in which they perform. Rodgers deserves a lot of credit and this fixture is a real test against a team that are more realistic rivals. 

By the end of this run of three games we should know if the rest of the season will be a procession to a mid table finish or an upward trajectory.

Toss a coin if you will, this current Arsenal side can do wonders one week and stink the place out the next, which pretty much defines what a mid table team is. Heads or tails? I can predict nothing.