I have put out a team based on form as well as the task in hand. We need 200% from all of our players to have a chance. It’s not impossible but highly unlikely.
David Ospina
Okay he may not have been spectacular against Monaco in the first leg but his response has been solid. He was excellent especially in the game against Everton.
Hector Bellerin
Recently signed a new contract and deservedly so. It spoke volumes when Arsene Wenger rested him against West Ham.
Per Mertesacker
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The first leg was arguably his nadir in an Arsenal shirt. Has picked himself up following the debacle and hopefully delivers a commanding performance.
Laurent Koscielny
He is the boss at the back
Nacho Monreal
He’s a player who has really been splendid this campaign. Gibbs shouldn’t start ahead of Nacho in such an important game. What are the odds for him to score the opener at the Principality.?
Francis Coquelin
Le Coq is a vital cog in this Arsenal machine.
Aaron Ramsey
The Welshman looked inspired against Hammers and it’s time he walks on water again #WelshJesus.
Santi Cazorla
Rested in the weekend and with his ability to just take the mickey out of the opposition and the situation we are in, he’s a definite starter.
Mesut Ozil
If the German can inspire us to the next round he would be in my Top 3 Arsenal players of all time.
Alexis
When you are in need of a miracle who better than Alexis? The Chilean hasn’t been at his best but it would be mad not to start him.
Olivier Giroud
Giroud has hardly put a foot wrong this season, bar the Monaco first leg. He has scored two since that nightmare and wouldn’t it be a Hollywood script if he were to score a hat-trick that sends us through to the quarter-finals?
Monaco are so strong defensively so we will have to be at our attacking best as well as solid at the back to do the unthinkable. It’s the hope that kills but we football fans always live in hope. COYG
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