Ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Loftus Road in midweek to take on relegation threatened Queens Park Rangers, Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Aaron Ramsey is available for the game while Francis Coquelin could also feature. jack Wilshere however is still recovering from the procedure he has had to stop discomfort to his ankle.
TEAM NEWS: @aaronramsey available. Coquelin could feature. @JackWilshere still recovering from procedure #QPRvAFC pic.twitter.com/mlrmiUsb9C
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 3, 2015
Wenger said, “Coquelin will certainly need a protective mask if he plays.” Arsenal are currently third in the Premier League standings, a point ahead of Manchester United and three of Liverpool who are in fifth.
With the business end of the season arriving, Wenger believes, “It’s very tight. Man City are four points ahead and there are plenty of people chasing us in the top four. It’s down to consistency.” Wenger also believes that QPR who are battling to stave off relegation will give the Gunners a tough fight.
Boss on #QPRvAFC: “They fight not to go down. You expect the commitment and the fight from these teams.” — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 3, 2015
When asked about QPR manager Chris Ramsey, Wenger felt that, “It’s a difficult job. The most unenviable job is to fight not to go down down. It’s a fight against fear.”
Arsenal fans though won’t be able to witness their January signing Krystian Bielik in the first team at least this season. Wenger though stated that the pole will play for the Under-18’s tomorrow.
Boss on Bielik: “He’ll play for the under-18s tomorrow. I don’t think he will make his first-team debut this season” pic.twitter.com/jsSpw3vbTF
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 3, 2015
On Gabriel Paulista’s dominating performance against Everton on Sunday, Wenger said, “We bought him to hold down a regular place and that’s the target.”
Wenger on Gabriel: “We bought him to hold down a regular place and that’s the target. His English isn’t perfect yet.” pic.twitter.com/8H0cqpjBkM
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 3, 2015
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