Experiments in the Last 4 Games

Note: This article was submitted before Monday’s Chelsea game. Also, there are quite a few submissions regarding end of season talks and possible transfer targets. Those should go up in upcoming weeks..

Now that another trophyless season is confirmed, there is very little to play for. Even second place looks difficult with a 6-point gap to Chelsea, if they win over Wigan. We have a 5-point lead over Liverpool which we should be able to hold as Liverpool are involved in the CL. Even if it doesn’t, what’s the worst that can happen – 4th place and a possible 15 point gap to the top? This season has already told us that we can challenge for the title, albeit with a few changes. With that in mind, I would like to see some new things tried out in the last 4 games.

In no particular order (except the first one)

With Flamini injured, can we get his contract sorted out? Surely, he can’t be busy with games now.

With Flamini injured, can we try some new faces in DM? How about Diaby, Denilson, Song or even Djourou. Anyone but Gilberto.

How about starting Bendtner instead of Ade for all games (except maybe Everton)? A run of games should really tell us how good he is. Also, let’s hope the others pass to him.

How about starting Walcott instead of Eboue on the right wing for all games? If Walcott clicks as a RW, we can sign the striker we so desperately need (in Eduardo’s absence) without having to sacrifice Bendtner.

With Sagna injured, can we play Hoyte or Eboue as RB in all games? I would prefer if only one of the two remain for next season.

I would love some experiments in the CB and GK departments too, but we have little choice there. Maybe play Gilberto or Djourou as CB.