Normally the automatic choice would be the Spaniard and it even looked as though Flamini might be leaving the club this summer, but after Arteta's awful game in Zagreb last week, when he made no tackles or won any duels at all, the boss might be reluctant to play him in the north London derby. (justarsenal.com)
Teams must have balance which is why Giroud must start as he is very good at winning duels with defenders and a decent creative outlet. (justarsenal.com)
When it became vital yesterday for us to start winning duels in order to retain posession — Wenger made the change. (justarsenal.com)