After surviving a scare against Wigan in the premier league clash last week, Arsenal will travel to Porto to determine who tops the Group G.  Included in the squad is Emmanuel Eboue, who was booed off the pitch by 60,000 Arsenal fans at the Emirates. Eboue was never one of the popular players in the team, but what happened in the game against Wigan was uncalled for. True, he gave the ball away too easily and at one point of time he tackled Kolo Toure before calmly laying a pass for a Wigan player, but that happened because he had totally lost confidence. A player with a strong character would bounce right back. It remains to be seen what Eboue is made up of.  The team news for tomorrow’s game suggests that it will be the Carling Cup boys versus Porto. Former captain William Gallas and Abou Diaby are back, while Gael Clichy, Bakary Sagna, Kolo Toure, Samir Nasri, Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor are all out.  Included in the squad are Kieran Gibbs, Gavin Hoyte, Aaron Ramsey, Mark Randall,  Fran Merida, Jack Wilshere and Jay Simpson. Although these are some very talented youngsters, the very best in the country, they’d find it hard against a Porto side that wants to top the group.  However, there is no guarantee that winning the group would ensure an easier draw. With just a point required, Arsenal has the chance of acheiving the goal. With 8 points behind league leaders Liverpool, this would be a good opportunity to give the youngsters a chance of tasting European football. This would give them the confidence to pitch in if they are required in the league.

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