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June 19, 2011
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It’s quite fair to say Big Sam is gradually laying the foundations at Blackburn Rovers after a topsy-turvy start to life at Ewood Park. His main aim was to safeguard the clubs Premier League future which was never really in doubt, and now he must improve on last seasons mid-table finish . But Sam’s the master of transforming the fortunes of a club of this stature just as he did down the road at ’The Reebok’ a few seasons prior. A mixture of experience and promising young youth did the trick at Bolton and that could be the perfect tonic at Blackburn. The opening day win against Everton signalled the Lancastrians intent and with a proposed takeover looming the future looks bright if you’re a Blackburn fan! But one thing is for certain, Ewood Park has to made a fortress this term and Arsenal will sure test their resolve in this Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. Big Sam has a decent managerial record against the Gunners which begs the ultimate question – can he continue it?

In twenty head-to-head meetings between Allardyce and Wenger, the former has yielded four victories and seven draws and a point and will be hoping to avoid defeat again in Rovers’ second home game of the new season. Last weeks narrow 2-1 defeat at Birmingham was disappointing considering Steven Nzonzi’s had given the visitors the lead. To rub salt in the wound, Ben Foster expertly tipped Morten Gamst Pedersen’s penalty kick onto the upright and Big Sam’s men left empty handed. So can they return to winning ways against an Arsenal side who smashed six past Blackpool last time out? SkyBet and Paddy Power go 11/2 for a Rovers home win which seems incredibly overpriced. The corresponding fixture was the penultimate game of last season, and it was Blackburn who edged that one 2-1 and it would be no big surprise if they were to repeat this feat at excellent odds. That day, Big Sam targeted Arsenal’s weakened backline and said the key to exploit the North Londoners was to crowd the goalkeeper and deliver balls into the box. And with Arsenal seemingly short on numbers in the defensive area, these same bustling tactics could well be employed once again. Mame Biram Diouf was the star of the show in the League Cup in midweek with a hat-trick and he could pose a real threat once again if given his own way up top.

The Emirates faithful were treated to goals galore last weekend, SIX in fact were smashed past the hapless Seasiders Blackpool. Theo Walcott helped himself to magnificent hat-trick in one of the most one sided games we will witness all season. But Arsene will know the trip to Blackburn will pose a much sterner test of his young hitters yet they are a poor 4/7 still to claim all three points with the bookmakers. No value can be sought from this and instead I’d rather take Arsenal on and bravely be a layer than a backer. Arsene’s troops are unbeaten in their two games this season after their last-gasp opening day draw at Liverpool. However, the club were exempt from League Cup action this week (joining the competition in the next round) and will definitely be much fresher than their Blackburn counterparts. If the Gunners’ are to challenge for the title this season these are the games the club need to get maximum returns from. New signing Sebastien Squallaci could be involved in this one and his defensive qualities will be needed if the Gunners are to emerge as winners.

The last six meetings between the pair at Ewood Park have been relatively close affairs with Arsenal winning on three occasions and Blackburn the two. There has been just one draw in this time, but this one could easily end in a share of the spoils at 14/5 (William Hill). Alternatively, the double chance market can be exploited, and if you’re looking for value take Blackburn or the Draw at 23/20 with William Hill. However, the diamond bet rest with both teams to score although it is a shade of odds on at 5/6 with Betfred. There have been 19 goals in the last four Premier League games between these two.

With regards the First Goalscorer market, it could pay to stick with Arsenal’s Robin Van Persie who is yet to get off the mark this season at a/1 (Coral). He might seem the most obvious candidate but there are others who can break this stalemate, Marouane Chamakh and Andrei Arshavin are both interesting contenders at 9/2 and 6/1 respectively. The aforementioned Mame Biram Diouf will have been buoyed by his treble in midweek and he’s another to consider at 11/1 with Nikola Kalinic chalked up at the same price. But if it’s a longshot who you’re after, David Dunn (14/1 Victor Chandler) should enter calculations – he’ll no doubt be on set-piece and penalty kick duty once again.