Fairly confident this time around. But we really have to stick to our forté in tactics which means constantly passing the ball quickly and swiftly. Although every Stoke aerial threat will be a thorn in our side. The FA Cup encounter is highly irrelevant as we will probably have a completely different starting line-up (with the exception of Fabregas).
The Potters are well known for a physical style. Will the Gunners try again to pass us off the field or will they get more stuck in?
Stoke are far too good physically to take on physically, we tried that last year by starting all our taller players and failed miserably. I hope and pray we go there and play to OUR strengths, not Stoke's strengths, otherwise Stoke have to have a bad day.
Arsenal are back in the title hunt and also in the knockout stages of the Champions League. If you had to choose one to win, would you take top spot in the league or a first Champions League title?
We've had a poll on this recently, I don't really care which; it's been nearly five years! Either would be a fantastic achievement.
Are there any Stoke players you are wary of?
Yes. Rory Delap and his long throw-in's, Mamadi Sidibe and of course Ricardo Fuller.
Who should we keep an eye out for?
The usual if fit and starting (Fabregas, Arshavin, Rosicky, Nasri etc.), but perhaps more surprisingly Emmanuel Eboue, Bendtner or the pace of Theo Walcott. Threat can come from anywhere to be honest, even Vermaelen's been in the goals.
...and finally, a prediction?
Stoke 1 - 2 Arsenal