Talking Tactics: How Arsenal can turn it round v AC Milan is a post from: Just Football

Let's not beat around the bush. It is highly unlikely that Arsenal are to overcome a four goal deficit, despite being at home, when they take on AC Milan in the second leg of their Champions League tie next week.

Arsenal have been dealt a massive blow, after both Alexander Song and Gervinho were handed three game bans, Gervinho's for his slap on Joey Barton and Song for stamping on the same player in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Newcastle.

It means both will miss games against Liverpool, Manchester United and Swansea something the Gunners can ill afford after the sale of Cesc Fabregas and the impending departure of Samir Nasri to Manchester City.

Alexander Song should have being sent-off for this stamp on Joey Barton in Yesterday's 0-0 draw between Newcastle and Arsenal, Barton did ensure Arsenal were reduced to 10 men later in the game with a bit of Play acting after scuffling with Gervinho.