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Its been a tough start to the Premiership for Charlton boss Ian Dowie. His team lye in 19th spot in the league, one place off the bottom. They have lost five of their last six games in the league, scoring only four goals in the process and conceding a large eleven goals at the back.  Arsenal it seems, have turned the corner, securing an impressive 2-0 win in the Champions League midweek over Porto. After a slow start the Gunners have won their last two games, beating Man Utd at Old Trafford 1-0, and crushing Sheffield Utd 3-0.

It seems that Charlton are meeting Arsenal at just the wrong time, as it seems that Thierry Henry has finally kick started his season. He scored in his last two games, two headers, and it seems that if he is on song then Arsenal normally win. Nuno Valente has been ruled out of Sundays clash with Chelsea, picking up an injury in training, revealed first. Lescott will play left back along with Stubbs Yobo and Neville, making up the back four

Kipper don't seem aware of Valente being injured Basil says: Ossie has got a hamstring injury. He is making good progress and he has got a chance for this weekend. It is very much the same situation with Mikel and Phil. They are all in the same boat in that they have a shout for Sunday but it depends on how hard we want to push them and what the repercussions may be with the Christmas period coming up. There is a lot to discuss and consider.
There is an element of risk with anything you may do medically but you do not want to take an outrageous risk knowing that if it doesn't work out there are four games in eight days a player could miss. That is very much in the manager's mindThe worrying thing for Ian Dowie is that his side are leaking goals at the back. They are already averaging over one goal conceded in every home game, which is not a good statistic when you are facing Arsenal. It seems that Arsenal will be able to find the net. However, we should note that the Gunners will be without William Gallas at the centre of defence, as he limped off midweek. The Frenchman has been very impressive so far this season for them and his loss will be a big blow to Arsenal. We should also note that Arsenal have only scored once away from home this season, even if it was against Man Utd. Everton's Icelandic Under 21 midfielder, Bjarni Thor Vidarsson has been subject to many rumours back home in Iceland this past week, NSNO understands.
The 18 year old, who joined the club's academy back in the summer of 2004, is rumoured to be on the way out of the club after being given permission to leave by manager David Moyes.
Some rumours suggest that Vidarsson and his agent are already in talks with Dutch club AZ Alkmaar ahead of a possible move. Others suggest Swedish club Djurgården are keen onlookers however Vidarsson is said to not fancy that move. The midfielder has been on the verge of the first team squad for a while now and it would come as a big shock if Moyes was to let him go especially with the club's shortage of midfielders. The youngster is an established member of the club's reserve side having played 21 times over the last two seasons, scoring six goals in the process

Arsenal should win this, but I'm going for Charlton on the handicap. They did create some chances in their last match against Aston Villa, and at home I think they can snatch a goal and get a draw against a Gallas less Arsenal. Get on Charlton +0.5, +1 with Bet365 @ 11/8, who offer all new customers a free £100 bet on this game! Arsenal are too short this early on in the season @ 4/7, the better bet is the asian hanicap!