That was obviously intentional, the second stomp i mean.
On another more positive note: Vermaelen is starting, and Arshavin is not in the starting lineup
Still, the absences of all 5 of our fullbacks in addition to Diaby, Wilshere, Arteta, Henry and Gervinho means that we're playing with an understrength side. But judging the circumstances, its great knowing Vermaelen will be playing at leftback and not some U20 centerback played out of position, its also great knowing we wouldn't have to be subjected to the torture of watching Arshavin fuck up anything that comes his way. Its also nice to know there is no way Chamakh will be playing today.