Brighton manager Gus Poyet must be bold to expose Arsene Wenger's defensive weak link at Arsenal Arsenal would not mind that. On the contrary, this kind of style could play into their hands. It gives the defence enough time to get organised while letting the creative players have a good go. I mean, if Poyet wants to take on Arsène Wenger at his own game you can see only one winner at the Amex Stadium. That is why Poyet might have to make some subtle adjustments if the Championship side are to progress. In his favour, the Uruguayan should be able to field a useful combination on the left flank where a reinvigorated Wayne Bridge can combine with Andrea Orlandi. All left foot, Orlandi's love for a nutmeg means he can over complicate matters at times, but the Spaniard is undoubtedly talented, as shown by his clever goal against Newcastle in the last round. This time, however, Orlandi could act more as a decoy by dragging Bacary Sagna into deeper areas, so allowing some space for Bridge to fill on the overlap. This is when Bridcutt must release the quick pass to expose the limitations of Mertesacker. It would be a similar story on the other side if Will Buckley's team-mates can release his pace to test the positioning of Kieran Gibbs. It certainly will not be easy. Brighton must be bold and incisive on the counter-attack. If they are, though, and if Arsenal endure one of their bad days without the ball, it could turn into a tough one for the visitors. A chip off the old block When it comes to Olivier Giroud, Wenger said that he sees similarities with another centre-forward who used to ply his trade in the famous red and white. Well, I am not sure what Giroud will make of that but I am more than prepared to take it as a compliment. Because in scoring 11 goals so far in his debut season, the French striker has shown the intelligence to adapt to a different style of play. In what has proved a turbulent campaign at times, the 26-year-old's attitude has been spot on as he gradually comes to terms with the standards required. Very good in the air, both attacking and defensively, Giroud has also shown that he can see the pass. A lofted one against West Ham on Wednesday was only the latest in a series of clever assists. That is important when you play in my old position. When you are not scoring goals you need to contribute in other ways. It has not been all plain sailing, of course. At times he has looked ponderous, a little slow to react. And before you say that must be where the similarities lie, Giroud will only get better as time goes on. The physical side comes as no problem, which is just as well because he should be in for a good old wrestling match tomorrow. In Adam El-Abd, Brighton have a centre-half who cannot help holding on. Giroud can look forward to some friendly attention.