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He admitted on Saturday that he'd had a difficult decision with both McDonald and loan striker David Nugent banging down the door to get in, and both came on as substitutes with some effect during the second half.
We all have our ideas who should and shouldn't play, and many would include both of these players. However, it might not be a surprise if Coyle does say 'same again' for tonight's game against Arsenal.
If he does we'll line up: Brian Jensen, Tyrone Mears, Clarke Carlisle, Steven Caldwell, Stephen Jordan, Graham Alexander, Andre Bikey, Chris Eagles, Wade Elliott, Robbie Blake, Steven Fletcher. Subs: Diego Penny, Christian Kalvenes, Joey Gudjonsson, Kevin McDonald, Fernando Guerrero, Steven Thompson, David Nugent.
Arsenal have had some good news with the return to fitness of Emmanuel Eboue after a hamstring injury but that's been counterbalanced by the loss of Denilson to a back problem and Armand Traore (hamstring).
The loss of Traore means Mikael Silvestre, the former Manchester United player, will come in at left back and he's the fourth choice in that position.
They are also without Nicklas Bendtner (groin), Tomas Rosicky (groin), Robin Van Persie (ankle), Kieran Gibbs (foot), Gael Clichy (back) and Johan Djourou (knee).
That would deplete many sides but not Arsenal's and they will certainly step onto Turf Moor with an array of talent tonight, none more so than captain Cesc Fabregas and Russian star Andrey Arshavin.
They arrive on the back of a 2-1 win at Liverpool when they lined up: Manuel Almunia, Bacary Sagna, William Gallas, Thomas Vermaelen, Armand Traore (Mikael Silvestre 87), Denilson, Alex Song, Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri, Theo Walcott (Abou Diaby 70), Andrey Arshavin (Aaron Ramsey 90). Subs not used: Lukasz Fabianski, Jack Wilshire, Eduardo, Carlos Vela.