That is why dismissing players such as Denilson, Bendtner, Song etc. They are all on an uphill progression curve

A new day, and still the massive amount of pleasure from beating United. I was wondering if the happy feeling was an intense as the negative feeling against Spurs. Probably not to be honest but lets not dig that up. It is all about the three points but most importantly the improved confidence and moral around the club.

As many have said, it will count for very little if we do not continue the performance levels against an Aston Villa who were said to be challenging us for 4th place according to many.

Arsene hit out at the over top reaction to his young Arsenal side.

Wenger said:

“A great game, with both sides really going for it,” Wenger said. “We went out with the attitude that we’ll win whatever happens. We had one accident at Stoke, which provoked hysteria, and it was difficult to understand why everybody became so critical. We showed that we have a squad, which was questioned many times.”

Fans have had a right to be upset with results as they have not been good enough in certain matches. It was more the performances than the actual results but at the same time people have to realise that others have had bad results and there is a long way to go. The team can only get better as they are all ridiculously young. That is why dismissing players such as Denilson, Bendtner, Song etc. They are all on an uphill progression curve and it would be very unlikely that any of the squad (minus the seniors) will go backwards in their careers.

I quite liked Cesc’s comments after the game.

The Fab one said:

“Last week we were not rubbish as everyone said. That’s football, it changes quickly.”

It certainly does change quickly, everyone is on a high at the moment but the week that we do not beat a team that we should do you will hear the usual demise of Arsenal football club comments. That is football and the nature of the game.

I have to say that I have nothing but admiration for Manchester United and Alex Ferguson. Something doesn’t sit right with me saying that but I have to be honest. They are a very watchable team and there are not many of those around the Premier League these days. There are not many teams in world football who would come to the Emirates and match our football (well, almost)

I almost found myself applauding the move when Rooney curled way over the cross bar, obviously after the hands over mouth action. They are not as good as keeping the ball as we are but I like their directness.

Goalscoring hero Sami Nasri has been praised by the manager for his goalscoring and overall play.

Wenger said:

“When he is in front of goal he can finish with his right foot or left foot. He has a lot of pace and power and I encourage him to go in the final third. He was a more typical playmaker in France who gave the ball and took it back. I believe that with his pace he can penetrate in the final third and he will score plenty of goals. That is what he did today because he is a tremendous finisher.”

I have been critical of his performances in the last few weeks because he has been below par, especially on Wednesday when he gave the ball away too many times but you can see that he has enormous qualities. He is still on 21 years old and when you compare (as many will keep doing) Alex Hleb’s first season you can see that he is already way ahead of the Belarussian at the same stage of their Arsenal careers.

I enjoyed both Nasri’s goals for different reasons. The first is what Arsenal supporters cry out for time and time again, especially last season with the likes of Hleb in the side. Edge of the area, ball falls to Nasri on his weaker foot. This team have been programmed to pass, pass, pass. But Nasri wants to have a go, see what happens. It could have flew over the bar, bounced off the back of a Manchester United player, flew into the top corner or took a deflection. Thankfully it wasn’t the first two options. The ball way diverted off Gary Neville’s (great choice of player I might add) boot and past the keeper. We need more goals like that. Lampard scores goals like that when Chelsea are away from home and the game is tight. Rooney does it when there is 20 minutes to go at Old Trafford and they are being held. It doesn’t matter how it goes in as long as it does.

Arsenal players should take leaf out of Nasri’s book.

I agree that we should pass if there is a player in a better position, unmarked but now and again the likes of Nasri, Van Persie and Walcott should have a go.

Nasri’s second goal was just sheer class from Arsenal. It was the kind of goal that Arsene would dream of against Manchester United. It is the goal that shows all the hard work that he has put in. Match of the day mentioned that everyone apart from Gallas had a touch of the ball before Cesc turned delightfully away from the Man Utd player and threaded a perfect pass to Nasri who found himself against Van Der Sar. WHAT A FINISH! I screamed out fist clenched trying to stop myself from shouting as my son would have burst out crying.

The game was actually quite special for me in that regard. My son is only 16 months old and he sat with me and watched part of the game, copying the crowd noises and cheering. It was the first time he really took any interest in football. If I cannot get him playing for us then at least watching his future hero Jack Wilshere along with some current 5 year old (we do not know who he is yet) become the best team in the world.

On that note, I shall get myself together to enjoy the remainder of Sunday. Oh, I almost forgot. Check out Squid Boy’s Match Review if you want a great read of one of the best games you are likely to see for some time.

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