While I would understand the theory if we went to possession to then turn the screw later in the game due to hopeful weary late opposition legs I hope we do not go into the game like that. I hope we lay our defensive trap and that is all the players in position waiting for Wigan to pass the ball into their midfield only to find Rosicky, Ramsey, Cazorla and company tearing around jabbing in a foot to win
Chelsea yesterday but even worse will be supporting Stoke City for me. Yes even more than Chelsea. If Tottenham fail to win that one on the weekend then we can afford a draw and a victory which really should be possible. Gareth Bale had the chance to do what he has done in the whole of this second half of the season and snatch a later winner for Tottenham. His free kick was in a perfect place and that stupid heart celebration was
Puma will be handing over some rather large suitcases of cash to slap their cat across our kit. Roughly £30m a season according to reports which includes some front loading action, a little like the Emirates deal which assuming likes of Manchester United have been living in different worlds. Alex Ferguson has done a remarkable job in building trophy winning teams and he is to be congratulated for his work in what is now known as his final season
If you are one that was bemoaning our lack of attacking intent on Saturday, let me ask you this. Picture the scenario. Arsenal 1 Wigan 0 79 minutes played. Lukas Podolski is back to goal with the ball at his feet, looking for a passing option, he cannot twist away from his markers to find a midfielder but look who comes bombing up the pitch down the left, it's Nacho man!!! Sprinting into the left wing position, Podolski finds him and his cross is headed out, Wigan play it down their right into the space vacated by Monreal who in search of the 2nd goal has left Arsenal short at the back, Koscielny spotting the gap trots over to plug in that space but the right wingers cross has found Kone in space in the box, bang! 1-1.
Walcott's goal after 20 seconds caught me out, it was almost too early to celebrate properly as I couldn't quite work out what had happened and how it was possible so quickly after kick off. It was in fact wonderful build up play by many Arsenal players, especially Rosicky who drove the team forward on the right, jinking his way past the QPR defence and to my surprise he opted for a left foot cross to Podolski rather than the usual outside of the right. Mikel Arteta had disguised his shot which allowed Theo to sneak away
Once again correct me if I am wrong but doesn't the new sponsorship deal, especially considering that some of it has been front loaded mean that the need to sell expensive players from our squad has been negated? Failing that, what about the new television deal that will be tucked into bank
You've watched and read enough about the match details but I would like to bring up a few points. Walcott's goal reminded me of Giroud's goal in Munich. We are at our most dangerous when playing one touch football. Even the best of the best cannot stop us when we are slicing through teams without having to think of the next pass. I wish we would try and attack in that way more often rather than holding onto the ball for too long. The team need to accept that some through passes or combinations
Money spent, being that of wages or transfer fees does not stand up completely, given the vast amounts spent by Chelsea as I have mentioned and of course the richest of the lot Manchester City. This hasn't brought about consistency. Injuries to key players hasn't really been a problem this season at least not long term. In fact it is most strange having a 'normal' injury season for a change. Abou Diaby aside and Tomas Rosicky at the beginning, we have had a few week injuries here and there but generally we