Samir Nasri was able to get on the ball in areas that the opposition found difficult to pick up, he basically had a free role to get on the ball and create chances for other wide players or Van Persie who was operating as a lone man
Arshavin can and this will open up so much space for other players. Players who run at opponents make it more difficult for teams who just sit. Arsenal have had problems opening up defensive teams, Arshavin will commit defences which should leave room for players like Van Persie and Nasri
There certainly seems to be a stand off between both clubs, with Zenit wanting to get as close to £20 million as possible. Arsene Wenger is still confident of the deal going through before the end of the window
Nasri could have blasted in a hatrick from the penalty spot had the referee spotted Vidic's tug back on Nasri's shirt
The news of former Manchester United player joining Arsenal has caused a mixed reaction from the Gunners supporters
Silvestre is not the commanding, organising leader that most of us thought Wenger would be looking to sign, like Toure and Gallas he is another recovery, speedy man marker
Steve McClaren took over at Dutch team FC Twente in the summer and his first major game will be against Arsenal in two matches that is potential worth millions
The team of 2003-04 used to start the match flying out the traps and were 3-0 after half an hour. On the 24th August 2003 Arsenal were 4-0 to the good on 60 minutes against Middlesbrough at the Riverside
A friend of mine told me before the draw took place that there is a leak about the draws but he couldn't remember the teams
What if the Emmanuel Adebayor glanced up and squared the ball to Bendtner to tap it in against his former club to make it 3-1 and seal the points for Arsenal