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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

If so, which duo would you go for? Do you value Kolo/Gallas’ experience more than Johan’s compatibility with either of them?

The fixtures look good for Arsenal right now. There are 13 games to go. If all my fantasies came true and Arsenal won all of those we'll almost certainly be champions in May

The fans are happier because we believe the Club is showing ambition. This may result in more vocal support at The Emirates and less of the booing that has blighted recent months

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

What we miss most is Fab's ability to take one or two quality touches after getting the ball, which allows the team to quickly re-group and snap back into shape. It allows quick transition from defence to attack.

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

Sport might be about winners and losers, but above all, sport is about competition. 99% of the people who enter into the Tour de France have no chance of winning, but they sure do compete.

When we have to put up with things like that, I feel short-changed as an Arsenal fan. I’m not talking financially necessarily but as fans/supporters/whatever, we invest a lot of time, effort and emotion backing

This game was crucial for the team. Not winning might well have finally damaged our title hopes. On the other hand, it was surely one of those moments that pulls a team together