On the pitch, we are in relatively rude health. Whatever people say about the strengths and weaknesses of the squad, there is no doubting that it already has a different feel to it than last season. It’s a kind of backs-to-the-wall, siege mentality vibe, a ‘thou shalt not bully us’ modus operandi. We’re giving as good as we get in terms of physicality, and I like it.
Portsmouth are the visitors for our third home game in eight days, as we look to continue our good start to the season. Pompey were desperately unfortunate to leave Cuntford Bridge with nothing last weekend as they completely outplayed
The late transfer strikes again! Lassana Diarra has signed from Chelsea in the last minutes. I am waiting for Robinho to follow him, but I maybe wasting my time.
The good news is that the midfield players are getting amongst the goals, long may that continue.
Having started very brightly – especially Theo who linked up well with Justin – we understandably took our foot of the accelerator. Sparta’s stifling 4-5-1 didn’t help the spectacle either
Song?? Are you telling me that Arsene would feel comfortable in playing Song against Premiership sides? He looked out of his depth there against bloody Barnet! I'm sorry, but he is not Arsenal class. Do you know what his two contributions to the season is so far? come on, tell me? I'll tell you.
Hleb has been bigged up by Arsene was well. He claims the reason for Hleb's misplaced passes are because his role is to look for the killer pass.
Gallas and Lehmann are definitely out. According to Wenger "Sagna had a kick in the back, Senderos has an ankle injury. He did it in training on Friday and did not pass the fitness test. I think both will be okay for Tuesday".
We are linked with Ajax youngster Urby Emanuelson who plays at leftback. Which means its probably a load of crap as we have two very good and promising leftbacks in Clichy and Traore.
I am a little concerned about our goalscoring to be honest. Its still early on in the season but it happened last season for large periods as well