3 away wins in a row in the north west? Yes, it finally looks as like the Gunners have turned the corner. Blackburn were on top form before the game as were we following our successful trips to Liverpool.
What a funny game this was, it almost seemed unreal.
That feel good feeling seems to be coming back to Arsenal fans. This was a performance of old that Adams, Vieira, Petit and Overmars would have been proud of.
For Arsenal to stand any chance of beating PSV they needed a good showing at home to Reading who were having a marvelous season.
It was a case of will he won't he before the game and luckily he did. Yes our club captain and star striker was back in the famous red and white instead of his black coat that he wore in the stands while he was out with his 'injury'
Without trying to sound like Myles Palmer, I predicted that score four days ago. Only not wanting to bet against my team stopped me earning some cash. Its all become a bit groundhog dayish hasn't it? Arsenal winning the last few games Sheffield United losing their last two matches, a reshuffle to our side due to a bout of flu, its not rocket science.
4th place and you f**ked it up, 4th place and you f**ked it up!
Cracking result and further evidence, were it needed, that this team is capable of some very special things when in the mood. The world’s best player illuminated another dismal Manchester evening and the arrival of Cesc in the second half galvanised the side in a manner comparable to a 29 year old pro rather than a boy on the day of his 19th birthday.
If we had not all forgiven Jens for his occasional rushes of blood that scarred previous European campaigns with his heroics in the FA cup final last year, then we surely have now. A string of fine saves, a commanding aerial performance and a season defining penalty save gave Jens the Man of the Match and the plaudits. Often maligned for his theatrics and unpredictable performances
This match was an example of Arsenal in their pomp. The fresh North London sunshine warming the backs of the Arsenal faithful and players alike. Whilst that very same sun dazzled and heated the brow of the Aston Villa contingent. It is in such climate that many Arsenal fans will be reminded of their favourite moments over the last few years at Highbury. Adams volleying in to win the