Yeah, people talking 'nuff less smack about my boys Arsenal this week. Nasri, yet another testament to Wenger's eye for talent, showed why we won't miss Hleb this season. He's as dynamic as Hleb, but he actually shoots! Now that's proper. But what impressed me most in the Man U game was how the zig-zagging runs off the ball pulled Man U's defense to pieces. I do still think we need a bit more experience in when deal seasons opens in bit (one massive center back and one defensive mid and we're set, son), but it's fun to watch what's possible with the boundless energy of youth.
I nicked the Nas/Nasri image, BTW from "gunsoldier" on my favorite footy forum.
Speaking of the energy of youth, how about that Arsenal peach fuzz brigade, schooling Wigan in mid-week? Simson showed me true confidence. He'll be ready for the big leagues soon. Vela's lob was obviously a sick attempt to better his effort in the last Carling Cup game for Gunner goal of the year. But honestly, it's all about Wilshere. That boy bossed that game. Only 16? Are you kidding me? Arsenal legend Liam Brady said he's honored that Wilshere's getting compared to him so much. Umm. Wow. And for those nincompoops wo were heaping abuse on Wenger last week, the best response comes from an unexpected source. "How can you criticise Arsenal's Arsene Wenger?"There are Arsenal fans out there who are not happy with Wenger, I know, and I would love to sit down with those guys and ask the reason why. As far as I am concerned, he should be a template for any young coach or manager. Any one wanting to get started in the game, should study Arsene Wenger.
Or as Nas (sorta) put it:
Commentators ringside try watchin' my paper
Over a decade, quite impressive
Most of the best is in the essence
For this beautiful game I stand for
[...]
Want me off the scene fast, but good things last
like your favorite manager clocking the win fast
First boss to complete the unbeaten season project
but you still wanna hate, be my guest, I suggest
Ha ha. Nah, not just because of the above piece, but I've always respected Phil Brown. When Hull shocked us to burst my bubble (we haven't been quite right since then), my first reaction was frustration, but my second was admiration for Hull City and their fantastic manager. They have always played wonderful football, and unlike the likes of Stoke, they beat us not through savage and negative tactics, but by matching our energy all over the pitch (and Man U have demonstrated how difficult that is).
Anyway, let's hold the line, Gunners. And to my fellow gunner fans. Let this week's triumphs be a lesson for you to back your club no matter what. Of course, I should be careful. The last time I waxed lyrical about The Arsenal they immediately went into an extended stumble...Hull, Stoke, Fener,...Tottenham (say it ain't so, not the ex-lolspurz!) But hey, I ain't superstitions. Bring on Aston Villa!