I have missed a lot of Arsenal football lately, thanks in no small part to work and lack of reliable internet connection. Our latest victory was a 1-0 away to Sunderland with 10 men for most of the second half after Carl Jenkinson was red-carded.
I have not seen the match nor any highlights as yet, but from what I read, the boys really had to dig deep to earn the 3 points. Thats really how it should be. I always say that I can accept defeat when my team is putting in a shift. What makes defeat unacceptable, for me anyway, is the way we can turn up for some games and not put in an effort at all.
Of course it helps that key players are back from injury; Arteta and Diaby in particular are players we really need to keep fit for the rest of the season. Jack Wilshere has been outstanding thus far, that he is a quality player is not in doubt. I sincerely hope that his injury on Saturday is not serious and he is back soon.
As we get closer to the Bayern Munich clash, our central defenders Vermaelen and Koscielny seem to be picking up niggly injuries which may affect their form or at worst availability for this crucial period of the season. I would love us to spring a surprise on Bayern Munich and knock them out of the Champions League in our up-coming clash. It wont be easy but it's not impossible either.
I took a look at the Barclays English Premier League table this morning and I had a funny thought which has fast grown in my head... well my heart mostly: Second place is there for Arsenal to grab, along with our rivals Chelsea and our foes Tottenham, away from the grasp of current Champions Manchester City!
After 26 games, Arsenal lie 5th on 44 points, 9 points (only 3 unanswered wins away!) behind the current champions.... Now, based on current form, I would opine that Manchester City are feeling the pressure both from United who are running away with the title by a couple of miles and the chasing pack of Arsenal and the other two cunt teams.
I don't care what the other cunts do, but if Arsenal can find some winning consistency in the remaining 12 matches, I think 2nd place is actually achievable. If performances like Stoke and Sunderland can be kept up until the end of the season, then we mite just finish 2nd, behind the Mancies because I expect the 3 teams above us (who can lose points just like us on any given day) to lose points in the next 12 games. Apart from Manchester United, the gap from 2nd to 6th is very tight and in this league, anything can and will happen. I hope it all happens in favour of Arsenal.
One can but dream and live in hope.
COYG!!
I have not seen the match nor any highlights as yet, but from what I read, the boys really had to dig deep to earn the 3 points. Thats really how it should be. I always say that I can accept defeat when my team is putting in a shift. What makes defeat unacceptable, for me anyway, is the way we can turn up for some games and not put in an effort at all.
Of course it helps that key players are back from injury; Arteta and Diaby in particular are players we really need to keep fit for the rest of the season. Jack Wilshere has been outstanding thus far, that he is a quality player is not in doubt. I sincerely hope that his injury on Saturday is not serious and he is back soon.
As we get closer to the Bayern Munich clash, our central defenders Vermaelen and Koscielny seem to be picking up niggly injuries which may affect their form or at worst availability for this crucial period of the season. I would love us to spring a surprise on Bayern Munich and knock them out of the Champions League in our up-coming clash. It wont be easy but it's not impossible either.
I took a look at the Barclays English Premier League table this morning and I had a funny thought which has fast grown in my head... well my heart mostly: Second place is there for Arsenal to grab, along with our rivals Chelsea and our foes Tottenham, away from the grasp of current Champions Manchester City!
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man Utd | 26 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 62 | 31 | 31 | 65 |
| 2 | Man City | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 48 | 24 | 24 | 53 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 49 |
| 4 | Tottenham | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 30 | 14 | 48 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 29 | 21 | 44 |
I don't care what the other cunts do, but if Arsenal can find some winning consistency in the remaining 12 matches, I think 2nd place is actually achievable. If performances like Stoke and Sunderland can be kept up until the end of the season, then we mite just finish 2nd, behind the Mancies because I expect the 3 teams above us (who can lose points just like us on any given day) to lose points in the next 12 games. Apart from Manchester United, the gap from 2nd to 6th is very tight and in this league, anything can and will happen. I hope it all happens in favour of Arsenal.
One can but dream and live in hope.
COYG!!
