... we also need the kind of youthful exuberance and enthusiasm that was shown by Aaron Ramsey
following his equalizer at Upton Park. The 19-year old ran straight into the 500 traveling Arsenal
supporters followed by Carlos Vela to celebrate his superbly taken equalizer.
Slightly older players like van Persie and Eduardo enthusiastically celebrate goals but not like
Ramsey today or, for that matter, Cesc.
Arsenal return to action tomorrow afternoon against Everton at the Emirates. With the Bolton
match canceled, there hasn't been much news in the last few days. What is the media's reaction to
slow Arsenal news cycles? Create another Cesc-to-Spain rumour? Correct!
This time, Pep Guardiola has allegedly delayed renewing his contract until he receives a
commitment from the Barca brass that they will bring Fabregas to Camp Nou this summer.
I wanted to wait to write today's piece until I had a chance to view the ATVO highlights of the
first half of reserve match at Upton Park. The most we got to see of Sol was his jog onto the
pitch. He didn't appear to have much to do at all in a first half that saw two Jay Emmanuel-Thomas
goals put the Gunners in front at the break, the first being a deft header.
Since we find ourselves engaged in a 3-way title race at the end of February, from here on out,
every draw will have us considering one of football's most philosophical questions: Was it two
points lost, or a point gained?
I know. I did it after the Everton match. While many disagreed with me, though not most
according to our poll, I believed we had gained a point on that day.
We're sort of left in limbo with regards to Vermaelen. Initial reports say he may have broken
his leg. If that is the case then it is perhaps typical of our season that this injury takes place
just weeks after we signed Sol Campbell.
In a season riddled with injuries, one position where we had blessings in abundant was in the
central defence.
So, it's finally here... the run we've all been waiting for since the fixture list came out. I
still hold the draw at Villa Park was a decent result for us and now it's United at home. Anything
less than a win at home will have the pundits' knives out again to cut Arsenal's title chances to
pieces.
