Ok, before getting into the match analysis I just want to congratulate Blackburn Rovers and Steve Kean. They worked hard, took whatever came their way, and fully deserve to move up from the bottom of the table.

Now let's get on with Arsenal. What does one say after a performance like that?

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So, that was a bit better, eh? The corner remains unturned, our backness on the track has yet to be determined, but we needed a performance and a result to at least start the confidence trickling back and we got that.

The only things worth talking about from the first half were a fantastic Szczesny save in the early minutes (that's quite a nice habit he's developing, even if you do wish we wouldn't allow the chances), a van Persie free kick curled just wide, and a Gervinho shot which whistled not far over the bar.

Well the transfer window closed last night and unlike windows of the past, Arsenal were doing business all the way until it slammed shut. Four players were confirmed last night as having signed, with Park announced the day before. It was clear from the start of the season that Wenger had to act to change our fortunes and only time will tell if Le Professor has bought correctly.

How did our lads fare in the recent spate of meaningless important Internationals?

Well, first up was our shiny, new striker from Korea, Mr Young, who opened the week with a hatrick., and a fine one at that. The first being a quick run behind the last defender and a powerful volley. The second, a towering header from a corner (watch and learn Chamakh) and for the third he received the ball in the Theo position then struck a firm drive past the beleaguered Lebanese keeper.

The international break is a managers nightmare, and a supporters, as players go away and come back with niggling injuries that keep them out of their clubs next league game. Lets hope that all the Arsenal players report back fit and well next week. Arsene Wenger will have been keeping a close on the fixtures [.

We all know that footballers get injuries, after all it is part of the game, but over the past couple of seasons it seems as though the Arsenal players have had more than their fair share. Some people have questioned the medical team at Arsenal, and it seems as though the latest person to do [...]

Made my first trip to see a match at the Emirates today to watch Arsenal play Swansea. Luckily I saw Arsenal win 1-0. But it was far from an impressive performance by the Gunners.

Yes they won via an Arshavin goal, but Swansea really should have equalized late in aded time when Danny Graham shot over from the edge of the six yard box.

Made my first trip to see a match at the Emirates today to watch Arsenal play Swansea. Luckily I saw Arsenal win 1-0. But it was far from an impressive performance by the Gunners.

Yes they won via an Arshavin goal, but Swansea really should have equalized late in aded time when Danny Graham shot over from the edge of the six yard box.

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I said yesterday I'd be happy with a draw and even last night I wasn't too upset at the late equaliser, even if the timing of it was a bit cruel.

Arsenal were under the cosh for most of the second half, Dortmund piled on attack after attack after attack, but for the most part we defended very well, very bravely and with real commitment.

We have a torrid start to the season, let's not get deluded we have lost 3 games and are now languishing at the bottom of the table. This is not acceptable for the fans nor is it acceptable for Wenger. His comments after Saturday clearly show his frustration with what is happening at the moment, more so is his inability to do anything about what is happening.

George Graham, Perry Groves, Frank McLintock and many more ex Arsenal players and mangers have been having their say on the clubs problems of late. The latest to have their say is Remi Garde who is the current manager of Lyon. There is no criticism of individuals, or no mention of a new defensive coach [.

Arsenal take on Bolton at the Emirates, and despite a 3-1 win by a second XI over Shrewsbury in the Carling Cup on Tuesday, the Wenger Boys still have plenty of points to prove.

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Robin Van Persie scored twice as Arsenal overran 10-man Bolton 3-0 to complete a one-sided Premier League win at the Emirates Stadium.

The home captain set Arsenal on the road to three much-needed points when he dribbled past Fabrice Muamba to thump the ball beyond Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen from eight yards out on 47 minutes.

Feels good to win again, doesn't it?

After our last league fart, that awful rainy day against Blackburn, everyone, from Wenger to the average fan, saw this match as the true must-win. Robin van Persie said our season started today. The poisonous pundits smelled blood had we lost this one, and for the first time I was inclined to agree- losing at home to a sinking Bolton, with the second-worst EPL defense this season (try to guess who had the first), would have been just too much for us to bear.

Only four Arsenal players would get into Spurs' team... and two of them are injured!

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