Ever since Chamakh signed for Arsenal there has been a question, how will the Moroccan play with Van Persie in the same team. Arsene has in the past mentioned that he will look at various options including a change in formation, something that many fans have been demanding.

Intriguingly enough, we saw Van Persie in a deeper role against Wigan in the Carling Cup.

Rafa Benitez is a very good manager. He's won the Champions League, UEFA Cup, La Liga, FA Cup, and probably a number of other less significant titles. If my memory serves me right the Spaniard also had the upper hand in his battles with the Dark Lord of Anti-Football when the Portuguese was at Chelsea.

A few days back, during the course of some random web surfing, I came across a quote by former US president John F. Kennedy. It took a few moments to sink in but since then I haven't stopped admiring the wisdom captured in just a few words. Moreover, it's extremely relevant in the context of Arsenal FC.

While the postponement of the Stoke fixture has led to a rather boring week for fans, I feel it could just turn out to be the lucky break Arsenal needed.

In terms of personnel, Arsenal will probably have the best team available for the big one against Chelsea. I've not checked the details but it could be the first time in a long while that a full strength Gunners side will meet one of the rivals.

I haven't had the chance to look at the United game again or to even study the chalkboards and there is plenty of chat on the internet about that, most of which is just zero-value noise, so I thought it's best to leave that game aside for a day or two. I do want to discuss how Manchester United have a much better organized collective defensive system (best in the League if not the best in the world) but it'll take some work.

I often find Player interviews on ATVO offer something interesting. An insight into a player's psyche, thoughts on the spirit within the dressing room, opinions on various issues, or even some personal tidbits; there is something in these that we don't get from regular media coverage. And after listening to his last few interviews, Wojciech Szczesny is fast becoming one of my favourite players.

I don't think anyone will argue against the fact that Arsenal are defensively weak down their left flank. And as far as mindless criticism goes, it's hardly surprising that Clichy has taken over from the goalkeepers.

Having watched the game again and after looking at the facts there is no doubt the game against United was quite close and could have gone either way.

The other day I read this article about Wilshere that had a few quotes. A couple of lines stood out.

You never get ahead of yourself, you just can't. Take the boss, for example. He won't say too much but he's never completely pleased.

Even if you've had a good game he'll always say, ‘You could have done this better'.

Arsene Wenger has come out and unequivocally stated that he doesn't see any room for January signings. I'm sure many fans are unhappy with this proclamation by Le Boss. If we make a sum total of the players Arsenal need to sign, based on various opinions on the internet, we need a GK, CB, LB, RB, DM, AM (to replace Fabregas because he is surely going!

All of last season and even at the end of the summer transfer window I was one of the few who maintained that Arsenal didn't need a new Keeper. Almost halfway through the season many fans have come to accept this while some still go on about a Keeper signing with complete disregard to facts and what actually happens on the pitch.

In India, particularly in the north, there is a saying, "sher kabhi ghaas nahin khaata hai". A loose literal translation would be, a lion (no matter how starved he might be) doesn't eat grass. For a football hungry person like me a weekend disrupted by weather spells disaster when the Arsenal game is postponed.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has been robbed of about $500,000 in a systematic attack on his back account. Police officials confirmed the incident on Wednesday and said a domestic employee, Tabarez's sister and brother-in-law were being held. Officials would not confirm the amount, but suggested newspaper accounts was accurate.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has been robbed of about $500,000 in a systematic attack on his back account. Police officials confirmed the incident on Wednesday and said a domestic employee, Tabarez's sister and brother-in-law were being held. Officials would not confirm the amount, but suggested newspaper accounts was accurate.

In his post match comments after the defeat-like draw against Wigan Arsene talked about the lack of communication at the back.

We need to communicate much better. That's something we need to rectify.

Nobody is taking charge on the organisation side, there is no voice when the focus drops a little bit.