Well another win up the shanties of Bolton. I will have to mention that I did predict the score at 3-1 as well. So that win, combined with the rest of the results from Saturday and Sunday, put us top of the league. Liverpool found a way to draw with Stoke, and ManUre and Chelski played out a 1-1 draw, so it was great for us to get all 3 points away from home. Click to continue reading...

So the silly season is over for a few months and Sky Sports News' audience figures will no doubt drop back down to more regular levels until late January. The transfer window has closed and surprise, surprise, Berba has joined ManUre. Although all Spurs fans will be disappointed, I think we can also feel relieved that the episode is finally over. Click to continue reading...

First things first my fellow gunners, Don't Panic. There is no need for some of this in-fighting that I have witnessed on different blogs and message boards between those of us who truly love the sport and are passionate about the Arsenal. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, regardless or not if it questions the wisdom of our fearless leader Mr.

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I'll admit that Arsenal haven't performed well in the opening two games of the season but we have won both and that is what counts.

We have one foot in the next round of the Champions League and have three points in the Premiership.

We haven't won the two games with our usual tantalising football but we have won in ways we have had trouble with in the past. Click to continue reading...

Gooners

To all those who lambasted me for the last column, it is not Silvestre I am having a pop at. I said I don't mind the player because I think he will add experience to the squad. Plus he will probably spill Fergie's tricks over to Manure and will help when we play them next.

I am also not ranting at contracts given before they turn 30, but new/renew contracts to players after that. Click to continue reading...

Gooners

I have not written for a long time but have read and watched during my time of absence. I have to say some have been so swayed by the media they are losing their grip on reality. Every bit of news churned out, be it real or sensationalised, are commented upon. They would do well to take a step back and think for themselves logically (example, Henry to Manure). Click to continue reading...

One of today's footballing headlines is the payout to Ben Collett, former ManUre reserves player who was injured in a bad tackle and has since had to retire from football.

All the reports about the outcome of the court case have been fairly matter of fact but I can't help wondering if there will be any repercussions. Click to continue reading...

Henry to the ManUre? Surely not.

Crouchy in blue kit? How weird is that?

Fergie playing mind games? Well I never.

The Arse being beaten by McLaren's lot? I don't think so.

Kaka to Chel$ea? That will be interesting.

Leicester City winning their first opening day match since 2002? Click to continue reading...

Standard de Liege seems to be the nearest team of any significance around here.

Judging by the posters in the bar where we had ‘bier' and some ‘frittes' at lunchtime, it would seem they were the champions last season (2007-8).

I'm not sure of what. Are they Belgium's ManUre I wonder? Click to continue reading...

There really isn't anything to write about today. Seriously there is almost no news. I should have saved my report on Toure's malaria until today just so I had something to write. I guess there is a little bit of good news, in that Eduardo will be back to watch the Emirates Cup. He's still rehabbing in Brazil but he is on schedule for his recovery and everything appears to be going well. Click to continue reading...

Juande Ramos is an undisputed cup expert, winning five trophies at Sevilla and obviously one with us (so far). We were knocked out of this season's FA Cup by ManUre (at Old Trafford) and the UEFA Cup on penalties to PSV – neither of which could be described as embarrassing exits. Despite some of my recent doom and gloom, I am excited about what next season's cup competitions have to offer. Click to continue reading...