Later this morning Arsene will meet the press for his pre-Aston Villa press conference. And beyond the normal information we get from one of these gatherings, I have to say I'm really curious as to how it will go down.

It'll be the first time he's faced the media since Sunday's defeat to United and that reaction to his decision to take off Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Ever notice in America, once September rolls around, it's almost impossible to find any NFL analysis on television?(Damn it, I've got to remind myself that sometimes sarcasm -- no matter how syrupy thick -- can sometimes get lost in a blog post or (especially) a text message.)It's getting to the point where a show like "Meet the Press" is probably going to have a "Start 'em/Sit 'em" segment

Morning all, the new season is just a day away and this morning Arsene will meet the press in what is sure to be a fun-filled romp full of japery and good cheer.

Last night, we got a glimpse of the interview Arsene does with the official site before every game. He confirmed that it was true we had to sort out the Cesc issue and called the Nasri situation 'stable', before adding:

It is very difficult to speak about possible transfers but we are in a situation where we have to make decisions one way or the other.

Meet the Press: A United Rio Ferdinand and Sir Alex Ferguson speak at a news conference today ahead of Saturday's UEFA Champions League finale (AP Photos).

Let's hope I'm not jinxing the occasion or over-hyping it, but all the signs are pointing to a game for the ages when this one kicks off at about 11:30 a.

New York Red Bulls-Chivas USA, 4 p.m. Galavision live, 5 p.m. on Prime

Bulls brain trust: Thierry Henry, coach Hans Backe, and Rafael Marquez meet the press in Montreal before New York's midweek friendly for the Frenchman's French-Canadian fans against the Impact (AP Photo).