Interesting times in Highbury right now. The Gooners have put together a nice run of form, although the locals are still of the opinion that a few more experienced re-inforcments would have been handy right now.
Strangely, the Gooners who I have spoken to are still on the fence about Wenger. They are of the opinion that Wenger doesn't like spending money because he wants to look like a genius if they win, and wants a ready made excuse if they don't. The way he carried on after the recent Hull FA Cup tie didn't exactly endear him to the locals either. I was surprised because the locals usually back their own no matter what, but there still seems to be a fair degree of animosity towards Wenger from the people I speak to (a very small group of locals in Highbury pubs).
Villa have hit a massive wall, and to be honest I think they are cactus. Spurs did you guys a massive favour last weekend, and Liverpool finished off the job yesterday. Arsenal are locks for 4th spot. Yes, it does pain me to say that.
Luckily Spurs improved form has softened the blow. In an unbelievable turn of events, we are currently only 3 points out of 7th which will be the last Uefa Cup spot for next year. It will be ridiculous if we end up there after the start to the season that we had.
I must say, that is a comment I do agree with. He loves excuses. He has a great record at our club, but i'm still unsure whether he is the right man to take us forward. Every one has there time to go out, regardless of how good they are, and I am nearly convinced it is Arsenes.
We did need to sign a creative player, DM, and CB. We got Andrei so the playmaker part is complete. However, Wenger needs to move on the other two positions. Which we all know he won't. This rules us out of any title race in the near future, however cup competitions have some degree of luck, whereas the league- the best team almost certainly wins. I am still pissed at AW for letting Diarra go and keeping Flamini as a starting DM as Lassana is clearly a better player. It was unfortunate Flamini played out of his skin in that season.
Villa are gone, yes, don't rule out the Toffees though. I think we will do enough, but we don't win on a consistent basis to lock it in.
Haha, I can't believe your position on the table after that start. It is a joke. Your points as an indication is still mediocre, but your playing well enough to get the last spot for European Qualification. I would be more focused on hoping you guys fall like a bag of shit, but I'll just be relieved to finish 4th out of this season in all honesty. Deep down though, with Wenger, I think it will be a similar struggle next season.