Arsenal: The Heart Always Wins!

A late, late post for you today. I'm in the process of switching jobs, and that has prevented me from posting at the usual time. I will definitely try and keep it regular, and on time from here on in.

It's going to be a short one today, as I try to cram all the Arsenal proceedings down into this post for you lot. There's a lot going on, so I will point you in the direction of the stories.

The big news today is that we will be without the services of Mathieu Flamini for the next 3 weeks. That, as you would imagine, is a huge blow for us. He is a real terrier in midfield, and his never say die spirit is infectious. This would mean that Gilberto will have more to offer in an Arsenal shirt, as he seems like the logical replacement to the Frenchman. Gilberto did not look half bad in the game against Liverpool in midweek, and here's hoping he can step into the worn out shoes of the Flamster.

Le Prof speaks about the season and particularly regarding whether he made a mistake in not making any new signings in the January transfer window. Arsene said that he did make mistakes, but not necessarily any big ones.

"Of course, I'm not pretentious enough to say I didn't make mistakes. Even if I managed for 150 years I would still make mistakes. In this job, you can never prove afterwards that you were right and nobody can prove you were wrong. Only results prove that. I'm humble enough to accept I make mistakes and I will every year. But I don't know if I made a big mistake this season."

You don't really need to be a genius to see that we are lacking some quality in some areas of the pitch, and I think that needs to be adressed in the summer. More thoughts on this will be valid in the closed season. Arsene reportedly has a large warchest at his disposal, now only if he will use some of it.

Obafemi Martins may remove himself from our shopping list if this is to be believed. There were rumours of him making the switch to Arsenal last season, what really does transpire though we will all have to wait and see.

While we are on the topic of the squad and strengthening it, Arsene thinks that we have not done too badly, considering the cash splashed by the other big 'uns. Arsene says that he will sign just one experienced player in the summer, it's here.

It sounds a bit worrying, don't you think? We will need more than one player, but as always, we must weigh in that Wenger is always very cagey when it comes to signings. Preferring to keep his cards really close to his chest.

Wenger has replied to Mad Jens' outburtsts and you can find it all here. Arsene also came in to support Senderos. The Swiss defender has had his detractors about his up and down performances. Wenger said,

"He is good enough. He had a bad game but he played well against Milan earlier on. Also we lost four goals at Liverpool last year with Kolo Toure and William Gallas in defence. We win and lose as a team."

We win and lose as a team, nice innit?

Ahead of the game at Old Trafford. Le Boss called it a must win, and said winning the title from here on in will be his greatest achievement. It will be his greatest, don't you think, considering we are a bit down in the dumps at the moment. Arsene had this to say-

"It will be the greatest achievement of my career because we are swimming against the stream at the moment. But I still believe this team can produce it."

"For us the game on Sunday is the game of the season. If we do not win this game we have no chance."

Quickly now, as I resort to do quick roundup of the stories doing the rounds. Wenger has replied to Mad Jens' outburtst and you can find it all here.

Arsene speaks about letting Thierry go last season. As great a player as the Frenchman was, I think the team has made plenty of progress this season in his absence. Arsene says he has no regret over letting Henry leave, and I will have to say I agree. Arsene has not completely ruled out a move for an Henry return, but chances of this are at best slim, so I wouldn't hold my breath.

The man at the helm also comments about the criticism of the club, saying that some of it, especially those that question the ethos of the club are bit 'over the top'.
Cescy and Ade are in line for the PFA award, and you can read all about it here.

We have a big game on Sunday at Old Trafford. My head says that we may win, and even though we win, I really don't see us winning the title. My heart though, says that we will beat the Manky Shite and bomb on to re-claim the title. In these sort of situations the heart always wins! If not, I might as well follow cricket!

Come on Arsenal!!