Have Arsenal Pressed the Self-Destruct Button?

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Year after year, Arsenal sell their best players which ultimately provides them with yet another and another trophy less season, such has been the case for at least half of the last decade.

All of a sudden, The Invincibles seem nothing more than just a distant memory.

"Of all the things, I still remember, Summer's never looked the same, The years go by and the time just seems to fly by, But the memories remain."

Thierry Henry, Fredrik Ljungberg, Patrick Viera, Sol Campbell right through to Mathieu Flamini, Aleksandr Hleb and now the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor and perhaps even Kolo Toure.

"I'm rushing back to let you know, No, No, There's no life after you."

Whatever might be the reason for this—whether it's covering the stadium debt, whether it's the lack of funds given to Arsene Wenger, or whether it's the persistent injuries that never seem to go away—the mere fact remains, these departures significantly weaken Arsenal and how then, can you expect them to go and compete consistently for silverware?

"You'd think I'd learn my lesson by now, You'd think that I'd some how figure out, That if you strike the match, you're bound to feel the flame."

They might get a high-flying start but as Christmas approaches, they slowly and steadily begin to fall out of contention for the league.

Arsenal fans were delighted by the sale of Emmanuel Adebayor, the badge kisser who was found offside, more often than not, scored 16 goals in all competitions last season (in 38 appearances)

"No you don't belong to me, I think you lied to me, and with my back against the wall, it's hard to be strong."

Wenger has yet to bring in a replacement for the Togo striker who joined Manchester City for a fee reportedly worth £25 million.

Mirko Vucinic, Obafemi Martins, Edin Dzeko, and Marouane Chamakh are the latest in a long line of forwards being linked to the club, yet, the Gunners haven't seen any new arrival since that of Thomas Vermaelen.

"It's no surprise, I won't be here tomorrow, I can't believe that I stayed till today."

It now appears, out of nowhere that Nicklas Bendtner is apparently, ready to step up to the plate and replace him. Mind you, I think this is the same Bendtner who was blasted by certain sections of the Arsenal faithful last season until he scored a late winner against Bolton, was it?

The same Bendtner who clashed with Adebayor? The same Bendtner who walked out of a night club without his pants, earlier this summer? The same Bendtner who apparently rejected a move to AC Milan?

"I know this will take time, can you give me one last chance to make it right."

However, there is Robin Van Persie, who has pledged his future to the club, what a relief that must be for Arsene Wenger!

"For the first time, you can open your eyes and see the world without your sorrow."

Eduardo seems to have a recovered from a career-threatening and Andrei Arshavin seems to have settled in well at the Emirates Stadium, so perhaps, Arsene Wenger is content with what he's got.

If they need some backup, I'd think Wenger would like to turn to the likes of Carlos Vela and perhaps even play Theo Walcott upfront, if needed to do so.

Arsene Wenger refuses to press the panic button and well, why should he?

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