Arsenal Missing the Echoes of Last Season

Last season was a terrific season for Arsenal Football Club and they were whispers that they might produce the same form when it came to the new Barclay's Premier League season. But the touch has been abandoning the Arsenal team. It all started so well for Arsenal except for the blip against Fulham at Craven Cottage. But they bounce back after the lost and took every chance to win.

It all started at the Emirates Stadium when Hull City visited Arsenal. Predictions from experts were high and even some people said that Arsenal would win that particular match comfortably. Hull was at the Emirates and they were there to get at least a point. But they left with so much more.

After giving Arsenal a one goal lead through an own goal, Giovanni went and surprise all the Arsenal players with his incredible strike from long range and Daniel Cousin’s header ensured that Hull would be leaving the Emirates with all three points and became the second team to ever beat Arsenal at the Emirates.

Flashes of Arsene Wenger’s rage by slamming a water bottle to the ground showed that the Frenchman were agitated and disappointed with his team.

After the Hull incident, Arsenal started to get worse and worse. Losing to Manchester City, Stoke City and Aston Villa. To make matters worse, after taking a 4-2 lead against arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur, they lost their concentration and gave Tottenham the chance to equalise to make it 4-4. After that particular match, William Gallas has boldly spoke out his rage against his team and made him to lose the Arsenal captaincy.

But they were lots to cheer for Arsenal after beating Manchester United at the Emirates after the horrific draw against the Lilywhites. Nasri’s double strike made sure Arsenal had all three points in the bag and to prove yet again that they are still in the title race.

The win against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge also holds a dear place in the hearts of all Arsenal fans. Robin Van Persie’s brilliant double showed that they are a force to be reckoned with.

In these past few weeks, Arsenal had become a mediocre club with successive draws against Everton and West Ham. The loss of key players such as Cesc Fabregas, Tomas Rosicky, Theo Walcott and Eduardo to injuries had dampened their hopes of the title. With whispers that Andrei Arshavin could join Arsenal in January brought a glimpse of hope but even Wenger had said that do not expect Arshavin to be an instant saviour.

Losing Mathieu Flamini and Alexander Hleb to AC Milan and Barcelona respectively could have been a factor why Arsenal lost their touch this season. Flamini is a defensive midfielder who enjoyed playing with Arsenal. He has even said that they might be a possibility of him joining Arsenal if they want him.

His career at AC Milan has been going on well and he looks as though he enjoys the football he’s playing but it’s a different story for Hleb at the Nou Camp. Hleb brings creativity to the Arsenal team and he’s strength are not use by Barcelona completely. He has been a regular on the bench as Pep Guardiola is using Leo Messi on the left wing of the Barcelona team.

Arsenal season in the Premier League is not looking good for them. With successive draws against Everton and West Ham, Arsenal are still five points behind Aston Villa and there is a slight probability that they might not even get a fourth place and the last Champions League spot.

The only silverware that Arsenal has a shot on winning is the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League. And that’s if they are able to face Cardiff City on February 16 and AS Roma on February 24.