Arsenal: In Need of SOS

Someone needs to help Arsenal. Two thrashings, an obstinate manager and a hat-trick of misses by Theo Walcott later, Arsenal's season is well and truly over.

I cannot believe Arsenal could have conceded four goals yesterday. After an opening spell of great passing and movement, Arsenal fell to another sucker punch—yet again.

This time, a free kick was delivered over the top and Alex had all the time in the world to power a header beyond the hapless Fabianski.

It was another case of deja vu. Except this time round, the time taken to knock the wind out of a fanciful Arsenal beginning was longer.

There is no doubt that this Arsenal team can pass. The off the ball movement, the flicks and tricks no doubt frighten teams.

Yet, this ambitious play goes nowhere against big clubs. The finishing by Arsenal in recent games has been nothing short of horrendous.

I have maintained that Walcott is rubbish and he has shown just why he does not deserve another chance in an Arsenal jersey for a big game ever again.

The amount of times Walcott failed to provide that final touch to turn a series of passes into a goal is shambolic.

I cannot understand why Wenger continues to persist with him when it is obvious he is not ready for the big games yet.

In true form, Wenger said in the aftermath of the Chelsea thrashing: "It is more a question of balance in the team rather than individuals. At the moment, I don't know what funds will be available.

"I will be told by the club. We have to continue to improve, but in the areas where it is right. It is not necessarily about quantity of money.''

These comments show that Wenger still has wool over his eyes. He cannot see what the fans can see—that Arsenal need experience. The more the merrier. 

This is turning into a tiresome diatribe against Wenger. His policy is capitulating in front of his face and, instead of admitting that Arsenal need help, he merely continues to stick his face in his hands. 

Arsenal fans are frustrated. Say all you want that we are a spoilt lot, but how I wish I could turn back time and bring back the likes of Pires, Wiltord, Ljungberg, Vieira, Henry, and Bergkamp again.

With this lineup, the scoreline last night could well have been the reverse.