Arsenal: Inconsistent Club Still on Track Thanks To Key Players

An inconsistent performance, an inconsistent display, yet all three points were in the bag after the referee blew the whistle to mark the end of a surprisingly difficult game against a stubborn and unyielding Wolves side, who some might say were unlucky to exit the pitch without anything to show for their hard-work.

Arsenal have been in an on and off form this season, while many may argue that the Gunners have been like this in recent years, but this is quite different. Had it not been for the abundance of injuries that plagued the red and white army last season (especially to RVP and the Arsenal attackers), Arsenal would've ended the season with a trophy, but naturally anti-football teams like Stoke made life hell for the Gunners.

This year however, Arsenal have wasted precious points in both the Champions League and the EPL, and they have only themselves to blame. Had it not been for a number of players, Arsenal would've wasted even more points up to this point, and would've lost their chances at the title before Christmas.

According to stats, Chamakh, Song and Fabianski have so far given Arsenal more than 10 points, while indeed Fabianski might have been responsible for the goal against Newcastle, the good far outweigh the bad this season for the young Pole. Besides, the entire team was to blame against Newcastle, despite twice hitting the post, Arsenal were still found lacking.

When asked about his side, Arsene Wenger gave the same replies, his talk about resilience and determination are starting to sound more like a broken record, and a sense of déjà vu is triggered by his comments, which are sounding more trite with every passing interview.

Wenger's hackneyed answers can only go so far, but the Arsenal manager needs a different approach to his game, regardless of whether Arsenal emerge victorious or not.

Chelsea's banal style of play comes to mind, while their game can be described as the definition of boring, no one can deny the level of consistency displayed by them. Anchelotti isn't a man of pretty football, he is a man of effective football, his Milan record is a good enough proof.

Arsenal are currently third in the EPL, but just looking at the fixtures and the games played can only leave Gooners disappointed by the fact that they aren't sitting second or even first in the table. Losing to Newcastle and West Brom is bad enough, but losing to both teams at the Emirates Stadium, who were promoted this season can only display profligacy on behalf of the Arsenal team, six points that some might consider guaranteed were lost, and the trips away to teams like Birmingham can only complicate things more.

Song and a select few have assured that Arsenal are still in the neck of things, but the rest of the players need to deliver, despite Rooney's brilliance last season he was still unable to let Manchester United emerge victorious, Arsenal need to display consistency.

Arsenal play Everton next, and needless to say, it's going to be a crucial game for the Gunners, Wenger can only hope that injuries don't occur, and hope that RVP and Vermaelen return from injuries safely, and hope RVP doesn't play for Holland in the upcoming National fixtures.

As things stand, Arsenal are still in the race for the title, but a lack of character is apparent, and must be addressed posthaste. Wenger must  teach the Gunners one thing; take it one game at a time.