Okay, so the FA rejected Arsenal's appeal of Vermie's red card.. He ends up with only a one game suspension though. It could have been worse as the FA could have tacked on more games if they thought Arsenal was being petty about the situation. Although, I don't know how one decides that. Yesterday, I wrote that I did not understand Arsene's thinking considering the risk involved if the appeal was rejected. This morning, however, Arseblog gave me food for thought. The "Gaffer" might have been trying to save Sol from having to play this weekend so he will be fresh for Wednesday. His other option is Sylvestre which none of us are comfortable with. Birmingham may not be Barcelona as they're in 9th place and one point behind Everton. But this is the EPL title we're talking about, which requires more more sweat, determination and focus than a tournament like the Champions League. Birmingham has a -3 goal differential but is only one point behind eighth place? That means they are tough in the back as our two top competitors have experienced.
Wenger may still play Song in the back alongside Sylvestre or...I don't see the another option other than using up the Big Man and him being tired Wednesday. I can now see why Arsene appealed. He was hoping not to have to make this choice. The make up of the squad Saturday I think will say much about where his focus is.
Short post today other then to note that Rooney's knee problem is bothering him and may keep him from playing Bolton which is good for us. Bolton will play "physical" and the attack from Man U. diminishes a great deal with Rooney off the pitch. Berbatov could step up I guess...Nah.
Take care and I'll be back tomorrow if there is anything to talk about. This blogging thing is pretty fun, actually!
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