We're Going For It!!!

Arsene is playing Sol on Saturday!! I said last posting that his squad selection would reveal what his aspirations are for this season. Many fans assume he only wants the CL championship as it is the only trophy missing from his shelf. We are going for the EPL crown. YES! I do not remember the season being this exciting for a long time now. We are still the dark horses, of course, due to not only being third, but also because of the goal difference. I have such a good feeling, though. Women's intuition? Maybe. All I know is that I am salivating at the possiblity of being Premier League champions. There's nothing like knowing you will be on the edge of your seat every game as there is so much at stake. And don't think that our boys don't deserve it! They have been ridiculed and wrote off for almost three years. They have fought back and deserve mounds of accolades from us. Even if you disagree with the youth policy, and you wanted Wenger to buy big name stars, you cannot tell me that you haven't been surprised and impressed by their development and improvement. You can't tell me that for the next seven games, you do not think these players deserve your support and gratitude for persevering through a mostly negative media and fan climate. John Terry couldn't even take a few weeks' worth of criticism without it affecting his form. Look how these "boys" have responded. They have responded like men.

Arsene in his press conference, discussed the tight title race. I think it is easy to imagine that he is enjoying it. He is competitive and has faith in his team and the "momentum" they have established.


Who is going to be in the lineup this Saturday? It will be interesting. He usually plays Sagna instead of Eboue away from home. Birmingham does not seem to be a real scoring threat, so he may sacrifice the defensive solidity of Sagna for the attacked-minded Eboue (remember the goal differential). He will undoubtedly play Song and probably Diaby. If he plays Silvestre, Denilson will be left on the bench. Will he play two 30- somethings next to each other in the back? Either way, I think if we have a good lead in the second half, he could substitute Denilson/Silvestre for Sol, move Song to the back, and save the Big Man's legs a bit. Up front? Bendy knocked his ankle in the West Ham game and will have a fitness test tomorrow. Wenger seems confident of his return. Bendtner may not always score goals, but he causes trouble, and I like that. Now if he could just get that first touch under control...Jeane would be much happier. If however, he is not deemed "fit", Eduardo needs some playing time, and I think he's due for some Du-Du magic (see what I did there?)

Well, we certainly have a lot to look forward to! Not only will I be glued to Arsenal performances, but Manure and Chelski's outcomes will demand my attention as well (I usually try to ignore them as much as possible). Take a deep breath now. Get ready... set... and go!