"Yes!" roared our BFG. "Yes!" The club that has spent zero transfer dollars outlasted and outplayed Mr. Levy's 100 million pound squad. Make no mistake, the new players brought in for Spurs are of some quality, but did not have time to bed in before they went up against our starting XI who are more than acquainted with each other.
Corporal Jenksinson started over Sagna who fell sick the night before, Koz was back alongside Per, and the rest of the squad were the usual suspects.
At the kickoff, I knew our boys were up for the match just by the way Giroud outright sprinted to challenge the passing of Spurs back four. I know Ollie GEEE is not everyone's cup of tea as a striker, but his work rate both offensively and defensively was a sight to behold. His lack of pace can be forgiven by his reading of the game demonstrated by the timing of his run to the back post. And a terrific, technical finish off his outside of his left foot was too much for Lloris. His improvement so far this season has been fun to watch.
Rambo continued his marshaling of the Arsenal by providing another combative performance. He too battled for every ball and then provided an extra push up the pitch when needed after Jack left due to (thankfully) stomach cramps.
Santi sent in through ball after through ball and Theo ran Danny Rose into the ground.
My only concern during the match was Gibb's performance. He had several mislaid passes through the match which contributed to our 43% possession rate. This isn't Kieran's first game back from his head injury so either he 1) just had an off day or 2) perhaps he also caught the stomach bug making its rounds through the squad. I am hoping for the second.
In the end, and after the agony of five minutes added time, we walked away with a lovely and well deserved three points. Olivier earned the Man of the Match award with Rambo standing alongside him answering a question about needed transfers with maturity and aplomb.
In the post game press conference, Wenger admitted that he might have a surprise for us as far as transfers goes. At the time that I am writing this, the Bale Sale is official, and the link to Ozil has resurfaced with Skysports' Guillem Balague's tweet.
Cadena Ser: Madrid and Arsenal have reached a deal for Ozil, 45+5m euros pending agreement with the player who is desperate to leave
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) September 1, 2013
I'd be delighted to sign one that got away. However, considering his published remarks about wanting to stay at Real, I am confused that Balague referred to Ozil as "desperate to leave". His public comments have been the very opposite. I do hope he is desperate. I am concerned that a forced ousting might negatively affect his attitude at the club. He would be joining two other German internationals. Perhaps that could alleviate any possible petulance. There are other possible links such as DiMaria, Mata, Draxler, and Hernandez. With the window counting down, who knows what can happen?
Anyway, that's all I have for now. My weekend has been sent into Happyland by our victory and perforamce over the Spuds. So, it's well done, well earned, and let's get in some reinforcements. These boys deserve it. Have a good one you Gooners.
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