Manu and Milan

I am back from the sabbatical and hope to be a regular poster from now on.

The Manu game cant be put as anything else but thrashing and to think that we put out a stronger team than them makes it all the more worse. The pitch at OT was a disgrace as the gaffer pointed out correctly but we just did not turn up on the day. I am still not sure whether Bendtner is a finished article yet and Eduardo seems to have hit a slump after a bright beginning to first team football. The match also showed how much we miss Flamini in the middle. I am a big fan of Bert but i think its time he leaves. I dont know whether its a lack of match practice or what but he had one of his worst games in an Arsenal shirt.

I could not watch the Milan game but i am told that we were in control for most of the game but could not score. Ade missed a sitter in the last few minutes but we now have a tough task at the San siro in 2 weeks time. Milan are a totally different side at home but they will venture out more and that should give us a chance to hit them on the break. Kolo's injury is a big blow but Big Phil looks like he has done away with the "1 mistake per game" syndrome and looks to have forged a strong partnership with Willy.

A tricky fixture at St. Andrews awaits us over the weekend and it is a must win game to maintain the lead over Manu and Chelsea.