Arsenal Mantap

Yeah, you read the title. We won, but it is not a convincing win. I dare to say it is due to Song and Denilson partnership in the middle. I thought the three middle men with that partnership doesn't work well for us. We become vulnerable at the back. Then, it will end with Koscielny-hunting since he was the one who tend to be exposed.

Well, I guess Arsene didn't have any other option. He must rest the likes of Wilshire and Rosicky for top table clash with ManU. With the remaining resources, the manager managed to get us through. Although we failed to fulfill the expectation to qualify as the group leader.

The players didn't perform like they used to. I thought starters like Andrey have been used too much. The manager seemed to notice it and moved to introduce Theo into the game. He made the right decision since Theo gave us the needed lead. And later on, Nasri once again presented us his moment of brilliance in our third goal which kill the game. Samir has proved himself again that he is an important player for us.

Speaking of Nasri, there is a report informing that a 5-years-deal will be offered and accepted by the French. On the other hand, Arshavin is yet to hear anything from the club.

Back to the Champions League. We finished second which sees us facing one of the group leaders in the next round. Since the rule forbid the teams from the same country to face each other, it leaves Real Mardrid, Barca, Bayern or Schalke for us to beat. Pretty tough, eh? It will be Spain or Germany for us.

But now we need to focus on Manchester United. Although our track record doesn't impress me, I still think we will maintain the top spot. ManU will probably face us without Rio and Scholes. Without Scholes, they tend to lack in creativity. It will be a plus for us. In addition, we will probably have Cesc coming back though the skipper said he won't rush and risk his hamstring.

Well, with or without Cesc, I still believe we have adequate squad to win this. How bout you? :)

Til then, Arsenal Mantap.

PS : It is reported that a 2millions offer for Zagreb youngster, Vrsaljko, has been accepted. The transfer has been claimed a done deal with the feature to loan him back until the end of the season.