Well we come away once again empty handed from the Emirates. The third time this season and the second time in the space of 3 days. Luckily we don’t have to do this every week.

In all honesty you can look at it glass half full. We won’t have to do this all the time. If KK came in and we did not pick up a few points against the lower clubs it would be a little bit more worrying but even so it is going to take time. Perhaps getting the big boys out the way now while we are going through the small initial transition of changing perceptions on the field is a better idea. At present you wouldn’t expect us to get these kind of results unless it was an utter shock.

The game with the Smogs at the weekend is the more important match. Owen looked as though he was being picked out a bit more although the service wasn’t quite the quality you would like and an eager beaver linesmen that seemed as though he had a twitch in his arm.

We did get more chances towards the end. Butt hitting the crossbar and a easy test for Almunia after Ameobi was in on goal. The scoreline to some extent really did flatter Arsenal once again. They were better though and have the confidence we lack.

A peach of a goal from Flamini probably against the run of play in the 2nd half put the final nail in the coffin but fair play to the lads they kept going even after a debatable offside goal from Fabregas.

In truth there are some nice signs of things picking up. The only issue is the creativity through to the strikers… At least now we have Emre back and we can see what he can do under KK and its looking likely we’ll see some African cup of nations lads back soon as well which will boost the squad.

No signings in January isn’t the worst thing if it means getting the right ones in the summer.

What did you guys think of the game?

Date: Jan 30th, 2008 · Comments RSS · Tags: Matches