Arsenal 2 - 1 FC Thun

I didn't get to see Gilberto's wonder goal (when Arsenal players score using their HEAD from a CORNER KICK, that's wonder goal). But I heard it was a powerful header allright. And our second goal came from Sol Campbell's long pass. Yes, LONG PASS!!! How I wish we carry on practicing on our set pieces and long passes. Sol Campbell's long pass wasn't an easy one to receive but Dennis, by divine intervention, was back to his old magical best for few seconds. And did you see how glad the lad was? This is his final season and definitely it's a shame that a player of his pedigree don't have a CL medal to show despite his illustrious career and achievements. But even if he does fail to win any CL medal, we know that he is and will forever be a legend.

van Persie's high boot earned him a red card many thought was too harsh a decision. I think when you play for Arsenal you should know that you are judged rather differently. If you play dangerously, though not maliciously, you know you gonna get it from the ref. Considering the amount of stitches the Thun's player got I think we should feel sorry for him instead of booing him. Of course another Thun's player's remark on how van Persie could make Bruce Lee proud goes to show that Cantona or Roy Keane weren't really famous in Swiss. All in all, a good lesson for our youngster.

I thought we played and attacked well. Reyes was marvelous leading the line and Gilberto handled the midfield with ease. Arsenal being Arsenal, we let in another freak goal. I didn't see the goal but seems that it has got to do with Lauren or Kolo or both. Why wasn't that surpise me? Sol seemed solid and Cole seemed purposeful in that game. Freddie missed some very good chances but glad you are back, Soldier.

Next up, the troubled Everton. But with Arsenal you just know anything could happen.