Eight out of Nine
So we have won eight out of our last nine games. What can I say? The lads.. they are amazing. We would be foolish to think that we will continue winning each and every game. But we can see that the team play with a real hunger there. They play with a real belief. Chelsea have not been convincing so far and while Man Utd have been peaking lately, we have beaten them at Old Trafford and all these give our players a genuine confidence that they can actually win the title this time around.
We didn't have that belief last season.
The 0-4 win against Reading was particularly special. It was delivered in the most Wenger-ish way possible. Many thought that it was as good as the unbeatable team. Both are equally good but they are different.
Cesc Fabregas is the difference.
The team is no longer symbolized by PV's powerful play. And while TH is still playing a very important part, it is Fabregas who dictates the tempo.
Cesc, Hleb, Rosicky, and TH are the four players who made our passing game such a joy to watch. Reading's players were simply in awe and some of our passes were simply unthinkable to them.
The second (Hleb's) and third goal (van Persie's) was very good in my opinion. Many claim that the third was the best. That certainly was the most Arsenal goal as Hleb could have attempted a shot and yet he passed the ball to the Dutchman who I thought was not playing as well as the other did. But we shall spare him any criticism given the goal and the win.
Another thing that we could observe from the Reading game was the difference it made when Wenger made the substitution. Almost instantly, our players lost the rhytm and we gave away balls. Arsenal's style of play count heavily on the understanding among the players. If there is no international football break and no serious injury to the key personnels for one season, I am certain that we will have great chance of winning the title on that season.
I didn't watch the Carling Cup game against WBA so I can't say much. But Aliadiere looked promising and his finishing was certainly as good as ever. He didn't lose his pace too. He has delivered almost every time he was called upon. Now it's up to the Professor to give him chance.
And let's hope that our youngsters win the Cup this time around!
We didn't have that belief last season.
The 0-4 win against Reading was particularly special. It was delivered in the most Wenger-ish way possible. Many thought that it was as good as the unbeatable team. Both are equally good but they are different.
Cesc Fabregas is the difference.
The team is no longer symbolized by PV's powerful play. And while TH is still playing a very important part, it is Fabregas who dictates the tempo.
Cesc, Hleb, Rosicky, and TH are the four players who made our passing game such a joy to watch. Reading's players were simply in awe and some of our passes were simply unthinkable to them.
The second (Hleb's) and third goal (van Persie's) was very good in my opinion. Many claim that the third was the best. That certainly was the most Arsenal goal as Hleb could have attempted a shot and yet he passed the ball to the Dutchman who I thought was not playing as well as the other did. But we shall spare him any criticism given the goal and the win.
Another thing that we could observe from the Reading game was the difference it made when Wenger made the substitution. Almost instantly, our players lost the rhytm and we gave away balls. Arsenal's style of play count heavily on the understanding among the players. If there is no international football break and no serious injury to the key personnels for one season, I am certain that we will have great chance of winning the title on that season.
I didn't watch the Carling Cup game against WBA so I can't say much. But Aliadiere looked promising and his finishing was certainly as good as ever. He didn't lose his pace too. He has delivered almost every time he was called upon. Now it's up to the Professor to give him chance.
And let's hope that our youngsters win the Cup this time around!
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