Morning everyone.
Borussia game is looming large and I don't think we could go into this encounter in a better shape.
We have found our feet after the break with a brilliant display on Saturday, got a couple of players back from injury and, frankly, seem unstoppable at the moment. Ozil and Flamini bedded in (Did they really? It seems, they always were here), we play the kind of attacking football, that is a joy to watch, and the level of understanding between the players is unprecedented. We are also delivering on a consistent basis, something that was the case some nine years ago. Right now, it's like like good old days are back.
Today's game will no doubt be a (yet another) stern test, but for the first time in years, I'm looking forward to this kind of game. We have all the chances to snatch the three points today. If we perform to our usual standard, we do seem unstoppable, as the manager has rightly pointed out.
There are a few worries, and these are about our absentees. Flamini is out running and stuff, but his concussion means he's not available today. Arsene doesn't want to take risks, which is sensible, given how many games we'll have to play in the upcoming weeks, and thus, will need every single player.
Another one missing out on today's fun is Theo Walcott. The Englishman wasn't expected to be back in time for the game, but his recent setback in training means he'll be out till November. The next bit of competitive football he'll get will probably be on November 10th, when we visit Man Utd. In for a glorious comeback, isn't he?
Apart from Flamini, no one from Saturday's game will have to watch the game from the stands, so we still have players aplenty to hurt Borussia.
Ramsey should once again regain his place alongside Arteta after a brief respite against the Canaries. It's perhaps a bit more risky defensive set-up, but the difference may not even be noticeable. Besides, Ramsey is still in great form, so this duo looks more exciting to me, than the Artera-Flamini partnership.
All going well, we will be looking at three points today. Jurgen Klopp`s side are no pushovers, but such is our confidence, that anything less, than a win, will be a disappointment. So come on you reds. Make our now a-little-bit-older man happy.
In other news, the Dutch Skunk had apparently spoken to goal.com, expressing his dissatisfaction at Moyes` training methods and going on to say he'd be glad to return to Arsenal, cause there are many good memories here. The cunt. His hypocrisy seem to have no limits, pushing him to find better places, once the ones, he's in, lose their appeal.
If this is true (and no words can express my emotions at this point), Wenger will have a unique opportunity to show van Persie the bird he deserves. Oh, how much I'd give to see it with my own eyes.
I'll leave it at that. Back tomorrow for a usual review.
Until then