Only Thing Consistent Is Arsenal’s Lack Of Consistency

By Our Correspondent
for Arsenal New Today

Published: December 17, 2008

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With the victory against Manchster United and the subsequent poor results, one would have thought that Arsenal would learn from the mistakes and put on a good show. Put on a good show they did against Chelsea, but it was a repeat of the same story once again. After a lacklustre performance against Porto in the Champions League, one expected Arsenal to get all three points at the Riverside. However, the team managed just one and with other top teams dropping points, it was a great opportunity for us to close the gap. But it was not to be.

At present, Arsenal look like a team bereft of ideas. With long term injuries to Theo Walcott and Samir Nasri, Denilson is forced to play on the wings, while Alexander Song is asked to partner Cesc in the middle. Abou Diaby, the supposed replacement of Patric crst1 k Vieira, finds himself on the left midfield. Four central midfielders in the middle of the park tells a lot about the depth of the Arsenal squad. The strike partnership of Adebayor and RvP doesn’t seem to work very well and that is our first choice partnership. Bendtner is getting worse each passing day, with his first touch no where near the level of a top premier league striker. Although Eduardo made his return in a reserve game against Portsmouth yesterday, it’ll be mid – January before he plays a competitive game with the first team.

wengerr Arsene Wenger’s choice of team also seems strange. With players like Aaron Ramsey and Carlos Vela available, the choice of Denilson and Diaby on the flanks defy logic.

Also, before the Champions League game against Porto, Wenger said that he would be disappointed if the team finished second. Yet, he rested 5 first team players, with an eye on the game against Boro. Porto promptly dispatched Arsenal and now Arsenal could face Juventus, Barcelona or Bayern Munich in the next round.

The move didn’t pay off in the league as well, as Arsenal managed to draw the game and in the process dropped to the 5th spot. With 8 points behind the leaders, Arsenal now play Liverpool and then Aston Villa and must win both games to keep their title hopes alive.

With the transfer window out of bounds for another two weeks, Arsenal must use all their energy and minds to ensure 6 points out of these two matches. And Wenger should make sure that he reinforces the squad in the winter transfer window.

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