It is amazing that for a underperforming team of the Barclays Premier League, perennial underachievers hog the limelight. For one, I am the biggest fan of Arsene Wenger. Arsenal botched their FA Cup against a lower division side a few days after they outclassed Barcelona. To their fans, it was a statement. Indeed, it was, but you all read it wrong.
The Gunners lost the Carling Cup to Birmingham City against all odds. They came back strong and walloped helpless rookies by almost half a dozen of goals. The point they were driving across is that they could have beaten Birmingham and won the Cup, if there are given a chance for a replay. So you must this believe if you are a big fan.
For the sober minded neutrals, Arsenal are the same team that handed the button to same Manchester United more than once before. That is not exactly their message. It is reality. The Gunners will tell you it is early days and there are 33 points at stake to fight for. Exactly not my point. They will be telling us after the season ends, that they would be champions on a rebound.
My point is neither about the points picked up. The picked up points would matter lots because they are in the kitty. All I am saying is that they points dropped and I am frightened by the fashion and comfort in which they are dropped. To be generous, it is done in style. There is no reason to believe that their dismal home performance against Sunderland last night, drawing 0-0, was the last one. It is one guarantee Arsenal are not giving anyone.
If they were the only team in the Premeirship, I would believe anyone who habours thoughts the Gunners will be crowned anytime soon. To me, the ambitions of the players do not match those of the fans. For now, to remain sane, let us find that justifiable given our abilities to play the game does not match those of the protagonists. Our battles will forever be in the stands or terraces and living rooms. Rest assured, where we are, Arsenal will bring it home.
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