If this blog reflects the performance of the Arsenal team, then I will be responsible for the inconsistent performance of the Gunners in the Premier League this season. So many matches that I have failed either to preview or to review.
In a way it reflects how Arsenal have turned it on in a match and then completely disappeared in the next couple of games. Fortunately, I do not think that has been the case even though there are a number of things that I would do in order to get the lady luck smiling on my beloved Gooners.
The new year begins with us in fifth place, a complete contrast to the previous season when we were at the top seemingly cruising to our first Premier League title since the 'invincibles'. Well, you know how that one turned out.
With a squad younger than last season I was quietly confident that we would be able to emulate our achievement last season and go even better. Unfortunately the early season optimism has all but disappear following the recent last minute 'hara-kiri' at Villa Park against the team that is in direct competition for the last Champions League place next season.
I do not see us lifting the Premier League trophy in May though I really hope we will be able to make it a race all the way. Mathematically we are still in the race but realistically it is a long shot. Arsene Wenger needs everything to be completely aligned and clicked together and on this first day of 2009, I do not see that happening.
But football has this habit of throwing surprises here and there.
I for one would really love to be surprised after the surprises that we suffered at Craven Cottage and also when Hull City made their first trip to the Emirates in September.
C'mon Arsenal!
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