Boring, Boring Arsenal?

Don't judge until Jack returns

I admit that over the first couple of games this season, Arsenal haven’t been as good as what is expected of them. They have lacked the final ball and haven’t taken their chances.
And most of you are saying that there hasn’t been any creativity in midfield, and are calling for an established attacking midfielder to come in and shake things up. Let’s just wait and see how things go when Jack Wilshere comes back to action. I can assure you that if Aaron Ramsey didn’t suffer that horrific injury, he would be in Jack’s place right now. Some of you are not quite willing to put your trust in to Ramsey because he’s ‘too young’ and ‘too inexperienced’.  Some were saying the exact same when Jack was getting first team chances. I really do believe that Jack and Ramsey will be a dream together this season, so give it time.

But the real question is, is playing averagely but still grinding out results, really that bad? Manchester United did the same as they did all of last season last weekend. They played averagely and were given a run for their money, but still forced a result. Apparently that is ‘what champions do’, but in Arsenals case it’s ‘just not good enough’. It really does baffle me. In the Invincibles season, the Gunners drew a large amount of games against weaker opposition, but still managed the amazing campaign they had. In my opinion, getting results against the lower teams, in whatever fashion, is ultimately more important than beating your rivals. That’s exactly what let us down last year.

Arsenal's No. 1 for years to come

Defensively, the last to games have shown us Gooners that we’ve improved. We kept our heads for the full 90 minutes, despite a red card and everybody being angry about it, against Newcastle. We didn’t let them through at all, we stood strong and there were no scares that Newcastle were going to pip one, even in the dying moments. Against Udinese it was a little more worrying, as at times the Italians were able to find a way through. But the last ditch challenges from the likes of Djourou, Song and Vermaelen what was kept us in the tie. And that’s what we need more of! Even when the last ditch challenges where not there, Szczesny was incredibly impressive and fully deserves to be our number 1 for years to come. Our defence really does seem to be growing up, and I do think that last season has benefited them. Obviously, the return of Vermaelen has boosted the defence too, and so far, he hasn’t put a foot wrong.

Overall, I believe that, with a few more signings (which seems likely now that Eboue and Traore have been sold and loaned out respectively, and that Gibbs and Djouruo are out injured) we defy the critics and be serious title contender this year. Please Arsenal FC, prove them wrong. And remember, In Arsene We Trust.

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