It's turbulent times at the moment at the Emirates which have seen so much happening at the club with little being good news. In the last few weeks we have seen the departures of our captain Cesc Fabregas and one of our best players Samir Nasri.A rocky start to the new season with a goalless draw at Newcastle and a defeat to Liverpool. Suspensions to Frimpong, Song and Gervinho has further added to our woes.Injuries to Wilshere, Diaby, Gibbs and Squillaci has stretched the team to its limits. The biggest news this season is obviously our progress to the Champions League proper.
Our start to the season does not get any harder with the trip to Old Trafford. Man Utd are clear favourites to win this. Man Utd are playing really good football, winning their games and have a very strong squad competing for honours again this season.On paper we certainly look like we're heading for defeat but as history has shown, football is unpredictable.
Regardless of what the form book says, we're definitely up for the big match. Our last game against Man Utd should not be forgotten, and yes we did it without Cesc. And just a reminder at that time Arsenal's season was practically over and Man Utd had to win all their games to win the title. Can the win against Udinese be a catalyst for the upcoming matches? I really hope so because we should really start winning now.
I have been very frustrated by Arsene's transfer policy because I have not seen major strengthening to the squad, only days left and I can only hope.I have to be honest we're not in our best shape to face the champions this weekend, but we still have the quality to make an impact and get a result if we do our part. The odds are stacked heavily on us but that shouldn't concern or affect our determination to win the game.
This is a fantastic chance for us to get our season started and with less pressure on us as an away side, let's pull off some surprises. Come On Gunners!
~deyao~
