The celerations shall continue

A thoroughly satisying weekend of Premier League action for any Gooner, a deserved victory, 3 of our nearest 4 rivals faltering in their quest, squad close to being full strength, the signs are there, the indications are becoming more clearer than ever that this might just be our year. Too optimistic you say, I say hope is what we live on!!

11 Gunners throws light on a weekend that may prove to be the detrimental in the scheme of things at the top one come next May..

We carried our ominous momentum forward with a 3-1 victory over Birmingham. It didn’t come as comfortably as it seemed 18 minutes into the game when we had earned ourselves an unassailable 2-0 lead. However, Birmingham showed impressive fighting qualities and it wasn’t before Arshavin netted our 3rd that we breathed a sigh of relief.

If the result at the Emirates wasn’t a surprise then same cannot be said for what happened a Villa Park. A determined Villa came from behind to beat a high flying Chelsea. The blues have only themselves to blame. Not only their defending from set pieces was appaling, they missed a host of easily convertible chances to end up on the losing side.

Liverpool’s misery can be summed up in two words- “Beach Ball”. A deflection from a beach ball left astray on the ground hoodwinked Pepe Reina, the price the Reds had to pay was heavy, 4 defeats in 9 games doesn’t make good reading, specially not in the Premier League. Liverpool fans may find it outrageous, i personally found the beach ball incident quite amusing. Liverpool were otherwise ordinary in the game and they should probably set their sights on UCL qualification for next season.

United were fortunate, not for the first time this season, as they came out unscathed against the perenial party spoilers Bolton. United’s good luck just rolls on, but all good things must come to an end, and that might be sooner than later.

Ten man Manchester City had to struggle for a point against Wigan, their rollercoaster start has been bogged down somewhat, their fighting capabilities still make them a worthy title contender but the question is, how long before the fizz blows out?

Harry Redknapp made a triumphant return to Portsmouth as Spurs beat Pompey 2-1 in an exhiliarating contest at Fratton Park. Both sides were eventually down to 10 men as Defoe was sent off for a stamp and former Spurs man Micheal Brown was sent off for 2 bookings late in the game. Spurs can enjoy this dream run for now, I somehow feel the day’s not far when a downslide begins.

Elsewhere Stoke edged out West Ham and Blackburn proved too good for Burnley. In the monday night encounter, Fulham saw off Hull with goals from Zamora and Kamara.

A gratifying week of football as we moved a shade closer to the top. More importantly the boys seem to be in impeccable form and enjoying the ” Arsenal” brand of football. God Bless Them!!