The view from Paris

October 22, 2007 on 8:44 pm | In Arsenal FC | posted by Block19er |

Some how I feel Stade de France will never be my lucky venue, after a quick drive from Calais I was in positive mood on Saturday for an Arsenal England double. True South Africa had hammered us a couple of weeks previously but the team seemed to have been rejuvenated by a strong spirit. It was not to be and that good old English saying ‘we tried’ comes to mind, I’m not quite sure why we accept defeat so well, but it appears we do. As for the mighty Gooners we got a great win.

The view from Paris was that this game was another showing of how Arsenal have grown, Bolton under no management, well they haven’t changed. They tried to get in Arsenals faces and Sagna took the brunt of two nasty tackles. As Ryan said the tackles flying around did give the game a kick up the arse! The introduction of Theo and Tomas in the 62nd minute sparked Arsenal into life, it wasn’t long before we had won the game. I know my brother was really excited about the Theo impact, perhaps he’s the man to give England some cheer, and it’ll be great to see him take on Prague.

The question has been posed to me today, where’s Diarra? Lassana has had more appearances for the National side this season than he’s seen in club football but looking at the pictures on Arsenal he’s training with the first team and should make the squad tomorrow night.

Thank God Robin has only damaged medial ligaments, I think I would have shed a tear if it was a cruciate! Van Persie will miss the games until at least Wigan and Sevilla at the end of November. It should mean he’s nice and fresh against the Chavs and the Scum in December. That’s looking on the positive side for you.

According to a Czech reporter Slavia are a better team than Sparta, even though Sparta won the double, I can’t see it myself. Slavia will struggle tomorrow, star man Smicer is also out for them. I wouldn’t be surprised if Wenger rested a couple of players tomorrow and that will give Slavia a chance, I think whatever team Arsenal put out, 3 or 4-nil is on the cards.