Yabba Dabba Doo!

Morning everyone, An excellent, all round vintage, Arsenal display last night. A resounding victory by no means. Right from the word go it was clear we had moved up a gear from last week. We were playing some vintage football and had the Magpies held back essentially in their own half the first 45 minutes. The first goal came via penalty as Adebayor attempted to put in a cross, which was stopped via a handball through Charles N’Zogbia. The spot kick was then taken by RVP who coolly converted it in the bottom left corner, giving Shay Given absolutely no chance whatsoever.

As the first half wore on Newcastle, as mentioned earlier, struggled to get a hold in the game, Arsenal’s comfortable possession and pace on the wings - particularly on the left with Nasri and Clichy (forming a lethal partnership reminiscent of Pires & Cole) - keeping them at bay. One such move down the right eventually worked the ball to Fabregas. The spaniard played a measured through-ball to van Persie who produced a brilliant cut-back to Adebayor. The stunning build-up warranted more than the frontman’s shot sliding past the far post.

In the 41st minute of the game, Emmanuel Eboue (shocking no?) did some excellent work and squirmed away from three Newcastle players before he passed the ball towards the right to Adebayor who turned on the pace before returning the ball to Eboue. The move looked over until he produced a delightful backheel into the path of the onrushing van Persie who thundered his shot into the roof of the net. Given was left grasping for air.

The third of the night came through some good work. Nasri was instrumental in the build-up, but Adebayor it was who eventually was the put the young Brazilian through. His low shot was deflected past a motionless Given.

Newcastle did have some good chances, but failed to convert and Michael Owen looked good. Joey Barton later come on as a sub and tackled Samir Nasri rather maliciously. Barton ought to have been booked but go away with it. Nasri decided to repay the favor and did some of his own tackling on that cunt (and got booked for his efforts).

Highlights can be viewed here

After the match ended, Gallas & Keegan got into a bit of a spat whereby I personally think Gallas ought to have kicked Keegan in his balls. Keving Keegan though later added:

"Joey has done nothing wrong. I'm concerned about my team, not individual players. "Joey came on, got a good tackle in on Nasri. Then the guy sliced him down. That's what happened and that's what I saw, which is what I was upset about."

Yeah Right.

Moving on, le boss, who was rather ecstatic after the resounding win had the following to say:

On The Match:
"We played the game we love, the game we know how to play and could have scored more. I am pleased that we didn't concede any goals."

On RVP:
"He is having an X-ray and we have to check his ankle. Hopefully nothing is broken but I don't know yet."

On Nasri vs Cunt:
"I don't know why [Kevin] Keegan was angry with Nasri. He had an incident with [Joey] Barton and was booked rightly so."

On Potential Signings:
"We are trying to buy but the problem is availabliltly, as well as the fact we have to find players better or as good as the ones we have."

Its good to hear le boss is actually trying to find a player or two to sign before the transfer deadline. Even though last night was amazing, we still need not forget the weakness we currently have in midfield. Just imagine if Cesc gets injured for a month where we have to play United, Liverpool and bolton away with a midfield comprising of Denilson & Eboue *shudders* Although I have to admit, playing alongside Cesc, they both have looked far more astute than they did playing together.

Patrick Vieira was also present at The Emirates to watch a vintage display of the Gunners (something he helped incorporate) and it did end up raising some rumours (mostly through a friend of mine) that we may even end up signing him.

I have to admit this, it doesn't sound at all likely to happen but if we were indeed to sign him, it wouldn't be a bad deal. We could land him on a free transfer, he willingly takes a pay cut, agrees to play as required and voila! Not only could he provide essential backup but the experience he would be bringing in would be excellent for the youngsters around at Arsenal.

I think I've gone on long enough, I'd better get cracking at my dissertation which is due tommorow.

Come on you gunneerrrssss!!!