Arsenal Transfer Rumours And General Chat

According to Arsenal.com, only 1 in central-midfield actually. Which is kinda bizarre, given that a) it's Djourou's own favoured position and b) Bruce promised that he would play him there over the loan period. But meh, I prefer him playing in centre-back cos we've less options there than in midfield.

Btw, I have to say that people are being extremely harsh on Senderos. Everyone is allowed a bad game once in a while, and I've seen him have some absolutely blinding performances. Plus he's still only 22 ffs

playa3 wrote: »

**** is Fabregas injured for the villa game?

don't think there's been any official word. some of the papers reported he'd miss the next 3 games but it's just speculation so far.

yahoo_moe wrote: »

I really really hope Fabregas plays but I'd rather he skipped if there's any risk - don't want him aggravating anything and missing a month around Christmas

Yeah I really really don't want him to miss the Chelsea game. Some of the press are reporting he might be out for 10 days, which would see him miss our 3 away trips to Villa, St James' Park and Teeside, but would be back for Chel. That wouldn't be such a bad thing if it means he hits the Blues fresh and well-rested, I reckon.

Noelie wrote: »

I laughed when i read this earlier

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has suggested that the Gunners might be tempted to sell him if Real Madrid came in with a £100m offer. (The Independent)

Who is the 'him' referring to? Fabregas?

irish1 wrote: »

Just to let you guys know that Villa have won 4 league games in a row which is the first time in a good few years, I really doubt that we will 5. Also in relation to our defence Zat Knight is keeping Davies out of the team because Davies was injured for a month when he arrived and then he got his chance in the League Cup and had a mare of a game but I think Knight is our weak link when up against a good attacking team (like Arsenal) as was shown by his errors against United, although on the other hand Laursen has been our best player and he kept Drogba in his pocket when we bet Chelsea.

I'd take a draw against Arsenal now but I have a bad feeling that we will lose, oh and Gabby is doubtful for the game. Best of luck

I think you underestimate your own side. Your lot be up for this one, full of confidence after those 4 straight victories, and the Villa Park faithful will be right behind their team... Frankly I think it could go either way, and like you I'd take a draw.

As for Zat Knight... Your criticism of him echoes the thoughts of a Villan friend of mine, but I disagree. He was outstanding on the opening day for Fulham against Arsenal, really should've gotten man-of-the-match and was desperately unlucky to end up on the losing side. I've always rated Zat quite highly tbh, he seems to be a pretty commanding centre-back altho probably lacks a bit in terms of pace.

Villa host Arsenal at a pretty good time - Our lot are definitely missing Fabregas, Hleb and Van Persie (arguably our most creative players) and might be without Clichy and Gallas (arguably our most irreplaceable defenders - King Kolo notwithstanding).

Should be a great game though. Best of luck Villa, hope you get 5th this season... But give us the 3 points on saturday!

15 to go, please please hold out.

Hleb and Rosicky off now. Keeping what we have.

Hleb was awsome, really stunning (39 out of 40 passes completed.) but went off injured, hopefully not too serious.

arbeitsscheuer wrote: »

His shirt said "Katita"... No idea who/what/where that refers to, but possibly might be a love-interest or similar person he holds affection for. He was absolutely brilliant last night, took his goal really well.

To think he nearly left in the Summer. He's been brilliant this season.

Hleb and Fabregas out for Newcastle.

I can't see them really troubling our defence too much but they're under a lot of pressure at the moment. Here's hoping they'll just have given up on big Sam instead of rallying behind him.

Here's also hoping that Given doesn't have one of his usual inspired wonder-games against us.

Each step the team takes now is massive in terms of our premiership chances.

People have been expecting us to drop points for some time and now they're just beginning to expect us not to.

6 points against Newcastle and Boro is readily achievable but would be emmense in terms of the campaign.

Then we have the Man U/Liverpool and Chelsea/Arsenal Sunday. Despite racking up a load of points, I personally don't think Chelsea are looking that great and without Essien, their Lampard/Mikel midfield will be a weak point.

That said, they're still Chelsea.