september 27th
The weekend’s carousing has left me feeling a bit sore, but luckily I only have pain in my limbs, torso, organs and extremities. Apart from that I’m fine.
Arsene Wenger is happy with the 1-0 win over Manchester City despite being surprised at how City played. Having Sol back was very important and I liked the quote from the boss saying Sol was a ‘heavy machine’ who needed time to get back to full fitness. We definitely looked more assured at the back with him there. And the big man is ready to go having missed a lot of football since June. Sol says “I will be able to play three games a week, no problem. The fitness is there and I feel good and sharp.”
Jens Lehmann was in good form too and Keegan admitted they set out to wind-up and hassle the German, but it didn’t work. This wasn’t lost on the boss who said “Jens, a year ago, would not have reacted to the situation like he did today. I give him a lot of credit for that.”
He also feels he should be given more protection by referees, saying “I have nothing against people challenging for the ball with him in a fair manner. But there are players around him who are not even looking where the ball is. As far as I’m concerned, that’s a foul.”
Ahead of Wednesday’s game with Rosenborg Thierry Henry is taking nothing for granted even though the papers are quick to point out the part time status of some of their players. We may be without Robert Pires and we’re definitely without Gilberto who has a back injury. Edu, who was linked with a move to Man United yesterday, will most likely continue. No doubt we’ll get more team news later today or tomorrow.
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