May 20th
Good morning, arsechums. Just a day to go to the big match now and things are really beginning to get heated-up. Jens Lehmann, not known for his subtlety when speaking about somebody or something he’s not fond of, has predicted United’s approach to the game tomorrow will be physical. He says “If they want to try to play football like we play they will lose. They have to intimidate by tackles and with the physical side of the game. It’s the only chance they have of keeping up with us.”
He said afterwards that he has respect for their players but I don’t think anyone really believes him. He also talks about how hard he worked to get back into the team after being dropped earlier in the season. Lauren insists the game won’t be a battle though. Who to believe? The mad German or the Cameroonian with the stare that could melt your bollocks from 50 yards. José Antonio Reyes has been talking about how he feels much more at home at Arsenal now after the support he got from the players, fans and everyone at the club during his difficult spell. “I feel the most integrated I have done with the team but [after the phone hoax] more than anything, I was worried about the fans and it was incredible, they were very nice to me.”
Freddie Ljungberg reveals he had all manner of tests for his latest hip injury, including one for cancer, which left the Swedish winger ‘frightened’. He added “As you can guess it wasn’t much fun.” He feels much better after surgery though and he’s likely to be on the bench tomorrow in Cardiff. Philippe Senderos looks likely to start though. Read more about him here.
Jose Mourinho is up for Manchester United, the filthy cunt. Can someone please pin that article in the Arsenal dressing room?
Ok, all week we’ve been running a competition to win the Senderos t-shirt from goalhanger.com. Thanks as always for all the entries and comments – the RNG did its thing just a couple of moments ago and the winner is: Mike Soteriou. Well done to you, I’ll be in touch to get details. Remember you can buy the shirts as well so don’t be too downhearted if you didn’t win!
To those of you travelling down to Cardiff today have a safe trip. Have you got the butterflies yet? My stomach is getting a bit gurgly – although that could be last night’s beer and shawarma. There’s going to be an arseblog.com banner at Cardiff tomorrow – keep an eye out! Pictures taken on the day more than welcome.
