Ok, let’s start with last nights internationals and the Arsenal involvement. Thierry Henry scored as France got some revenge for the world cup by beating Italy 3-1, Robin van Persie scored 2 tremendous goals and made one as Holland beat Alexander Hleb’s Belarus 3-0, Jens Lehmann kept goal for Germany as they thrashed San Marino 13-0, Freddie Ljungberg missed a penalty but Sweden beat Lichtenstein 3-1, Theo Walcott scored a cracker for England’s U21s and Cesc found himself on the wrong end of the night’s more surprising result as Norn Iron beat Spain 3-2.
No injuries as far as I know so fingers crossed we won’t hear anything later on. No doubt I’ve missed something or somebody but never mind.
Update: Djourou got injured it seems. An instant debut for Gallas then.
William Gallas also played for France last night and afterwards he refused to be drawn on the controversy with Chelsea saying only that he was looking forward to coming back to London and to begin training with Arsenal.
Meanwhile Chairman Peter Hill-Wood showed the difference between our club and theirs. Commenting on the statement made by the Russians, he said:
I have no idea why Chelsea issued that statement. That is something you will have to ask them. It’s certainly not something I or anyone at Arsenal would have done. I really think it’s best just to leave the matter alone.
Quite right too. The whole sorry mess needs to be forgotten as quickly as possible. Everyone knows what Chelsea are like already. What’s the point in hammering it home further?
However, the Mirror are reporting that Chelsea are sniffing around after Nicklas Bendtner, currently on loan at Birmingham. They say that Chelsea’s sporting director, Frank Arseandmen (former Sp*rs man) who is Danish as well, has his beady little eyes on the promising striker.
Bendtner was in Iceland last night but didn’t play. My Icelandic sources though had a few words with the man himself and he’s determined to come back to Arsenal in January to fight for his place in the side and is confident of doing so. He’s also very happy with the new signings we’ve made. He’s certainly one to keep an eye on and both he and Lupoli have started their loan spells much more promisingly than other players we’ve sent out in the past.
Two small things to finish off. Firstly, the Toffs promotion that has been running has now been extended so you can get 10% off any Arsenal shirt when you order through Arseblog. Click here for full details.
Secondly, can any Dubs please let me know where it might be possible to see the Arsenal game this weekend? Which pubs, on the southside, have got the dodgy satellites or Scandi Canal+? Answers in the arses or via email.
Thanks!
