The ‘New Viera’ as he has been touted is another one of the young Arsenal players who obviously has a huge amount of talent for their years. It is hard to think that he is only 22.

The Viera link must be pretty intimidating for such a young player but I think it makes sense, watching him run with the ball on the fuzzy screens of Youtube you could confuse the 2 of them. I am confident that he will be a star but I’m afraid it will take a lot to knock at the door of being anywhere near Viera, the greatest player of that type I have seen in my lifetime (21 years, just a pup!).

Diaby seems to have fallen from grace a bit over the last year. He has been unlucky with injuries (should be back for Blackburn though). Like a lot of our young players (Flamini, Eboue, Song, Walcott and a number of the kids) Wenger has played him in different positions, I think this is not only because of our never ending list of injuries, but also in an attempt to expand a players knowledge of how to read the game, seeing it from different perspectives. This has lead to Diaby being played on both wings, this has meant a drop in form as he is obviously not comfortable in the wide role but will benefit his game in the long run.

I would like to think that Abou is going to be Fabregas’ long term partner in the centre of the pitch. I think Diaby has the physical strength we need in what is a seriously lightweight midfield (Nasri, Cesc and Theo). He is not just a battering ram, his game is deep and he has a good eye and a hell of a shot. This will link with the Cesc role and be good...Think sting like a wasp float like a butterfly.

On another note I was criticised for my post regarding Eboue, I just want to clarify that I rate him as a player but I don't think he is worthy of Walcott or Sagna’s shirt. I also hate his diving NOT THE ARSENAL WAY!

10 days to Blackburn!