If you told Manu at the beginning of last season by now he would have played almost every game and captained the team for a couple of the games, he would probably slapped you with his massive goal keeping hands. In this time of finger pointing and moaning it is important to take a step back and look at the things that are going right.



Almunia has been on of the top 5 goalkeepers in the last 2 seasons with only one real dodgy period (the spurs game) other than that he has been rock solid. Not only that he also seems to be a nice guy, Theo thinks he is wicked and I think he has taken the father figure role at the club. You know the one Gallas should have done!

Given the situation with him shining the pine for a couple of seasons, I also think he is a good role model to a number of players in the squad showing that there are chances to break into the first team and to be patient and force yourself into the team.

You can still sign the petition for naming the stands at http://www.gopetition.co.uk/petitions/name-the-stands-of-the-emirates-stadium.html.
Cheers