It appears that things are blowing hot and cold every couple of minutes as Arshavins agent continues to make things as hard for us as possible. I don't think I have ever been so aware of an agent in a transfer deal.

In other news we have no rumors its all quiet, the calm before the storm.

I enjoyed watching the reserves last night and its interesting how Arsene has managed to have such an effect on their playing method. They pass out of trouble and can't defend, its almost poetic. I wonder if the under-12s are trained to be rubbish in the air?

It was good to see our "new signing" (Arsene Wenger 2009) Eduardo get through the whole 90 and look sharp. He could have scored and assisted if it wasn't for fine goal keeping. I have been thinking about things given our possible new signing and it is time for me to throw out the new improved starting lineup

===========Almunia===========
Sagna===Toure====Gallas====Clichy
Arshavin==Denilson==Nasri==v. Persie
=====Adebayor====Eduardo======

When injuries heal, we move Arshavin in for Denilson and Walcott back on his wing. Nasri to the left with RvP knocking out the out of form striker when Cesc is out. Sadly I can't see that the Cezch Dumpling can't find his way into that starting formation.

There are obvious problems:

1, We have about 30 central mid players. With Cesc, Nasri, Rosicky, Denilson and Arshavin all fighting for starting places what happens to Diaby, Song, Ramsey and Bischoff?

2, We still lack a big midfielder to boss things.

3, We still don't have a natural left winger, Nasri is central at heart.

4, A point I haven't seen made before apart from here. WE HAVE 1 LEFT BACK. With Traore at Pompey (the team who really hate spurs at the moment, knuckle dusters at the ready!), Silvestre being totally past it and Gallas hating left back we are stuck with [left back of the season] Clichy. He may make the odd mistake but going forward he electric on his best day. He is however the sort of player who needs cover. I don't think Gibbs is up to it yet as he is more attacking.

5, We need a Central defender with some power.

I would just like to say a special thank you to Jack Wilshere for that first goal last night. It was truly stunning, probably my favourite goal of the season (my favourite last season was his against West Ham, Oh and Ade's against spurs and Cesc's against AC). Keep it up youngun!