Temporary

The blog has been dead for a week or two. There are several reasons for this.

One, I have no access to internet, and it is increasingly difficult to blog an article every week about our team, as much as I want to. I have to come to the school computer just to check my emails. Trust me being cut off from the internet is not fun.

Second, I am disappointed with the team. Yes I watched the game against Man Utd where we lost it within the opening minutes. Yes I watched us get trashed by Chelsea at home for the biggest defeat. Yes I watched the game where Man Utd won the title.

School's been busy, I am in a tough program right now and I will try to put aside some time to blog but it is really hard.

Anyways look forward to more articles as the summer rolls on, maybe we shall see some changes to the team. Here's hoping for an exciting transfer window, maybe I will have my internet running by then.

Arsenal Eases By Pompey

picture taken from Setanta Sports

8 changes to the starting XI from Wednesday saw Arsenal outplay Portsmouth away 3-0, keeping Arsenal on a 21 game undefeated streak.

Arsene Wenger rests several key players ahead of what promises to be a fierce semi-final second leg with Man Utd headed to the Emirates with a 1 goal lead. Captain Fabregas is rested and the armband is handed to Arshavin.

Arsene came out in the press this week and announced that England will need the fine goalkeeping of Almunia for the World Cup 2010 campaign, after his impressive display limited Manchester United to just one goal, effectively keeping Arsenal in the tie. The current keeper David James, will not have done himself any favors when his mistake led to the opener from Bendtner.

Arshavin earned a controversial penalty which Bendtner (who else was nervous haha) put away.

Arsenal wrapped things up when Carlos Vela came on and scored a skillful goal against the run of play.

It has to be said that Arsenal was back to their fluid movements and passing today and while the team is lacking experience, the fans got a glimpse of what our youngsters are capable of.

Arshavin has been something of a creative force this season, 11 starts sees him with 6 goals and 9 assists. That is what a world class player can do for you, Arsene hopefully has learned his lesson. Arshavin was bought at an absolute bargain price, with the likes of Tottenham paying much more for players like Bentley. I have absolute confidence Arsene will have learned his mistake and we shall see an overhaul of the team in the summer.

I've decided to drop the player rating system, as it is unoriginal and done way too much. Instead from now on we shall have a Key Man Watch, and a somewhat brief description of the performance. This blog will focus more on unique and interesting articles from now on, such as the views of fans, team analysis, etc.

Arsenalive 'till we die,
Travis