After a week of waiting I finally got a chance to see the new Gunners on a televised match, the away game against Manchester City. Yes, the same Aston Villa that had not yet beaten Arsenal in 15 years of trying in the top flight. I even wore my new away strip. Of course, they lost. Now I have to burn the new jersey in an ancient cleansing ceremony (I'm kidding, of course).

It's early yet and the Gunners have a game in hand on most teams, but this is already the worst start to an EPL season for the lads from North London. 1 point. 1 measly point in 2 games against Man City and Aston Villa. Wait until Chelsea and Man U. come knocking, eh?! Nicke Webster offers his thoughts on the Gunners.

Henry, in his first game back, looked, well rusty. Rusty as hell. The defense looks shaky and needs much playing time together. Justin Hoyte, in for the Princess (who apparently has joined the Jehovah's Witnesses or some such), committed the foul that gave Man City the shot from the dot and the goal. The team as a whole passed about as prettily as you would ever hope to see, but they were all build-up and no finish. It was like watching a bunch of 12-year-old girls run around in Arsenal Unis. You shoot. No, you shoot. Sigh....

And, contrary to what I wrote this weekend, JAR is is still a Gunner, but is not on the pitch and is now saying that he's done with Arsenal. Git.

Meanwhile, Man U. continues to slay all comers and Chelsea has righted the ship. If the Gunners don't find their touch soon, it's going to be a looong season...

...and Old Firm idiocy continues.