Implosion

Implode. intransitive verb1 a: to burst inward <a blow causing a vacuum tube to implode> b: to undergo violent compression <massive stars which implode>2: to collapse inward as if from external pressure; also : to become greatly reduced as if from collapsing3: to break down or fall apart from within : self-destruct

I'll choose 2 & 3...

Well, At Least It Wasn't 1-1

I'm kidding, of course. Heartbreaking game at Anfield. The 4-2 scoreline is not indicative of how close this game was. Arsene is unhappy with the penalty call, and there could be an argument there. But let's face it it, Arsenal lost a game they had by the throat. The proverbial snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Blame the ref if you want, but the only word for our defense is shoddy. And there were stretches in which our midfield was just being dominated.

There were also stretches, particularly in the first half, in which Arsenal played some of the most brilliant, most fluent and potent football I've seen from anyone this year. And Theo Walcott? His effort on the equalizer was flat out amazing. From box to box, through 4 defenders and delivers the pass on the money. That should've been game, set, match right there.

This will be another year without silverware...depressing

Tied At Emirates

Look, I realize Arsenal does not deserve to win any silverware this year. The long slump. Losing to lesser teams. Giving up the lead to Didier Drogba (I think there some other men in blue shirts there, as well, but I'm not sure they were playing) at Stamford Sludge. And the defense. The Defense! barely two minutes after taking the lead, the back four breaks down like a '67 Volkswagen Bus on a mountain highway. You can't win championships acting like that!

I love Arsenal. I will root for them to defy the odds they've created and win the EPL Trophty and the CL Trophy. But, baby, do they need some new people in defense, and some dudes on the bench, as well. Kolo Toure dives in and checks on too many plays per game to be playing for a front line team. He did it again on Gerrard on the drive that tied the game. And William Gallas for all his skill and fire is a little dude when compared to the Drogba's of the world. (The fullbacks are top notch, of course.)

Oh, and someone tell me when Emanuel Eboue was replaced with a petulant 11-year-old? What happened to him?

Too. Depressed. To. Blog.

Hail Hail Arsenal!

An enervating game at the San Siro ends with Arsenal deservedly winning 2-0 with a late wondergoal from Cesc Fabregas and an insurance piece from Adebayor. As exciting as Cesc's goal was, I was delighted by Theo Walcott's blinding speed, hustle and moxie to win a ball that at first appeared a wasted deep ball, then round the defender and pretty as you like, square up the oncoming Adebayor freight train.

It was a thrilling match from the whistle (and there was plenty of those), with plenty of back and forth and lots of chances for both sides. In the end, though, the better team moved on. Hail Arsenal!!

Spuds Help Out (sort of)

Arsenal stays top of the table as the Red Devils dropped 2 points at Faint Heart Lane. It would've been a full 3 points had not the Spuds conceded the equalizer on the last bloody play of the game...and with an own goal.

Anyways, Arsenal gets the full 3 and the Mancs and RMA only draw 1s. Good enough.

Arsenal Spank The Citizens

This one was all over by the time I got out of bed, but the Gunners beat Man City 3-1 in the EPL early game. Adebayor scored two and assisted Eduardo on the 3rd as Arsenal busted the cherry on Manchester City, becoming the first EPL team to beat the Citizens at the Eastlands this season..

...And while I'm writing this, The Mancs are down a goal at White Hart Lane. Is it too much to ask for, to get a Tottenham win or will the Spud defense let us down, as they've let down the Tottenhamsters all season (er, except for that 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal in the cup...)