Rosicky finally!

Finally, finally! He's all over the places, papers, videos, blogs, facebook, twitter, you name it.

I am glad Rosicky is finally getting the attention he deserved. 

"Deadwood". "The player once he was". "Clueless". "Headless Chicken".

I hated to read even posts which had mentioned good stuff about Rosicky as it would end up with comments like above.

To the Mozart's tune!

Its good to see Rosicky getting the game time he deserves and this time he's taken it well. While, for the "Cup half empty" people there still don't see positives out of Rosicky's best performance in Arsenal shirt. Here are few of the most common complaints about the Little Mozart:

1. Not the player he was:

Every second time you find Rosicky's named mentioned, you will find a comment "he's not the player he was', but to think of it, he's never given a chance to be the player he was. Firstly, Wenger never utilized Rosicky in his preferred position behind the striker, and after his injury he was never given a chance to settle in the team, after Fabregas's return last year and the infamous penalty against Sunderland, Rosicky was reduced to, god-forbid, what Nasri is to ManCity. Wenger was over-using Nasri and Wilshere while Rosicky was kept on bench even in League Cup, this season Ramsey was again over-used, and I think Ramsey's injury is the best thing that has happened to Arsenal and Rosicky. 

I know Ramsey is Arsenal's future, but Rosicky at his best can be the on-field mentor and leader the entire team badly needs right now. 

2. Injury prone:

A tough thing to defend right now, just moments after his best game at Arsenal's he's doubtful for the next, all I can say is, what did most critics say about Robin van Persie last year?

3. Poor at Possession:

Arsenal's game is all about keeping the ball, finding the right moment, and Rosicky keeps giving away possession, what forms the basis for Arsenal's game. Well, here I have to say Rosicky is the only attack minded attacking mid-fielder in our side. He's the only player in the current side who can turn defense into attack, (for which Arsenal were once famous for) watch Walcott's first goal against sp*rs. So, he needs to take that odd risk of losing the ball to create chances, and Rosicky is probably one of the very few footballers in the world who can think few moves in advance, "yes! Arsenal's own Zidane".

4. No Assists:

It surprises me as well, but then I watched a lot of Rosicky videos, (thanks to my friend CarpenterAAA11, on  twitter), Rosicky does well to create attack and often ends up creating an assist rather than a goal, guess that's why Fab loves Rosicky so much. 

5. He's too old:

Tough to fit in Wenger's frame. At 31, Rosicky is lucky to be in Wenger's squad, but I think he's the experience we badly need right now, and please look at the two goal scorers for United last week, Rozzza is still not that old. 

PS: I am not one of those hundred bloggers with new found respect for Rosicky, proof here. 

And, thank you Rosicky scoring on my birthday was the best birthday gift ever. 

Life after Cesc

As death is certain to a living soul, so was Cesc transfer to Barca. We all knew it had to happen, sooner or later.  They said he belonged to them, there is no denial to that, but what Cesc today is- is what Arsenal have made him. From a raw kid, who could fit anyplace in mid-field to the best Central Mid-Fielder in the World. Cesc Fabregas, is undoubtedly an Arsenal product, he is what Arsene Wenger has made him.
Like after every sad things, life moves on. Things would not be the same but, there can be slightest hope for better things.
Moving on with any respected player, we would wish him better luck for future and success. But, here the case is Barcelona, all I can wish is Fabregas realizes his mistake, we will welcome him with open arms.

Arsenal vs Udinese

Okay! Enough with the sad shit. He wanted Barcelona he's got it. And He is getting trophies as well.
Well with Cesc drama finally over Arsenal can begin the business. Here is a list of to do items for Wenger.
1. Replacement for Cesc
The void which the ex-captain has left is a very difficult one. How will you replace the best Center-Mid in the World?. Fab was also the Captain, and Van Persie has, as expected, filled that void. And is for sure a better choice than the man himself. Arsenal has options with Lil Jack and Ramsey, Jack has been in the mid and has played as good as Fab, but yet Arsenal needs someone to take up the role as, sadly, Rosicky is past his best. And Ramsey needs time.

2. Get rid of Nasri
I like him, he is awesome. But, he has flirted with ManU which makes him worth discarding for free. But, if the Sheikhs have the money for him, so, why not. Cash in on Nasri. Now the question stands do we need a replacement for Nasri? My answer will be NO! We have a very good number of decent wingers lined up, who if not better can deliver as good as Nasri on their day. Not that Nasri was a consistently performing member of the squad last year.

3. Song like Player
I have not been a great fan of Song. But, what he did to Barton on the Day One was just awesome. It was foolish, but, AWESOME. And I have always emphasized that we need a Song like player, as a replacement or at times when he needs a break and with God-forsaken (I am no racist) African nations cup coming up we need a quality Holding player.

4. Gervinho, but...
Ten years from now, when people talk about it, I will proudly say, "I watched it LIVE". Awe(wait for it)some, AWESOME. IN YOUR FACE slap on Joe Barton.On his debut. That was what was missing at Arsenal.I love Gervinho already. But, we are still not up to the mark when CAPTAIN VAN PERSIE is out. We need to get rid of Bendtner and Chamakh and get a decent striker. I read a crazy article linking Tevez to Arsenal. Well now that we save Cesc's huge wages and Nasri's (desperate) wages we can afford him.

5. Defense,  defense, defense,  defense.
Is Wenger even bothered about it? If not its high time. I am very sorry to say that Verminator is not the same he was before the injury and Koscielny is like in two extremes, sometimes he is worse than a traffic cone on the field. The good news that we have AGAIN been liked with Mertesaker. Which if happens will be the second best defensive signing since Vermaelen.

Well my friends have again (5 years in row) written Arsenal off the Champions League spot for next season. Which is a challenge if I had taken up seriously in last 5 years I could have been able to buy Messi for Arsenal. Nevertheless expecting a good competition from the Gunners if not trophies.

Whats the Mata?

Its not very often that you log on to any football website and find news about Arsenal which in any sense is pleasing. Today happens to be my lucky day.

Juan Mata- a Gunner?

To start with, Juan Mata is on the brink of signing for Arsenal from Valencia. Good News? Hell ya! He is fast, intelligent, has an eye for pass, creates good number of Goals and handful at scoring as well. While few reports suggest that a bid has been accepted, while others say he is on his way to London for Medical, let us just say that he is expected to be a Gunner. But, at what price? I don't mean to say, 15 million which Arsenal are expecting to spend on him, but, will he be a replacement for either of Nasri or Fabregas?

Well that happens to be the second good news of the day, it looks like Fabregas has started training with Arsenal reserves well ahead of his schedule. Which bring us to a conclusion that the best mid-fielder in the Worlds stays at Arsenal for an other year. 

So does it mean that its the end of Nasri? Or will Arsenal risk to let him out for free? Or will he extend his contract? Only time and Arsene Wenger can answer these questions.

And the best part was watching Gervinho play for Arsenal, he has what Arsenal needs. He remind me of Drogba against Arsenal.

While the main concern still remains unanswered, reports suggest Arsenal are submitting an improved bit for Cahill at 18 million, which, if true- can see the English defender at the Emirates.

Tevez, Neymar and Messi have been named as the duds of the Copa America, who didn't see it coming?

Be a Man- Russell Peters; Be a Real Man- Jack Wilshere.

Its not just the maturity this kid shows on the ground when he is playing against the likes of Xavi, Iniesta, Essien, Scholes which attracts me to him. There is an unmatched charm he has on and off the field. With or without the ball. Mark my words Jack Wilshere has in him, one, the killer instinct which Arsenal lacks. Two, the balls to do the dirty work. And I want to see this kid retire as an Arsenal legend. Jack Wilshere for me is Arsenal's answer to Steven Gerrard. Our future Captain Fantastic.

In the Shadows

He has  asked his role-model and Arsenal's captain Cesc Fabregas to snub Barcelona and prove his loyalty to Arsenal as he did last season.

"Loyalty is a big part of football and it shows if you are a real man or not. If you are loyal, it means you are a real man, We have loyalty at Arsenal and players have shown that in the past. Cesc showed that last year and hopefully a few more players will show it this year. Then we will see if we can get a trophy or not."

While this should be a big upset to English media as they have been constantly linking Arsenal's English stars, namely Wilshere and Walcott, away from Arsenal. While the comment Real Man has raised a few eyebrows to which Wilshere tweeted saying: "Have not read any papers but just so we get it right I actually said 'cesc showed he is a real man by staying and being loyal last season'.."

Apprentice

He further adds, "And hopefully we can have a few more players like that'... "I also said he has been a great role model for me! So why would i tell him to 'man up'!? Get it correct please..."