It was inconceivable at the beginning of 2012 to think that Arsenal would be all but safe and secure in the top three ahead of North London. But with just five games remaining the Gunners have opened up a healthy five point gap over their faltering rivals who’ve seen their season unravel in devastating circumstances. For Arsene Wenger’s men it’s been the complete opposite after an abysmal start that had pundits tipping them for a relegation dogfight. Their remarkable resurgence owes a lot to the Frenchman’s calmness under pressure along with the goals of captain Robin Van Persie. His 34th strike of a prolific campaign set the ball rolling for Arsenal against Wolves on Wednesday as they left the Midlands 3-0 winners and dreaming of automatic Champions League qualification.
This week on FFC questions have arose over whether Arsene Wenger is keeping younger players’ feet on the ground and rumours that Arsenal face a transfer battle it for a Brazilian midfielder making big impressions in Serie A.
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Best of FFC
Keeping Your Captain – A ‘How To’ Guide For Arsenal
Shouldn’t we be tapping into this talent rather than making him the FA’s elite develope…
Does Arsene Wenger keep them grounded enough?
How Nasri Became The Focus Of Fans’ Frustrations
A transfer ‘No Brainer’ For Arsenal to undertake
The 20 ‘Positives And Negatives’ To Take From Arsenal this season
Tottenham and Arsenal to battle it out for Lazio ace
Arsenal ramp up transfer interest
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Best of WEB
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One Of Us Speaks – Making It Last – A Cultured Left Foot
Why I can’t see this man leaving Arsenal – Gunnersphere
Never a dull moment – Online Gooner
Video’d kill the referee tsar – Arseblog
What have all our good players got in common this season Arsene? Their age. | Song’s magic shoes exclusive – Le Grove
Bizzare goings on, Winger desperate to sign & there’s nothing like a rumour at Arsenal…. – Highbury House
At Just £10M Is The Premiership’s Most Wanted – Arsenal Bound? – Transfer Tavern
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Quote of the Week
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“Last weekend was a very, very bad weekend. The football authorities on a global scale have to sit together and see how we can improve.
“There are some immediate decisions to make but as well it is time for us to help the referees. To all be united and have a less conservative approach and finally opt for video.
“Video will help the referees, not question their authority. It will give them more credit, more authority and less mistakes. (We need) instant video replays on the demand of the referee.” Arsene Wenger speaking out in favour of video technology being introduced.
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Match Preview – Wigan
