I still have a VHS recording of Arsenal beating Everton 7-0 late in the season after Everton had secured a Champions League spot by finishing fourth. Today's psychologically-traumatized Arsenal managed a 1-0.
Arsenal reserve left-back Armand Traore can put in some nice crosses. He laid one on for Bendtner to head in the winner today against Everton in the 77th minute. It's far from the first time he's put in a lethal cross, and he hardly gets a run. Armand had come on as a substitute in the 70th minute. I'd like to see him get a run at left midfield (his defense can be shaky at times).
The big transfer news is Flamini on his way to AC Milan. Arsene Wenger allegedly wouldn't meet Flamini's wage demands. After Flamini's strong season as a holding midfielder, some Gooners will find themselves singing, at least quietly, "You don't know what you're doing."
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It was a rather tepid affair, to put it generously. Denilson sat too deep so the linkage between midfield and the front two was non-existent. Adebayor didn't look interested. Theo somehow couldn't do much. And Eboue was, well, Eboue...
The bright spots are Alex Song, Clichy, and Traore. I thought Gilberto did ok, too, although he had several chances to score but messed them all up.
Now that Flamini had left, it looks like we'll have at least two new signings, maybe three? I am sorry to see Jens Lehmann go; I think he still has it.
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