We have had a real run of tough fixtures,at home,away in Europe and now this. For once, I welcome an international break.
Bitterly disappointing not to come away with at least a point. Would've been a statement to win but we're closer to the chasing pack now. The big test we normally failed in the past was responding to a bitter setback. Four winnable games coming up in the league and I'd back us for 12 points out of 12. Let's see how the table looks then.
Bendtner's arrival really was depressing thoughrather have seen Monreal with Gibbs further forward
Ozil needs to step his game up big time. The combination in the middle wasn't right, Flam and Arteta can't play to together. That's confirmed. Ramsey can't play on the wing...but regardless of that, I'm expecting Ozil to step his game up. Yet to have a game where he's been unplayable and I hope he snaps out of it soon.
Still top of the league at least.
Gives the likes of podolski, Walcott and AOC some time to get fit though, plus a bit of a rest for Arteta, Flamini, Gibbs etc.
And there's always the chance bendtner could pick up a knock for Denmark...