Arsenal Comeback

In a comeback fashion, today Arsenal came back from the purgatory to beat Chelsea. The blue half of London had taken a lead through a Johan Djourou own goal from a shot by Bosingwa, but then things seemed to go down hill for Chelsea.

The second half started with Arsenal putting some steel into their play. The Chelsea players seemed as though they could not pass the ball if their lives depended on it. Arsenal came back with what looked like a slight offside that was not called. Robin Van Persie took his chance and blasted the ball in.

Then the Chelsea defense slept a little and allowed Van Persie to punish them once more. It seems like Arsenal are on their way back into the top half of the league.

Freddy Adu: The Comeback Kid?

I just had to put this picture up. I think he's looks a better number ten than Donovan. I hope Freddy turns things around at Monaco soon. He is too talented to let his skills go to waste. He needs to express himself more and not be shackled by Bradley's defensive game. GO FREDDY.

The Case For The Arsenal Captaincy

I'm obssessed with the captaincy now. Here are the ones that I think should go for the job:

Fabregas: The spaniard is talented but beyond that, I think he is a good leader. He brings a lot of energy and since he plays in the center, it would be easier for him to call the shots. The added responsibility will also add to Fabregas' game.

Gael Clichy: He is one of the fiercest defenders in the league. He has already worn the armband on several events. I think he would be a good choice but I don't like the idea of a defender wearing the captain's armband. He would be out of synch with the other players.

Emmanuel Adebayor: I don't like the idea of a forward being captain because they make the game about them, but no one can debate the fact that the Togo international is an effective player. Maybe as captain he will bring a hungry element to Arsenal's game. Maybe giving him the armband will keep him from jumping ship next summer.

William Gallas, Shut Your Trap

The captain of a team has one duty: to lead the team. William Gallas is an idiot. As the leader of the team, you don't go to the media to bitch and whine about players in your team. You make sure that you do all you can do to clean the house up and make sure that everyone on the team is on the same page. It's a good thing that he did not name the player he referred to in his statement to the press, but even going out and talking about it does nothing to help the matter. He has no doubt alienated the player that is the supposed cause for the rift in this film.

Since his move from Chelsea, Gallas hasn't shown any of the leadership skills and tenacity of a John Terry or Patrick Viera. Gallas' mouth puts in more effort than the player himself. If things are to be fixed in the arsenal camp, Gallas needs to close his mouth and talk face to face with his teammates. He needs to address the issues in the team and make sure that disgruntled teammates know that he will be there to solve problems with them and not fuel them by making unnecessary comments to the media. He needs to step up as a leader or be replaced by Mr. Wenger. I wonder how Fabregas would do as a captain, or Toure? And i'm still pissed that he wears the number ten shirt.

That Boy Is Something Special: Frazier Campbell

Who would have thought a player who shined in the championship would be a hit in the premiership. The English leagues are littered with players who showed promise at one point, only to falter at the moment of truth. Francis Jeffers came on the scene and departed with a snap. Remember Kevin Phillips? When he was knocking in goals for Southampton it was believed that he was going to challenge Michael Owen for a place in the England national team. Both of those players are decent in the Championship, but neither one has cracked the egg in the Premier League.

Frazier Campbell is a special type of player. He, like Villa’s Agbonlahor, is not afraid of blazing past his opponents. In a recent game against Liverpool in the Carling Cup, Tottenham’s new golden boy made the rounds past the aging Pool centre back and centered for his strike partner to score. The Tottenham fans were full of cheer and kind words for the young lad, but deep down it must be said that they know he is not theirs. Campbell belongs to Manchester United. He is one of the very few youngsters that have popped out of the United Academy with a die hard attitude. He’s got talent, pace, and above all, the work ethic that will push him pass the likes of Rooney in the next few years. Just watch that game against Liverpool again to catch a glimpse of this young boy’s ferocity.