Three points back?

By: travis | March 5th, 2009

How did this happen? I realize that my optimism wasn’t exactly free-flowing, but to be three points back of Villa all of a sudden is a minor miracle. Consider this: last Saturday we were within five minutes of looking at a seemingly insurmountable eight point deficit. That would have created an even bleaker outlook to the rest of the season. Fast forward to yesterday, Villa goes down 2-0 to Man City, and all of a sudden it’s a five point swing. That is massive, especially with a tough schedule for the Arsenal in May. That’s why it is impeccable to start winning matches. Enough of these draws.

There’s no league action for a bit — two cup games ahead of the following weekend. This Sunday it’s Burnley and good news awaits, as Theo and Eduardo both look to be fit. It remains to be seen whether or not they will get a chance to start, but I would expect both to at least get a substitute cameo to get their legs back under them. If both of those players can stay healthy then it would be smart to say this team wouldn’t struggle to score goals. Van Persie’s been a lone bright spot this season but hasn’t scored since the Everton match (I think) and shouldn’t be relied on to score every game.

Of course, what would the Spanish media be if they didn’t come up with some Fabregas speculation every now and again? This time, it’s news that if Wenger left, Cesc would too. That doesn’t surprise me all that much, what with the Spaniard a real fan of Wenger’s approach to the game. It would be safe to say that Cesc will more than likely play in Spain one day, something that would be expedited if Wenger left. And I’m ok with that. I guess.

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• MoMONEY |  March 5th, 2009 at 9:08 am

  
  
  

  Start Walcott, give Eduardo a half. We will definitely need both healthy and ready for Roma. No Ade for either of the next 2 games either.

  Agree on Cesc- Hell, I would leave too if I was in his shoes

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• Stearling |  March 5th, 2009 at 10:49 am

  
  
  

  I agree with the above, Eduardo at half and let Walcott get a run out…Cesc is the man and the sooner he gets HIS team back the better

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• Foreverzidane |  March 5th, 2009 at 4:37 pm

  
  
  

  My approach is slightly different as I would put more of an importance on the money tournaments and not worry at all about the F.A. . So crush Burnley decisively and then let the youngsters get a chance at playing some real meaningful matches in the F.A.
  I would like to see Gibbs, Merida, Vela more often.
  Then concentrate on the “EPL” and the “Champions” with the regulars. Be nice to win the F.A. but at what cost? We need our fragile players to secure the fourth spot and all the ad money generated from it. Therefore as the famous quote says “TO F.A. or NOT TO F.A. THAT IS THE QUESTION!”

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• RyanJ |  March 5th, 2009 at 11:47 pm

  
  
  

  I read on either Goal.com or Tribalfootball that Wegner was drafting a new contract for Eboue since his current one is due to expire. Are u shitting me

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