Change, but for the better….

Last Sunday’s game against Fulham summed it all. It was a crazy game, the mishits, the crazy Warner and the lucky headers and off the liners….

But Arsenal persevered. And wave after waves of attack finally paid off, creating a penalty and 2 goals only to bring all 3 precious EPL points back for Arsenal after what seemed like a story from last season again.

Like Arsenal is, the change which was made also was important. Without Bendtner up front, we did not have much physical contact inside. That masterstroke by Wenger really made the difference when Bendtner had hussled around with the outstanding Zat Knight to make the comfortable Fulham backline, disturbed in distress. He did not have much of a part in both goals, but what he did was to open up the defence, mix them up a bit, which led Hleb to be free and score the winning goal.

So in short, if the magnificent Henry isn’t around this season, I don’t see a problem, because he didn’t show up last season either. If we could play to the fourth spot last season. i predict better this season, yes, even without much big name salvaging.

However, do watch out for the indomitable Newcastle, who impressed last weekend, not because of their players, but because of Big Sam. Another team i’ll tip is Man City, who do not look like a typical Premiership side, but play their football in a more continental style, which did tear West Ham apart.

Great season ahead? YOU BET!

- Kar Heng