Arsenal

[KRP]

That third goal was special.

[hobo]

I never thought I would say it, but Song was amazing today.

[Shoes]

Yeah, he was. We were struggling until Diaby went off injured.

[Mars]

Hi guys, I'm looking to get a couple of tickets for the Citeh Carling Cup game, would anyone mind me using their red, etc membership number to book the tickets online? I don't need anything apart from the membership details and you'll get the games put on your account.

Cheers!

[anders limpar]

PMd

[Mars]

Cheers

[Lucky]

Hi guys, I'm looking to get a couple of tickets for the Citeh Carling Cup game, would anyone mind me using their red, etc membership number to book the tickets online? I don't need anything apart from the membership details and you'll get the games put on your account.

Cheers!

PMd

Cheers

You know it makes sense Rodney.

[FATEone]

From the Arsenal website...

He's been doing pretty well with you guys, hasn't he?

Cheers

Yeah, he is quality. Seriously, he is gonna be something really special I think, him and Routledge are playing off eachother with beautiful consequences.

[Lucky]

Does nobody care about this?

I know it doesn't exactly help Arsenal, but he is still only 21. Surely quite an achievement.

Could he actually turn out to be the real deal?

[SeanR]

Does nobody care about this?

I know it doesn't exactly help Arsenal, but he is still only 21. Surely quite an achievement.

Could he actually turn out to be the real deal?

just wait til he's 27.

[SeanR]

if DJ goes to spurs cudicini'll be available...

I'm just saying...

Blood on my hands...

[FATEone]

Blood on my hands...

That's the first thing that popped into my mind when I read the story!

ahem.. Poor Carlo..

[Rev]

Blood on my hands...

You could have done worse in the last few days, it has to be said.

[SeanR]

Paul Robinson?

I think I read that wenger was looking at him.

that'd be stupid.

[Mars]

Will never happen.

[Dude Ranch]

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes have suffered an enormous setback after striker Robin van Persie sustained a serious ankle injury in Holland's friendly international match against Italy in Pescara.

Van Persie was rushed to hospital after just 12 minutes of the game when he collapsed to the ground following a heavy challenge from Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk said: "I was shocked when I saw it.

"It doesn't look good. I feel very sad for Robin and Arsenal."

Van Persie is expected to be examined in Amsterdam on Sunday by renowned ankle specialist Professor Niek van Dijk.

The surgeon has previously treated Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Michael Owen.

A team doctor said he feared Van Persie had ruptured ligaments in his ankle, an injury that would keep him out for at least three months.

But if further examination reveals the ankle is broken, the star could miss the rest of the season.

Van Persie has scored eight goals for Arsenal in this campaign and his impressive run of form - his goals have all come in the last 11 matches - has prompted many observers to cite Arsenal, currently in second place behind Chelsea, as title favourites.

But that dream looked in ruins when the striker screamed in agony as he was carried from the pitch on a stretcher.

[KRP]

Oh bollocks.

[Art Vandelay]

I genuinely wish that international football was scraped; it's bollocks. I reckon at least half of our injuries this season have been as a result of some shitty international game and it's probably the same for the rest of the title contenders too. We had an outside chance of staying the distance with Van Persie playing well, but we've only got Eduardo as a fit striker now. Damn and blast it.

[mop]

That is some fantastic happy making news right there. Just what this hangover needed.

Fucking ridiculous that he was even playing in such a pointless friendly. Fucking international football.

[carlito]

Terrible news obviously and a big loss to the side but I think we've got enough options up front for it not to be a disaster.

We've got Eduardo to slot in the centre and options from Nasri, Arshavin, Rosicky and Vela on either side with Walcott and Bendtner due back soon too.

That said here's hoping that once the swelling has gone down and the club docs take a look at it we get some more positive news.

[mop]

I'd like to believe that, Carlito, but by the sounds of it this is one nasty injury. Sounds like there's some mad ligament damage.

God damn fucking internationals.

[KRP]

I genuinely wish that international football was scraped; it's bollocks. I reckon at least half of our injuries this season have been as a result of some shitty international game and it's probably the same for the rest of the title contenders too. We had an outside chance of staying the distance with Van Persie playing well, but we've only got Eduardo as a fit striker now. Damn and blast it.

The standard of internationals is shit as well. Maybe we'll sign that Morrocan big man that we were linked with.

[The Fox]

Chamakh? Don't think Bordeaux will sell in January, sadly.

[SeanR]

GAH!

[toythatkills]

Chamakh? Don't think Bordeaux will sell in January, sadly.

What good is it for them to keep him?

[hauk]

This is terrible news, the team was really starting to Gel. I hope that Eduardo will slot right in as a decent run in the team will be good for him.

[Rev]

It sucks, but:

1) Eduardo is ace.

2) We might start using Arshavin further forward.

Both are good things.

[mop]

So, just heard on sky sports news that RVP says his injury isn't as bad as first thought. I hope that's the case.

I too would like to see Arshavin play a bit further up the field. Just for a little bit anyway, see how he fares.

[Lucas]

Ankle ligaments torn, apparently. 3 months out.

4-4-2 with Arshavin/Eduardo up front? Arshavin taking the Bergkamp role?

[Mars]

Well we've got the cover in midfield now thanks to Nasri & 'sicky's return