How many match bans given to Vermaelen?

How much more tests will be assinged to these youngsters?

- Big loss to ManUtd and Chelsea and then win against Liverpool to stay in the title race
- Ramsey broken legs at Stoke and win with last minute penality
- Bendtner wasted a stake of full chance against Burnley and scored a hat-trick 3 days later at Champions League
- Last minute winner at Hull
- A match that should win comfortabely turned out to be a penality and a defender off.

The next 3 league opponenets are Birmingham (A), Wolves (H) and Spurs (A).

If Vermaelen was handed 3 match ban, Arsenal will play for a draw at Spurs and fail if Spurs can keep their momentum.

Wenger is furious because Vermaelen is essential for Arsenal's defence. He is a more key player than Gallas. Fortunately Wenger preferred Song to Silvestre to partner Campell but this inevitably created a hole at defensive midfield. (Dont tell me Denilson is the one to fill in...)

The game against West Ham is divied into 2 parts, vur by the red card and West Ham's penalty.

Arsenal easily got their lead by Denilson goal but it is more credit to Bendtner in the 1st part of the game. He has the sense to set up the teammates like RVP, although his skill needs to develop. Arsenal's 4-3-3 is so dangerous early this season because RVP played what we call the "invicible 9" - the central striker distracts defenders and creates space for teammates to get into the box. Barcelone's Ibramhamovic is another example.

But their old poor habit keeps. They were so enjoyable to play their football and forgot the essense of getting the 2nd goal. They forgot they got a draw at Upton Park even getting a 2 goal cushion. Maybe the Barcelona draw boost their confidence and they want to show what they can do.

The penality is not a bad one to bring Arsenal's player back to the game. So lucky that Almunia saved it.

And so lucky that Wenger not caught after he makes his team defend so deep.Bendtner should stay with Diaby because Arshavin sucks when play in the center. Getting into deep allows West Ham to build up their attack. Lucky they cannot build and I think it is the same even one more is off.

Cesc did not as sharp as before he injuried. But we need to patient as it is only his first match back. We got too much tests this season and he knows he need to reserve the energy.

Well, let's enjoy going top for..less than 24 hours.