Robin van Persie is obviously struggling with his mathematics…

Come on Robin, Maths is Simple - 4+5=9 πŸ™‚

Arsenal did not sign five players this summer, we signed NINE. πŸ˜›

Eight of which are ready to play in this current side, the only one missing is Campbell….

He’s been talking about our β€˜five’ Β deadline day summer signings and how they bring experience to the squad – especially Arteta and Benayoun.

We have some new additions that we are very happy about, I followed the transfer deadline day quite closely from Holland, and was in touch with people over here. It was quite crazy really, I followed it like I’m sure all the fans did.

I met all the new players after coming back from Holland, and of course I knew a few of them from playing against them before anyway.

They are experienced, so I’m sure that will help them settle in much quicker – especially Mikel Arteta and Yossi Benayoun who already know the Premier League well.

They are experienced, and they are all leaders, and as I’ve said before, I’m a believer that you don’t just have one captain in the dressing room.

You should have leaders in every area of the squad, and that’s what it looks like now.

Poor old Michael Vorm of Swansea has had to endure a bit of stick for the goal we scored against Swansea but I’d like to think that Arshavin should take a bit of the credit for what turned out to be our solitary goal and winner.

Ok, Vorm fluffed his lines somewhat with his attempted throw out but Arshavin was pretty sharp in capitalising on the error and scoring a peach from a very difficult angle.

Arshavin has been one of many players to come under scrutiny from fans recently but he was sharp to firstly spot the error and then capitalise on it. Arshavin of last season could very well have already had his head down and be trudging back towards the half-way line in similar circumstances but not on Saturday.

Have the new signings given him a little kick up the backside, one he really did need? Finally he has a couple of players really threatening his place in the side and that can only be good for him and Arsenal.

Is this going to be a season to remember for him? I hope so as when our little Russian is on form, he’s bloody good!

Talking of our new boys, our not so small German centre-half has been talking about our fixture on Tuesday against Borussia Dortmund. Mertesacker will know all there is to know about our opposition; he’s played against them enough during his Werder Bremen days:

Dortmund were the best team in Germany last year, they do a good job passing the ball and have great players. It will be difficult for us but I know we have very good players and I’m confident we can get a result.

Dortmund are the toughest opponent in our group, so we will be very happy if we can take something from this match.”

Mertesacker has also been talking about his debut on Saturday:

I have a lot of experience but it is a new level for me to play in England although my targets and goals are high.

One thing is for sure, I will give everything every time I put on the Arsenal shirt.

That’s all we ask…..

Have a good day Gooners, tomorrow it’s Footie again. πŸ™‚