When Robin scored, it looked like we were on our way but of course, scoring early means that there is time for it to change, and change it did.

Before the game, fat Sam said that he has constantly 'outplayed' Arsene Wenger.

The players did little to prove him wrong.

Vela came in on the left for his first start this season while Eboue dropped deeper into our makeshift midfield, with Song missing out, probably from an injury.

There's no point in taking apart the game, because it's the same old story through and through, hence nothing new. Robin showed why we missed him so much and continued his goalscoring record against Blackburn but this time, it didn't help us win the game.

Sometimes, we should be grateful that we don't normally score goals in the first 15 minutes. Bad things do happen when we do, because evidently, the players' mentality drops off quite a bit and they get fucking complacent, as if chasing the game is harder. Having a lead means protecting it, and it's obvious to see that no one really wants to take charge and defend the team's ass collectively.

Alex Song has been the one to make the difference, seemingly being the only one in the team that is 'okay' with doing the dirty work of mopping up in front of the defence. Diaby has no desire whatsoever to help his team out in this area, being highly casual in possession and being caught out on many occasions, not just in this game. The lack of desire from some players is really alarming and Wenger really needs to take a good look at this. These are the players he raised and he has chosen to put his faith in them and it's his responsibility ultimately, when they don't perform up to shit.

Arshavin had a game, but I'm pretty much indifferent towards him now. He was an exciting signing when he came, but his true desire is not to play for us but to play for Barcelona. It was his dream before Arsenal, and coming to Arsenal simply didn't change that so if his time is up, then it is up. We've got players who can play in that position and evidently, Nasri really is better on the wings, no matter how much he prefers the central role. It's not just about competing with Cesc Fabregas. He can't seem to do a decent job there consistently enough.

If Barca do come for the Russian then by all means. He hasn't contributed enough this season and he talks too damn much and does too little. Also, it's funny how the Spanish press is quiet on this one, when it definitely has more truth than any Fabregas rumours. A sign that it really is true? So true that it's not worth reporting, or they just aren't keen on the Russian.

So, part of the same old story, is Fabianski. I mean, what can I say. Wenger has said that it isn't an area he necessarily wants to strengthen this summer. I mean, it really can't be more glaringly obvious. The goalkeeper is a liability and we need at least a decent enough one who can catch and dominate his penalty area. Blackburn, had more ambition than City and they tested Flappy so much more and this is the result. If any of them bring up the City game as a good record on his CV again I think we're all ready with our pitchforks to poke them with it.

Like the Wigan game, it is infuriating to lose, but yet again, we deserve to. Identifying the problems now won't change them. They don't just go away when players simply aren't good enough. This has to addressed in the summer. It could be a lot different if Flappy had put in a decent shift today. Wenger would have declared him his number 1 and we would all faint and die. So better now than next season, new keeper please. If the boss chooses to ignore this and we don't win anything next season because of Flappy or Almunia, I really don't know what I will do.

Really looking for this season to end right now. Contrary to what Wenger thinks, I do feel that the midfield needs reinforcements too, at least someone to kick Diaby and Denilson in the butt. I know we have Ramsey from that, but it might be too much to ask so quickly. Besides, that's 4 butt cheeks to cover. Getting another in would do the job nicely. Diaby knowing that he is first choice when fit has really planted the seeds of complacency in his head. The midfield is the engine room of the team and if we don't have all 3 in there busting their asses in every game, there's a problem. Technique is one thing, desire is another.

Nothing much into it really, because there's nothing to talk about, nothing to play for anymore, but 3rd spot. I mean, it's a real improvement from playing for 4th, but the tables don't lie - we were really 3rd best in the league. People might argue that the top 2 aren't any better, but the truth is, they're better, just not by a mile so it's not that obvious. Still, top spot was still up for grabs but the team decided to take their foot off the gas completely and throw in the towel prematurely so there's nothing we can do.

There has been stuff though, about our goalkeepers. Well well well. I don't want to keep harping on our need for a new top class one, and just wait for us to announce the signing of one. If Wenger doesn't sign one then I would probably go berserk. The only problem I have is Fabianski being seen as 'number 1'. That guy obviously has a lot of issues and only performs well during training (wth). And he managed to use the eventless City game to redeem himself. Sometimes, I wished City had more ambition. Did they even know that Flappy was in goal? All you gotta do is bombard the goal for the last 10 minutes of the game and I guarantee you, he'll flap. Considering that City still have Villa and the spuds to play, getting a result against Arsenal would count for something, while giving them a little bit of room to maneuver. Now, nothing less than a win against those two would let slip 4th spot.

Not going to go into candidates for that number 1 shirt because it's pointless. It's all up to the manager. All I can say is that Joe Hart fits best, with BPL experience and all, but City are unlikely to let him go because he's good and Shay Given had to dislocate his shoulder. Besides, they're the team most likely to have trouble with the new home-grown rule next season. It's funny how the tabloids announce a full City squad clear out consisting of HG players like Stephen Ireland and SWP. They'll absolutely need them to make up the 8. I'm a big fan of Ireland, but I don't see Wenger signing him anyway.

So, the Emirates Cup is set. Lyon, AC Milan and Celtic. Why did we invite the Scots who called us cheats after the Eduardo incident? They were always going to lose the tie, if that penalty made a difference then fine, but those cunts chose to use it to mask their own failings, and then now we invite them to our home. Geez. Then there's Lyon. I wonder if it's part of the deal to bring Lloris to Arsenal by arranging a friendly. We'll know in due time. Also, Flamini should be coming home, assuming his contract isn't just about up and he's not planning to sign for someone else on a free transfer.

Last night, I watched the Barca-Inter game. It was rather entertaining, because anything with Mourinho is entertaining in some way, and I don't mean on the pitch. His reaction to Thiago Motta's sending off was one of sarcasm and spite. Then there's Barcelona, who are really a bunch of diving cheats. You can now add simulation and acting to their repertoire. Whatever Sergio Busquets did last night was nothing short of disgraceful, and it's not the first time he rolled around for no apparent reason. He did that against Arsenal, but thank goodness no one gave him a chance with a hand to his chin. (not that it would have mattered) For the best team in the world, and they do claim that, they really have a ton of cheats, with Dani Alves their commander-in-Chief. He paid for it when Barca were denied a penalty at the San Siro when he was hacked down in the box by Sneider. Had he not been such a cheat, the ref wouldn't have hesitated as much to point to the spot, and the 1-0 they got at the Nou Camp would have seen them through to yet another final.

For all of Arsenal's failings, everything is pointed back at Arsene Wenger. He picks the team, it's his players he chooses to stick with, and the signings he chooses not to make. And that's hardly as bad as picking a team, knowing that they're all cheats and divers, and doing nothing about it. Wenger doesn't like it when Eboue dives. Pep Guardiola turns a complete blind eye. I mean, if you think/know that you're that good, to the extent of accepting the title of best team in the world, then why the need to cheat? If he hasn't realised by now, it's the cheating that cost him the game. Mourinho for all of his antics and anti-football tactics, actually looks more 'honest' than Barcelona.

So Inter are through. They meet Bayern Munich in the final and it should be a crackin' game. I fancy Arjen Robben scoring, but Mourinho knows his ex-players too well, enough to know how to nullify their threat, like he did to Drogba and Lampard when he played Chelsea.

Also, Barcelona is extremely classy in defeat. They turned on the sprinklers on the pitch as Inter were celebrating. I suppose, it was a substitute for confetti.

Lastly, I hope Wenger was watching the game. He needs to see what a good goalkeeper brings to his team. Julio Cesar's save from Lionel Messi's shot could have been the turning point that changed the game. Barca were needing a 2-0 win and Inter wasn't going to try to score at all. Had it been 1-0 earlier then the game would be on and Inter's mental strength would be tested for longer than 6 minutes + 4 minutes of extra time. They were always going to hold out. Can't say the same had the Messi shot crept in.

All we got was a reaction from the fans in the stands, to former Gunners Toure, Vieira and Adebarndoor.

A 0-0 draw, and it was hardly undeserved, considering how both sides played. Tevez decided to take an off day (prolly from weeping about last week), Adebarndoor didn't play from the start (even though he brought nothing when he came on), Flappy changed his gloves. They look pretty mean now, black and yellow. I'm not sure if the colours made it look nice and big with plenty of grip, but it sure looked that way. Good quality industrial strength stuff, to catch balls.

And Flappy didn't fumble a single ball!!!!

Which tells you a lot about City and their attacking threat.

Couldn't ask any more from Fabianski. Looked more assured instead of the bundle of nerves he has been. I would think that he would be continuing in goal for the last 2 games. Don't know about his or Almunia's future, but if Wenger signs a new goalie, it would spell the end for at least one of them. I state here that if Wenger doesn't sign a new goalie, I would go absolutely mental. We simply can't win things with either of them being first choice, and unlike Wenger who likes to wait around to make people eat their words, I am so not one of them. The very least that fans deserve is something to celebrate about, especially if it is well within our grasp. Chelsea and United are super lucky Arsenal do not have a top class keeper this season. If we did, the table could look a whole lot different. We coped with our injuries and then some, until our goalkeeper decided it was necessary to fumble this and that with ultra bad decision making.

So near yet so far. I can't tolerate another season of that.

You guessed it! Nothing much to talk about, this citeh game. Utterly boring as hell. At least Diaby showed a little more commitment. Song back was very welcomed, even though he went down quite a lot. Still made it through 98 minutes.

Also, if you still can't see how a good goalie can make a difference, Shay Given did. He did at a high cost, but he reached and kept Diaby's shot out. Had he not gone for it like he did, I'm pretty sure it would have hit the bottom corner and it would have been 1-0 to the Arsenal. It sucks that Arsenal had the chance to sign him for a reasonable price (what City paid) but Wenger chose not to.

Enough with this goalie thing. As long as Wenger makes amends, I will have no issue.

Adebayor's return was no event at all. Well the fans really made an effort to boo him, but it didn't really matter.