Is it still possible for Arsenal to win the BPL?

What an amazing turn of events for Arsenal football club, cumulating to the highlight of the weekend just passed. In the past 3 weeks or so, Arsenal has convinced our distracters that there is still life and there is still blood in this young Arsenal team.

At the tail end of Jan, we went on a run of 5 consecutive draws. Starting with a 1-1 draw with Everton, we proceeded to decimate our season by going on a goalless run of 4 matches against West Ham, Tottenham, Sunderland and Fulham. It really felt like we are becoming the ham in the sandwich (totally helpless!) as we fall further behind in 5th place as Aston Villa creep up to overtake us while Manchester United were streaking away at the top.

As all hell breaks lose and calls for Wenger’s head began to crescendo, the team found a second wind in March. The boys found their scoring boots and it was raining goals in the premiership and FA Cup. We did have to struggle against Roma in Rome for the Champion’s league, but prevailing from the penalties seemed to have added an edge to the Arsenal players. Instead of feeling fatigue, the players seemed to be more determined to scrap and tackle and commit to a game with more gusto. With the defence holding firm, our performance in March allowed us to overtake Villa. (which has started to become more like their new nickname of Villalose)

The comeback of Arsenal have coincided with the return of Eduardo and Walcott, and also with Andrey Arshavin getting match fit by the games. The three players were so happy and eager to play that their attitudes show on the pitch. Arshavin even had 9 stitches in his foot against Blackburn at half time so that he can play the second half! With such commitment, its no wonder that he scored his first goal for us in the very same game. As a whole, the three players’ enthusiasm has rubbed off onto their teammates and even the grouchy Eboue has become more active and smiley, no doubt helped by his recent influx of goals.

It still seemed a near impossible task to catch the 3 above us, but all that changed within the last 2 rounds of the BPL. Manchester United were thrashed by Liverpool 4-1 and then surrendered meekly to Fulham with a 2-0 score line. Chelsea tried hard but somehow, our nasty neighbour, Tottenham Hotspur, did us a huge favor by ensuring that a 1-0 lead became a 1-0 final result that they can be proud of.


Is this the turning point that we are wishing for all season?
We are surging forward everyday with the improving match fitness and health of Arshavin. He brings with him experience, maturity and a willingness to get down dirty to get the job done. In Arshavin, I believe Wenger has got himself the next 'Cantona'. This may be the start of the Arsenal Dynasty.

With Fabregas and Adebayor coming back within the next 2 weeks, Arsenal is given one last chance to barge into the top 2 position of the BPL. With the top 3 to play against us in the remaining 8 games, it will be a cracking finale and I retain my right to dream of lifting the premiership title together with the FA Cup and Champion League title!

Go Gunners!!!