Aston Villa 0 - 0 Arsenal: I Didn't Drink Enough for This

Aston Villa 0
Arsenal 0

Well, that didn't go well.

I have to admit, it was not easy for me to keep tabs on this match. It wasn't going to be televised until 5:00, and since I have to know what's going on live, I decided to follow it from home, could not find a stream that worked for more than five minutes, and spent the last ten minutes of the match refreshing a search for "Arsenal" on Twitter to know what was happening.

Here's what I do know:

• Eduardo hurt his hamstring (I did see that happen) and will not be out for a long time, but will miss Sunday against Manchester United.
• Tom Vermaelen, on the other hand, looks to be more seriously injured. It's his fibula and it's either a nerve problem or it's broken.
• It's a good thing Arsenal might get Chris Smalling from Fulham.... oh... wait.... they failed and he's going to Manchester United next year.
  
• FUCK!
• I did see both Arsenal shots that hit the woodwork. I especially noticed Aaron Ramsey and Tomas Rosicky collide instead of shooting for the open net after Fabregas's post in first half stoppage time.
• Gael Clichy was completely outplayed by Ashley Young for 90 minutes.
  
• Chelsea won 3-0 thanks to that deal with Satan they must've made. Arsenal is now third in the table.
• Arsene Wenger spoke of Aston Villa's "long-ball" game, which caused Martin O'Neill to go apeshit insane.
  
• Also, I hear Wenger said O'Neill looks like a dork.
  

News Roundup 1/26/10 - The 10 Millionth Reason to Hate Man United Edition

Smalling is off to the North next year. Pic via Guardian.

• Manchester United won the transfer battle for Fulham defender Chris Smalling. Urge to destroy rising. [Guardian, Daily Mirror]
• Speaking of transfers, Jack Wilshere is likely on the move to another Premier League team (potentially Bolton, Burnley, or West Ham) within 24-48 hours. [Arsenal.com]
• Player news: Samir Nasri and Nicklas Bendtner have resumed full training! Diaby and Merida remain out, in terms of those not done for the year (van Persie, Djourou, and Gibbs). [Arsenal.com]
• Alex Song is back from the Africa Cup, but may not be fit for the clash with Manchester United on Sunday. Arsene Wenger mentioned that Song looked "tired" in yesterdays 3-1 aet loss to Egypt. [Arsenal.com]
  

News Roundup 1/22/10 - The Assault Edition

William Gallas, beware! Another challenge like that and Owen Coyle will attack from the shadows! Pic via Guardian.

• Owen Coyle admits that calling William Gallas's challenge that led to Arsenal's equalizer on Wednesday an "assault" was too strong. He's downgraded charges to simple battery. [Guardian]
• Arsene Wenger is very disappointed in the media for vilifying Gallas, in spite of the fact that "no-one minds when teams talk of kicking us." I'm gonna write up something on this thought a bit later. [Arsenal.com]
• Transfer window talk: The Daily Mirror says Wenger is unlikely to make a move in the window now that Nicklas Bendtner will return to fitness soon. [Daily Mirror]
• ...but he's still being coy on Fulham central defender Chris Smalling. [ESPN Soccernet]
• Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has extended his loan spell at Brentford until the end of January. That's such a long time... [Arsenal.com]
• FA Cup Fourth Round tie preview later tonight.
  

News Roundup 1/21/10 - The It Wasn't Just a Dream Edition

Someone call the whaaaaaambulance! Pic via Guardian.

• No, it was not a wonderful dream! We're still top of the league! With the FA Cup this weekend, we'll stay there unless Manchester United beats Hull City. Again, it could happen, if Boaz Myhill plays like he did at White Hart Lane this week. [Premier League]
• Injury update: Kieran Gibbs is out for the season, requiring surgery on his broken foot [Arsenal.com], Abou Diaby is out for a week with a calf injury and Bacary Sagna will sit for the cup tie at Stoke to rest a bad shoulder. [Arsenal.com]
• Owen Coyle compares William Gallas to Satan. Well, not exactly... [Guardian]
• Gallas will not be punished for his little stampy challenge. [Sky Sports]
• Quick transfer notes: Marouane Chamakh has promised to give Arsenal and Liverpool his decision [Daily Mirror], Everton is still interested in Senderos [Guardian], and Fulham has denied that they've spoken to Arsenal about Chris Smalling [ESPN Soccernet].
• Cameroon 2 - 2 Tunisia means Cameroon advances and Alex Song will not be coming back any time soon. Damn you, Tunisia, for blowing two leads! [Guardian]