Much Ado About Nothing-Nothing

Just time tonight for a few brief words about the non-event that was the goal-less clash with Blackburn yesterday.

If you are looking for positives then clearly the depth of the squad is now being demonstrated fully. Nine changes were made from the triumph at Bolton, and by and large the 'fringe players' are proving their value.

What is of more concern is that Henry and Fabregas, the most valuable jewels in our expanding collection of gems, have been lacking in lustre for a while now, and yesterday was no exception. Let's hope it is just that they are feeling the effects of a post-World Cup season and with careful handling will return to their best as we get to the 'pointed end' of the season.

The trip to Eindhoven on Tuesday will be uppermost in Wenger's mind now. Not only will he be agonising over who to pick, but also what formation to use. That's a subject I'll return to on Tuesday. Just to get you thinking about it now though, would you consider reverting to a 4-5-1 with Henry as the lone frontrunner on current form?

It's also just a week to go until the young Gunners get their chance to humble Chelsea down in Cardiff. (Did I mention before that Carling are the sponsors of this fine competition?) The second half of this week will therefore be devoted to that particular contest, and the possibility of 'Le Boss' adding the Cup sponsored by that wonderful Lager brewer to his cv.

Here's hoping it's a good week to be a Gooner.