So, after wanting to settle a matter externally, Hull have submitted their (no doubt) sexed-up dossier to the FA.  They actually said that they had to because the FA was involved and they couldn't say no to the FA.  They seem to have forgotten that the FA is only involved because they contacted them. 

At every turn Hull and Phil Brown have shown themselves to be liars of the highest calibre.  Arsene Wenger never shakes Phil Brown's hand...urm, yes he does - photographic evidence.  Cesc spat and only Phil Brown saw it (but now you've added to that list) - audio evidence.  Cesc has spat at someone before, urm, no he hasn't, statements from Ballack and Bayern to back this so that counts as evidence.  Cesc spat at Brian Horton?  Not a drip of evidence.  Not a leg to stand on.  Yet miraculously, others from Hull have now stated they seen the 'incident' and have even been included in the report to the FA.  It's beyond a joke.

They have dug themselves into a hole so deep that the only way for them to get out of it  is to hope that the FA can come to a 'not proven' verdict.  They can't possibly find Cesc guilty, and they won't act against Hull for bringing the game in to disrepute by lying about a fellow professional (though I'd wager that Cesc has more professionalism in his magic little toes that the whole of Hull combined).  As I've said, it irks me,it irks the shit right out of me.  Does anyone know how long these things take with the FA, when we can expect a verdict?

While we're on the subject of people who are complete twats, Cesc has revealed how Real contacted him directly.  But they're Spanish, they're allowed to do that sort of thing.  In fact, I believe Blatter even dials the number while Platini holds the receiver.

Cesc is going nowhere. How many more times does he have to say it?  How much clearer does he have to be?

To be honest, it it wasn't for Spitgate, we wouldn't have a whole lot other than injuries to talk about.  VP has picked up a groin injury - shocker!  Didn't see that one coming, it's not like he's made of fibreglass or anything. And even though the club have stood by him throughout his injury-plagued career at Arsenal, he is the one demanding assurances - again. He'll sign an extension, I'm pretty sure of that.  He just needs to shut up.  Seriously, moaning that you've only won the FA Cup in the last four years, when you have hardly played for three of them does not endear you to fans.  As much as I love him, he needs to wind his ego in a bit and look at the bigger picture.

Yes I'm grumpy, did you notice?  I think I need fed, or coffee, or a slap. Something.

As if the above wasn't enough for us to worry about, Diaby has picked up a hip-injury.  I shit you not.  Did Wenger make a deal with the devil in our Invincible season and now he's collecting?  Adebayor back, Theo, Bendter and VP out.  Cesc back, Diaby out.  Eduardo back, Eduardo out. Come on to fuck, this has been going on all season and I'm fed up with it. 

But what can you do?  Wrap them in cotton wool?  Well, yes, if that's what it takes.  I told you the footballing gods wouldn't allow us to have a fully-fit squad.

And all this is before the next round of International matches tonight.  I fucking hate International weeks.

So, if you're feeling as crap as I am, have a read of this then watch it here.

Til tomorrow, when we find out the extent of the damage from tonight's matches.  Time to say your prayers, rub your lucky whatevers, and kiss a few nuns folks.  So an ordinary day then!

This is gonna be a shortish one....

Kalou wants to come to Arsenal and I don't know how I feel about that.  I'm pretty sure we'll lose Adebayor in the summer, he shows as much desire to play for Arsenal these days as I would if I were picked for Sp*rs.  Barcelona are sniffing around VP, though I don't think he'll be going anywhere. 

I hope someone points out that Arsenal have been very patient since VP joined us and that that patience should be paid back with at least a few fit season at the club.  Even if he signs a one-year contract extension and then sees how next year goes I think I'd be happy.  Running the risk of him leaving for a free next summer would just be stupid, so if he won't sign we should take the money.

I would hate to see him go, and would feel slightly let-down by him if he does, but a player gets what a player wants, so Wenger will have to persuade him to stay at the club who have supported him through injury after injury after injury, all the while paying him a handsome sum in return for the privilege of providing state-of-the-art medical treatment for him.  Yes, he's been outstanding for most of this season, but it's not like we've got this sort of playing time out of him before. He owes Arsenal.

I'm not a huge fan of Kalou, but he looks like a Wenger player.  He's awesome on my Football Manager, so maybe some people know something I don't.  Probably a lot of people.  Anyway, I'm sure it will be a story which will develop painfully slow with no end result.

Meanwhile, Fabregas says we should focus on fourth, not the title which is nice to hear.  Reality does exist in places inside the Emirates.

Alumunia must be getting some stick after this photo was published in all the papers: 

You can't see his other half, who's there but has been cut out so he looks even more ridiculous.  Maybe Arsenal are secret sponsors of  a breast cancer charity, what with the not-so-great-danes pink boots...who knows. He looks like he's skipping down the road. Happy, happy, happy LMAO.

Financially, we made money last year, more than we made in the previous period (£24+M pre-tax), which is some going in this current financial climate.  It will be interesting to see this time next year though, especially with the 'sunshine' supporters leaving in their droves.  I, on the other hand, must be a masochist, as I got tickets for the Blackburn match.  With flights at £20 return how could I not?

Kolo loves Arsenal, which is pretty good, cause most of us love Kolo.  And he runs funny which makes me laugh.

It's Fulham tomorrow, and I think this will be a stronger test for us than Roma.  Bet you never thought you'd see the day you'd be more afraid of playing Fulham than Roma. That's pretty screwed up but totally reflective of our season.  Three points, as it has been for most of this season, is an absolute must or it really is goodbye champions league, hello UEFA cup. Urrgh, I feel dirty just thinking we could be in there with the Spuds.

Better Fulham preview tomorrow...

I'm asbolutely knackered...can you tell? LMAO