The best interlull ever?

Now like most Arsenal fans, I don't particularly like interlulls. This one however, could be perfectly timed. If it gives the likes of Fabregas, Song and Walcott the time to get fit and Lehmann the chance to teach Almunia a thing or two then it's only a good thing. There's even talk that Johan Djourou is doing better than expected and may return ahead of schedule. One can always hope... Right now, we'll have to hope that none of our players go away and come back in two/three/[insert cynically high number here] pieces. To take a look at just who is on international duty, here's the list from the official site.

Speaking of internationals, Fabio Capello has had a thing or two to say about Jack Wilshere, suggesting that he could very much be in the first XI now. Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey could well face each other in the engine room when England and Wales clash this weekend, a test that Aaron Ramsey is looking forward to. If he does well, it could well be a measure of how well he's coming on. Speaking about Aaron Ramsey, Arsene Wenger has been speaking about how games like West Brom last weekend are just what the Welshman needs to get his match sharpness back. Aaron Ramsey also spoke to the press after the match, talking about how our character shows in performances like our come-back against West Brom. Wenger has also been speaking on the subject of character, saying that we have great character in our side, once we manage to shake off nerves which inhibit our play.

So two clips for you; the first is Jack Wilshere talking about Rambo's return, the character we showed and the title race, the second is Arsene Wenger talking about the title race, nerves on our part and also a shout-out to the away fans. Enjoy.





As expected, this will be a long two weeks for Manuel Almunia, who was quick to cool suggestions of a fall-out with Jens Lehmann; but Arsene Wenger has eased speculation that the Spaniard would fall behind Lehmann in the pecking order. It does seem that Lehmann would not yet be fit enough, but it looks like he is set to play part in reserve fixtures in order to build up his match fitness.

So other news wise, Wenger has been speaking about how consistency wins titles, I wish we would show it then... Also, the Mirror reckon that United are now set to beat us to the signing of Oxlade-Chamberlain from Southampton. I don't know what's changed there, but if anything happens, it'll be in the summer. Two articles from the magnificent YounGunsBlog; the first is a 'where are they now' on Jeremie Aliadiere; the second is this weeks loanees round-up, although it was a quiet week with both Carlos Vela and Kyle Bartley missing out, Henri Lansbury was the pick of the bunch after completing ninety minutes while Samuel Galindo featured in a squad for the  first time after coming back from a broken ankle.