EPL minus two weeks and counting

It is now two weeks until the premier league start again in England. About time to dream about the golden moments come and gone. And to check out the status of one team in particular. The team where such modern legends as Limpar, Schwarz, Bergkamp, Ian Wright, Adams....the list goes on when listing cool players.

It is, off course, Arsenal Football Club. Est 1886.

But what have they been up to in the silly season? Let's take a look.
What they needed from last year was a reliable goalscorer, a solid defender and perhaps someone evil in midfield to intimidate the opposition. Have they filled the gaps?

Players out:
Emmanuel Adebayor

Kolo Toure

Players in:

Thomas Vermaelen

So on paper, no they haven't done enough. I for one am glad money-crazy City bought Adebayor but we need to replace him with someone better. That Kolo Toure followed him there is worse, but hopefully Vermaelen will fill that gap. Other than that not much has happened. Arsenal never splash out much for players but maybe they should bring in some new talent to Emirate Stadium soon.

Still, it's not too late yet and there is talk of a old favourite returning. It is the man with some of the most evil tackles ever awarded, not punished with, a red card. It is Patrick Vieira. He would be welcome.

And up front english papers link Marouane Chamakh with a move to the Gunners. The Bordeaux striker scored 13 goals last season for his french club and has been targeted by a number of clubs. Maybe he will finally get Arsenal some glory? No pressure though...

To round things off, and because I know l'pool fans read this, I'll leave you with this golden moment in english football history:

/TSO