Is Wenger Losing It?

The transfer window has finally closed. And not unexpectedly, the last day witnessed hectic activity, including the mega deal of Robinho - a new British transfer record. It was a tensed time for all gooners, who wanted to know if we are going to buy any Central Midfielder. We all knew that we needed a defensive player in the middle of the park and another at the back. We did get a ‘bargain’ in the form of 31-year-old United reject Silvestre. However, a midfielder was more important, as the game against Fulham showed. We didn’t have Fabregas or Rosicky. We had already lost Flamini and Hleb. So we played Eboue (of all people) and Dennilson. The result was the most atrocious display of football by Arsenal. We deservedly lost the game. Even a layman, if provided with that fact, would tell you that reinforcement is required. Okay Fabregas is back. But if he picks up an injury and doesn’t play for a month, I don’t see any playmaker in the team who can anchor the midfield and link up with the strikers ahead. Dennilson’s poor display forced us to play Robin van Persie behind Adebayor and Bendtner. Now six hours have passed since...