Point Taken In Opening Day Draw

As the sun blazed in the north London sky, there was a sense of déjà vu. A new season, north-Eastern opposition, a goalless draw, a World Class player departed, another key squad player close to leaving. That is where the stories diverge. Arsenal are in a better position to deal with the changes this season, two weeks of the transfer window remain and the club is moving in the market. According to reports this morning, Arsène has picked up his daily baguette and sundry groceries, along with Nuri Sahin from Real Madrid. Presumably flights will be timed so that he can drop Alex Song at the airport and pick up Sahin. It saves parking fees and mileage claims.
Sunderland were as predicted in yesterday’s preview, obdurate opponents. ItR...