Why Arsenal Cannot Win

If there is any reason why Arsenal cannot win this season, it has to be the defence.

Looking at the Man U vs Arsenal match, it is obvious Arsenal clearly needs someone who is solid in the centre of defence and who can bark orders around. Arsenal's defence is an absolute mess and far too easy for Man U to breach at will.

Arsenal sorely missed Vermaelen and needs one more solid central defender. Squillaci, Koscielny and Djourou are just not good enough. The defence is chaotic at the present moment without strong leadership (think Adams and Vieira - no titles ever since then).

The DM problem is still not resolved. Song is getting better but he's not really a DM, nor is Denilson. Why do we need a DM? Cos almost everyone else attacks. Without a DM, the left and right wing are almost always badly exposed and as well as the centre of the park. By now, you should know how badly Arsenal handles counter attacks.

The goalkeeping issue is still an issue. You may say fabianski and szczesny have potential but Arsenal need a world class keeper now, not those with potential. As for Almunia, I'll still say the same - decent shot stopper but not world class (you compare him with Van der Sar, Cech, Given and Reina and you can see why). Why don't Wenger just get Given???

Some positives:
Chamakh has added an attacking option for Arsenal with good aerial power so now at least there's some sense in making crosses.

Song and Wilshere has grown but again, that's not what is desperately needed. There's Diaby, Fabregas & Nasri who can play at central positions and it's way too congested.

RVP has recovered and so did Fab. Hopefully they will return to form again and join Nasri as the in-form list.