Another Wenger Gem

The arrival of Vermaelen in June for roughly ten million pounds came as a bit of a surprise, and a bit of a letdown for those wanting a six-foot-five giant, with a vertical leap of something like three feet or more, and a beard full of spittle and menace. But the Belgian’s performances over the first month have surprised everyone and it looks as though Wenger has, at long last, found the right partner for Gallas.

Who Needs Foreigners? The Premier League, That’s Who

English supporters should be grateful, because foreigners have made the Premier League what it is today and without them, both on the pitch and off, the Premier League would merely be a slightly better version of the Championship, at best.