1. Thank Heavens for Blackburn! At least there is still one EPL team that plays with the "They're Invincibles" inferiority complex that more than half the league used to suffer from. I'll watch the match later on the DVR, but having watched previous Blackburn self-immolations against the Gunners, I know what to expect.
2. Cue wild "Arsene Knows Best" celebrations (until the next loss)
3. I guess the fan protest could've been better timed, eh?
4. Every douche has his day...
5. Does Wenger listen to the word-foolery that pops out of his mouth?! How about the lazy Russian giving a little respect to the fans by showing some commitment and work rate on the pitch?
6. Speaking of loosey-goosey mouth. Ol' 'Arry is doing the 'live by the mouth, die by the mouth' routine
7. Seattle's forward lineup leaves me underwhelmed. I would've been seriously whelmed had they beaten Vancouver to the punch and retrieved Seba from Philly. Oh, well. It's not as if speed and work rate up front is something we would want.
8. My new blog is going to be "Sh*t Arsene Says"
9. Robin van Persie. If our #10 isn't the league MVP, I'll eat my boots. We'd be near relegation zone without the Dutchman. Pure class.

Time-Traveling pre-Aston Villa Full 9

1. Wojciech Szczeszny demands slavish, unquestioning loyalty to Wenger
2. Almost immediately, Alan Smith - who we all know loves to torment keepers - fails the young pole
3. Meanwhile, 'Arry Redknapp shows Arsene Wenger how the financial mastermind bit is done properly (or, improperly)
4. Nigeria tour? Possibly. Could a swoop for Kanu as Henry's replacement be far behind?
5. I have not yet watched today's FA Cup game. When I do, there will be another Full 9, hopefully, a positive, cheery, celebratory list.
6. BTW, if you say "FA Cup" by phonetically pronouncing "FA" as pha, it sounds like a description of Arsenal's defensive performances of the past several years.
7. Was aghast at the amount of space Djourou afforded Ryan Giggs last week, allowing the cross for the winning goal. After reading up on Ryan Giggs' extracurriculars, I'm realizing Johan was probably keeping a prudent distance from the slimy Giggs, given the Gunner defender was not wearing a hazmat suit.  
8. Dempsey, Ream, etc. sign that MLS talent is growing
9. Sadly, America lacks a ridiculous transfer rumour mill to compete with EPL