i asked for 20 back-to-back wins. it seems as if even 2 would be too much.

sure you can question villa's sportsmanship, that referee's decision, but who is the one who lost the game?

if i were a player, the last thing i want to see would be fans leaving the stadium before the game is over.

but how could you blame them?

you can't point the finger at them and accuse them of not being behind the team. they are. but human beings don't like pain. they are just trying to lessen their own pain. and for those who have gone through so many seasons of pain, you have to cut them some slack; they owe it to themselves to lessen that pain.

in fact, they should be applauded for their courage to walk away, to face up to the fact that it was too painful, rather than numbly sit through the whole game.

i do wonder what is going through arsene wenger's mind. i think if i were him, i would be very sad. i would feel like giving up, handing in my resignation, because i believed in my players and this is what they give me.

but the first thing i would do would be to impose a ban on the players talking to the media.

the door is open to anyone who wants to leave this sinking ship.

and i don't know what to say, except that you have only proven me right when i say you are losers.

and in more ways than one, the great week did come to a staggering halt.