There's not a lot you can gripe about right now if you're an Arsenal fan. Despite being written out of the title race before a ball had even been kicked Arsene Wenger's men are right up there in the early part of the season still unbeaten after four Premier League games and one Champions League fixture in which they've conceded only two goals. Tuesday's victory in France was far from a vintage performance but exhibited a strength of character to grind out a favourable result across the channel, a trait that has underpinned the North London clubs impressive start to the new term. Of course the naysayers will contend that Wenger and his side are setting themselves up for an almighty fall but at this point in time theres not a lot to complain about at the Emirates Stadium. The only blemish on an otherwise spotless record? Oliver Giroud's failure to score since his £12 million summer arrival. That is bound to change sooner rather than later, right?
This week on FFC is Wenger right to drop Theo Walcott after contract talks broke down and how significant will Jack Wilshere's return from injury be for the Gunners?
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Quote of the Week
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"We will see how he responds to the training now.We will have to be a bit patient, a bit cautious, because when a guy has been out for 14 months it takes a while to get back to match fitness. Jack is fit to practise and play, but to put high-level performances in takes time. He will need a few games in the reserves." Arsene Wenger says he won't rush Jack Wilshere back after his return to training
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