Arsenal - Tottenham and Van Persie, By Daniel Racheter


I think we all know that Van is the main man at Arsenal and is keeping them floating in the right river for 4th place but I think it is all of one which we are tired of seeing the ' Van Persie show.


Without Nasri and Fabregas Arsenal are a very average side full of younger and not fully developed youngsters. Wilshere is obviously the stand out talent but the likes of Ramsey and Walcott have never really lived up to their potential.


We can all agree and even Arsenal fans can, that without Van Persie who knows where they would of been this season. They beat Spurs 5-2 after being 2 down which was a great achievement but then the Arsenal faithful once again get out of their depth saying ' we're coming for 3rd, still the best team in London " but sadly enough... they are not.


Tottenham:


Tottenham have now over taken Arsenal now in those terms and will continue to for years to come in my opinion. Spurs have a better squad, more experienced players and play the better football which shows better results.


It has taken a few years for Spurs to hit Arsenals level and go past it but Harry has done a great job. Spurs were in Arsenals shaddow for so long but now I think we can all say they are out of it. Spurs have a sensational ray of attacking talent, Modric, Lennon, Bale, Defoe and Adebayor. If you look at Spurs squad in full to Arsenal squad then there is a big difference. Spurs have an experienced squad with the likes of Parker, Dawson, King, Friedel, Defoe, Adebayor, mostly off their squad is experienced and hitting their peak when Arsenal is low below their peak. 

Van Persie is Arsenal's only match winner, a goal scorer and the most experienced in the squad. His goals and leadership has been the only thing keeping Arsenal where they are this season. Who else have Arsenal got? Walcott with his hot and cold form and bleak shows of talent. Ramsey? Benayoun? Rosicky? Arteta? Gervinho?.

Unless Arsene Wenger doesn't spend this summer on experienced players there Arsenal will endure another trophyless season under the frenchman.


Arsenal young squad is crying out experienced players to lead the young players and inspire them, how else can a young squad progress in the best way possible?.

I also think Arsenal should be thinking about Van Persies replacement and I think they already have in Podolski. Podolski is too similar to Van Persie. Two left footers upfront together is wrong in my opinion, it wouldn't look right and they are just too similar. Arsene knows his chances are limited of keeping Van Persie who clearly wants to win medals when he was is close to becoming 30 and have something to show for his career.