Lucky Arsenal...?

Watched the game this afternoon and thought Arsenal played poorly in the main, with Wigan playing far better than I had expected them too, great in the first half especially. A first half performance capped by a great goal. Had Heskey scored just before the intervel and not hit the upright, Wigan would have been in a terrifc position.

Thought the game turned after some shocking refereeing by Mr Dowd, when a cast iron penalty for Wigan was denied, but you don't get them as an away side against the big four. Also a big offside decision went against Wigan in the build up for the goal, added to Dowd not allowing an injured Wigan player to return to the pitch, Arsenal score and then the result is never in doubt.

Wenger and Arsenal fans point to the Gunners never say die attitude, and give credit to their battling credientials, fair enough, I just hope they give Bolton the same on Wednesday, far be it from me to criticise Mr Wenger, but I'll put my house on him seeing a similair incident involving Henry and a Bolton Defender.

Two things disappointed me this afternoon in particular, the inexcusably poor officiating, these guys are supposed to be pro now, but they are as scared as ever to give the really big decisions concerning away teams at the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Man U. Also Theirry Henry should be ashamed of himself after his conduct this afternoon, this latest incident is another in a long line of Gaelic strops from the Frenchmen.

Henry is a fantastic player who I, like many had previously admired for, not only his skill levels (still never in doubt those!), but also the way he conducted himself on the pitch, this seems to be a thing of the past now. Perhaps Barcelona's interest last season has gone to his head, his actions this season tend to make me think he may be regretting his decision to stay in North London. Especially considering the Gunners look to be as far away as Liverpool in terms of actually winning the Premiership. His current form is exceptional, and he is still one of the best players on the planet, but some of his actions toward fellow professionals are disrespectful at best, and at worst smell of extreme arrogance. A personal disappointment from a man I hoped would be above that type of thing.