Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri skillfully maneuvered past Fulham's Andreas Pereira. — Reuters
Many supporters might view Arsenal's draw this weekend as a missed opportunity, but I see it as a testament to their resilience. Coming from behind against a Fulham side eager to prove themselves, in the typically harsh English weather of this season, Arsenal demonstrated a level of determination that often goes unnoticed. They played exceptionally well and, in truth, should have secured a victory. This week, I believe the squad will be buoyed by their performance, viewing the match as a challenge they conquered with remarkable spirit. However, the true test for Arsenal lies this month. They must fight for every point during the festive period, and by January, we will have a clearer picture of whether they can truly contend for the title.
Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre
The Chelsea victory at Spurs was a showcase of everything that makes football thrilling, with plenty of goals and excitement. Chelsea is undoubtedly an entertaining team, but their tendency to concede too many goals is a concern. This is why I consider Arsenal as the primary challengers to Liverpool this season. Meanwhile, at Old Trafford, it was another disappointing day for Manchester United. I find it challenging to envision how the new manager will make the three-at-the-back formation work. I played in such a system at Inter Milan and for France, and it is not easy to adapt to, especially for players who have not experienced it before. Ruben Amorim is still settling in, but one wonders how long he will persist with this system.
FAN QUESTION
Dubai resident Chris Green asks if it is true that you play amateur football in Dubai. It's true, but only briefly! I played a few games to stay fit, and the opposition was certainly surprised when I stepped onto the field. To be fair, Nicolas Anelka was also playing at that time, so as is often the case in Dubai, you never know what might happen!
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