I'm really tempted to get all weepy and sentimental about the amazing return of Eduardo da Silva to the Arsenal squad after a year out of action on account of an horrific leg break, however, I'll leave that to others. I'll just hail the man's spirit. It was a lovely sight and one that really didn't surprise me all that much. He had shown exquisite quality in the few run outs he had gotten before the injury. His touch and pace were on full display and I, personally, felt that perhaps the most ominous obstacle he would enconter would be in the line of confidence. He appeared entirely unmoved and (here I go with the syrupy shite) it was an assertion of the human spirit. Ok, there, I'm done.
Seriously though, it was great to see him not only playing, but playing extremely well. He and Carlos Vela seemed to have developed a certain understanding and it'll be something to look out for in the remaining matches. The addition of Andrei Arshavin and the imminent return(s) of Cesc Fábregas, Theo Walcott, and Emmanuel Adebayor will mean Arsene Wenger may be spoiled for choice. I have several times resigned myself to the fact that we'll likely go trophyless this season and I HATE fluctuating expectations, especially after a Cup match against the likes of Cardiff City (no disrespect, but c'mon), though I have to say, I think we Gooners are in for some groovy times. And if nothing else, the rest of the season will provide some much-needed entertainment, which we've been sorely short on recently.
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