Gunners finish with a Song

TWO THINGS have been sorely missed at Arsenal since the heady days of 2004, when the Untouchables went an entire season without losing a game; but there is a growing feeling at the Emirates that both are on the verge of being re-discovered.

Much has changed, of course, since Patrick Vieira led his all-conquering Gunners to the title six years ago but the inspirational midfielder has never been properly replaced and the Premier League trophy seems to have gone on an extended holiday too, flitting between Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge but never re-appearing in north London.

Even a manager of Arsene Wenger’s stature has found that difficult to handle, but after his team produced a 1-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday – thanks to an 88th minute goal from Alex Song that looked as though it would never come – hope is on the horizon.