Shrek

First things first: looks like it's 4-6 weeks for Theo, and looks like the Arsewiper was closer to it than either Theo or ugly Fabio.

Nothing surprising there. I don't think anyone in the Arsenal camp does anything less than 4-6 week injuries. Fingernails cut too close usually result in a week or so off, so an ankle done in, and 4-6 weeks off seems rather reasonable. Could be worse. Could be Christmas, or even 2013. I'm pretty pleased, all in all. Hey, given that Defoe's out for what...3 months following that same blasted game with Switzerland...4-6 weeks out makes Theo look like a real toughie.

Speaking of toughies, Vermaelen's gone and picked up a little injury too. When it rains, it pours eh? These internationals again, I tell you. Anyway, Wenger thinks it's a small thing, and he should be ready for Braga on Wednesday. Centre of defence for Bolton: Squillaci/Koscielny. Talk about unfamiliar. Well, let's see how they deal with ole Kevin Davies.

Elsewhere, there's a bit of a piece in the Mirror on Jack Wilshere, his time at Bolton, etc etc. All extremely revolting, really - talking about how Jack arrived a boy and became a man. Just go see for yourself. Yuck. Bloody gross. I'm feeling dirty just by cutting and pasting that link. Gotta go wash my hands now...

OK, I'm back.

Speaking of dirty, here's a funny little bit of trivia today. Guess who said this, and of whom:

"I know a lot of people call him Shrek but he's actually not that ugly when you're sat in front of him."

With a little picture hint, you should be able to guess who Shrek is. Just add a bit of a pale, northern-English tone to the skin, and you'll get there. Although these days, he ain't smiling that much...

It's been a weird weird international break, really. Can't wait for tomorrow. Even Everton-Man U's going to be nice.

Where I am, sucks that I ain't gonna be watching the Bolton game on the telly, so I may just have to resort to the ole lousy stream. Shit.

Till tomorrow, then. Ciao.