We need a confidence boost

After the win against i was hoping that this was the morale boosting win that will eventually our season around. Hope is a good thing as some one said, but it didn't last long in this case. Back to earth after a morale crunching defeat against Aston Villa at home.
Wenger maintains that it's too early to judge the title chances. I agree, but if we continue playing like we did against Villa, we will have to start hoping again. Hope of a good next season.

There were clearly no leaders on the pitch for us. No one to lift the team with a bit of aggression or some harsh words. A stark contrast to last season when we had Flamini bossing the midfield. And of course there was "bad defending" which has attained a bit of (in)consistency over the past few games. Villa were never in top form. We just refused to play. And we payed the penalty.

Next up we have Manchester City away and then Chelsea away. We need to win both these games to get us back on track. We are already nine points off the leader. Can't afford any more slip ups.

There is bad news including injury to Sagna and Walcott. Fabregas is suspended.

The players definitely need to sort things out. And it's Wenger's job to ensure that they do that. Only a clear run of wins can help us now. The optimistic in me is hoping for it.