Carlos Vela
Men against boys? No contest
Neil Jones on the scintillating performances of Arsenal’s youngsters against Wigan in the Carling Cup.
Great - just not in the trophy-winning sense
Arsenal are not quite there yet; and, so reluctant to spend big and to compromise with their style, perhaps they never will be. These fatal flaws are part of what makes them such a delight - and they are great, just not in the trophy-winning sense. But on nights like this, complaints seem rather callous.
Carlos Vela - still Arsenal’s new Henry?
Carlos Vela starred in Arsenal’s victory over Sheffield United with an outstanding hat-trick, prompting renewed calls that he is ready to become the club’s new lead striker in the mould of hero Henry.
Could Carlos Vela be Arsenal’s next Henry?
What could another eighteen year-old possibly add to Arsenal’s game? Eddy van der Kloot says young Carlos Vela could be a replacement for the departed Thierry Henry.
