So we're firmly in the grasp of another interlull, which used to be a time full of fear and consternation for most Arsenal supporters. Instead, now, it is a time of miracles.

MIRACLES, I say, for Lo, Abou Vassiriki Diaby hath SCORED a GOAL of most opportune timing for the land of FRANCE during their qualifying match for the World Cup against the fair-skinned lake peoples of that fabled arboreal land FINLAND. Abou Diaby, who once was hamstrung by a VILLAIN of most call-center-y talent by the dread name of SMITH from parts north and east in the fair land of ALBION.

(Also, some other news):

Frank Lampard reckons the future of England is safe with players such as Tom Cleverley and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the case [Mirror].

Yogi's Warrior praises the attitude of Abou Diaby and wonders about the future for Nicklas Bendtner [A Cultured Left Foot].

7am Kickoff offers his thoughts on the Bacary Sagna interview. [7am kickoff].

And once more, here are SBNation's Week 3 EPL power rankings [SBNation Soccer].