Normal service resumed.

After last weekend's defeats, midweek salvation. Arsenal went to Belgrade, literally a cauldron of sound and secured a 3-1 victory. Once again I winced at the treatment handed out to Jack Wiltshere, and had my view confirmed that five match officials are really no better than three.

By the time the next round of matches come round the squad should be stronger, and a number of those recently absent through injury should be available. After Almunia's performance last Saturday, he developed an elbow injury. I don't have a problem if Arsene Wenger uses "dipplomatic injuries" to conceal dropping a player whose confidence must already be low. Anyway Fabianski took over in goal, and in spite of all our fears, came through unscathed He conceded only from the penalty spot, and in the last tem minutes with Arsenal sitting on a comfortable 3-1 advantage, he saved a spot kick and made a very good reaction save. One can only hope that this helps build his confidence, for the games ahead, starting at Chelsea on Sunday.

Last night in dreadful weather conditions the Dons took three points, to restore their second place in the Conference. The first half saw some great football but no goals. An injury to Yakubu saw Franks come on in the second half, and the substitute centre back scored twice, his goals the 1st and 3rd were separated by a goal from the very pacey Christian Jolley. The Dons looked excellent from wide positions and it was no surprise when Ryan Jackson was chosen as MOM. Hopefully the Dons can maintain their strong home form this Saturday when Forest Green Rovers are the visitors.