ensuing kick. On a side note, Berbs looked positively giddy today. For the trials and tribulations we endure as fans it's worth considering what this is: a game. Dimitar was having fun out there. I could learn something from him. Giroud notched his second of the game, once again connecting on a ball from Theo Walcott -- who was terrific. Sanity saved. 3-3 and feeling fine. Surely there's another goal to be had. Arsene Wenger substituted Andrei Arshavin for Walcott nine minutes later. Though Arshavin has been relegated to irrelevancy, he's good for at least one excellent through ball a game. Remember Sunderland-Arsenal last year? Thierry Henry's last gasp goal that stole a victory for Arsenal was made possible by an excellent Arshavin cross. He did it again, this time hammering the ball into Chris Baird's arm -- harsh decision, but Phil Dowd is an idiot so it's okay. Mikel Arteta stepped up to take the penalty. And he missed. Of course he did. He had converted 12 of 15 penalties for Everton, but this was his first attempt for Arsenal. Good things don't happen when there's a narrative to build. With 16 points from 11 games this is Arsenal's worst start in the 'Premier League era.' Fulham continue to play a brand of exciting football that should be cherished by footy fans across the world -- hyperbole, yea I know. What I will take away from this game is a reassuring fact I learned long ago. Fandom is going