On today's show..

Geordie boys rumbled

First game of the season and in traditional fashion The Arsenal start their campaign with an opening day win. It did take all of 81 minutes to get on the score sheet even with the Toon Army reduced to 10 men after Geordie boy and party loving Jermaine Jenas was sent off for a reckless tackle on the 'Invisible Wall' that is Gilberto.

The Geordie boys were playing that world famous 1-10 formation , with everyman behind the ball. Well that was until Newcastle United player Jenas got his marching orders on the half hour for his rough house style. Newcastle manager Graham Souness then went for a more attacking 1-9 formation. His stifling tactics worked up until the 81st minute when Camp Freddie was hacked in the box after kicking the ground in anger. With Shay Given playing an absolute blinder, all Gooners probably expected the Irishman to save the Penalty. However that was the bit of the script he didn't read as King Henry slammed home the penalty, however the ever lively Newcastle number one got a touch on it... pheew. The goal was a long time coming and the cheering was as much relief as in celebration. With that goal Newcastle didn't have much choice to actually come out of their half and play a bit of ball and attack The Arsenal but the Geordie boys fell for the sucker punch with Lord van Persie and Camp Freddie combing for a sublime second, which was nice.

So one game down and three points against a team which came to defend. The Geordie boys might count themselves unlucky with the result as the ref didn't have the best of games but as the saying goes 'ce la vie'.

Jermaine Jenas' red card has since the game been reduced to a yellow card as ref Steve Bennett reconsidered his decision, as we say 'ce le vie'.

Only one 'Rocky' Rocastle

The Arsenal have announce that it's charity for the upcoming season will be that of former Arsenal Leg-end and stylish midfield player David Rocastle.

The David Rocastle Trust was founded in memory of 'Rocky' who died too early aged 33 years old in 2001. Read more here.

You can read more about the trust here as well: www.davidrocastletrust.org.

Sol comes out fighting

Injured defender Sol Campbell who racked up an astonishing 21 games in last season's campaign has come out on the defensive having a pop at the media accusing them of having an 'agenda' against him.

The Rock said in this exclusively gleaned report  "There's absolutely nothing wrong with me. What really annoys me is that certain people have jumped on something the gaffer said and twisted it. It seems some people have an agenda. Maybe they don't like my colour or that I left Tottenham. But they are talking nonsense and I don't deserve this. It's shocking."

Bentley for sale

One careful owner, not used much, superb little runner, great around town would suit up and coming buyer looking to inject some excitement and style into their lives and is English into the bargain.

We are of course referring to U21 international David Bentley being flogged off to potential buyers, apparently Wolves not being one of them.

T-shirt comp - winner announced on Wednesday

Thank you for all your entries and there were plenty. Remember we said the funniest one would no doubt win and er.. yeah there were plenty. The winner will be announced on the site on Wednesday - all we have to do know is go through all you funny Bobby Davro's entries, once again - nice one.

round-up in 60 seconds or less..

I stay for now, contract rebel Bobby Pires says he will stay with The Arsenal for this season and wont be going anyway in the January transfer sales. Oh and he's been overlooked again by French Raymond Dominatrix... after the 2-0 caning of northern monkeys Newcastle United, Saint Wenger has ruled out a move for red card merchant Jermaine Jenas... au reviour mon amis... Keep it locked, more news at 11..