The result against Udinese has been reported to be worth around £25 million but there is a far greater reward now available to Arsene.

After losing two key players in Cesc Fabregas and Nasri is is now more imperative than ever that Arsenal delve into the transfer market and I am not talking about buying up promising young players but proper proven talent. The need for this has been discussed many times before so I will not flog a dead horse here.

Had Arsenal lost last night they would have found themselves in a world of problems even with a large transfer kitty the job of attracting top players without the carrot of Champions League football is nigh on impossible. Just ask Man City over the last few seasons without the benefit of Champions League competition they have struggled to attract the level of players the can clearly afford and when they have convinced players to sign it has always been at inflated values.

So now Arsenal have secured their immediate Champions League future they have been handed a second chance at rebuilding a team which is able to challenge at the very top rather than simply impress us with the odd game and attractive football.

The next six days will dictate the future of Arsenal for many years to come

Yeah sure, I hope arsene accually release his hands abit on the transfer market, a few more talented old players atleast to boost the confident of the young one, walcot said last week before the kick off of the second leg that at a dinner table, he was the oldest player yet he is still just 22, I think arsenal need atleast a 2 or more experience older players, atleast

I can't imagine there are many world class, experienced mid-fielders who have natural leadership qualities AND fit in with Arsenal's playing style and personnel.

Sneijder would work - lol!

Maybe Wenger is afraid of older players and managing them. He has gotten used to the young immature one he has forgotten what to expect from an older one. Either way the man is stubborn and cares more for what he wants than what is needed. Arsenal needs just two or three good solid players to not be mediocre. Everyone is spending to strengthen their team and he has to do it but he choices not to so Arsenal will continue to be 4th or 5th

I agree. I like the idea of bringing up young talents. And thinking about the future. But the thing is that all his players that he has brought up has not delivered trophies since 2005. Cesc has left. Flamini has left. Gael Clichy has left. All his players he is trying to bring up are all leaving for either bigger wages or to actually win trophies. I think Wenger should go and get some experience players who can deliver trophies. That way their players have the winning mentality and experience in big competitions that when the big players leave they can step up. Like Xavi Messi Pedro Iniesta have done when Ronaldinho Deco Eto'o left. And also they should forget playing sexy football. Sometimes you have to win in an ugly way in the EPL. Something that Wenger's good sides knew how to do

Parker please.
They desperately need Parker. If I was Wenger that would be my number one target. Buying someone like Parker will not alter the way Arsenal plays. He is as good as Cesc if not more. He is mature and brings leadership. He is unassuming and tireless. He could be the ingredient that completes the production.
I would drop Arshavin. I used to like him, but he seems unable to pick up his form. If Vermalen stays fit, keep your fingers crossed Arsenal, it would make a big difference.

Look, I saw the game against Udinese. I was very pleased with Arsenal. They should not let pressure break them. I want them to keep trying to make it without using big money. One can always dream. No?

All I can say to Wrenger is that most players reach their full potential when they are 25-28. Wrenger is playing players ages 20-21 or so then sells them when they are reaching their peak. He needs to tweak his philosophy about buying players and playing players who are more experience.
I think they will finish 5th unless they bring in one or two very experienced and good players

I don't understand why Wenger is so reluctant to spend money on players. Without nasri and fabregas the only "star player" that they really have this year is Van persie and considering the fact that he gets injured very often, I wouldn't bet on Arsenal challenging for any silverware this season with the current squad that they have. Wenger needs to sign proven players that have plenty of experience and not just youngsters that are sold once they reach the peak (like HangTime mentioned). With less than 5 days remaining in the transfer window I doubt it's likely that Wenger will spend any of the cash they have received this summer

Wenger will prove his critics wrong perhaps. 3 days left before window closes

Theres no second chance now. At least this season. - with this team. Even if he buys couple of players its not gonna' save him. Because We all know wenger aint going for A class player

He has gotten Park Chu Young and is getting Metersacker and Andre Santos. Is that anything good?

Sometimes the result of a game make people forget what happened during those 90 minutes. It is the same with Manchester United 8-2 thrashing of Arsenal.

If you think that was a one-sided match, a walk in the park for United, think again. United had 25 shots while Arsenal had at least 20 (according to some sport site - it was 26-24 according to the TV channel broadcasting the game).

My point is that Arsenal's main problem is with finishing its actions. RvP would be great normally, but he often has to drop deep to help the midfield and he has developed a penchant for taking free kicks, corners etc. Other players will have to step up and score. Typical Arsenal is great passing play and actions, but no end result. In my mind the errors in the back are emphasized by the lack of goals forward.

So, yes strong and determined defenders, yes, creative players in midfield yes, but clinical finishers are a must, whether to be brought or discovered-revealed-trained within the current squad

Benayoun, Arteta, Santos, Park Chu Young, Santos and Mertesacker. Perhaps I spoke too soon...

I am a great admirer of Benayoun, but he is so Arsenal-like when it comes to injuries. However, I believe that both him and Arteta are very compatible to the way Arsenal play and are both great picks.

In my view, Mertesacker is one of the best defenders in the world. If he manages to adapt himself to London and to the new club, he is likely to become one of the symbols of Arsenal.

I have not seen not even one club game of Park Chu Young, but the fact that he is the captain of South Korea is enough for me. I have only admiration for Korean players. Hard working, unassuming and class integrity are the words that come to my mind. On the way up, they are yet to be spoiled by the stardom that this profession earns you.

I don't know much about Santos either, but these Brazilians are some of the best wing-backs in the world. If he competes with Marcello for the left-back position in the national team, then he must be doing some things right. No?

Well, I don't know about you guys, but I can't wait to see what Arsene will do with his new toys. Let's kick some a$$ Arsenal and make EPL a great race to follow

Now this team is gonna' look good. Sagna Vermaelen Metersacker Santos looks very solid. Then Gervinho Wilshere Arteta Benayoun RVP will a great midfield. Then Park up front. Great work from Arsene