Fabregas is the new Arsenal, Henry can be the new Bergkamp

The signings Wenger made during the transfer window not only instilled some harmony into the squad but also helped redress the balance of young 17-23, improving 23-27 and experienced 27+ players.

Now we have Gallas, Rosicky and Baptista who are all experienced internationals and can compete for a position in the starting XI. Plus we have Gilberto, Lehmann, Ljungberg, Lauren and Henry to add some experience while the younger players are improving all the time. Just look at Fabregas.

Gallas and Rosicky have settled in very well and have added something to the starting XI which was lacking, a bit of guile, quality and belief in their own ability.

As Arsene said shortly before he (on the advice of Martin Keown) switch Toure to centre half 'Basically a gifted player can play anywhere' and he is spot on. Rosicky adds something to the team at left midfield as does Gallas at left back, even if they have to make the position suit them slightly, that's all part of it.

Rosicky has come in and has added some fluidity to the midfield by cutting in from the left and getting involved in central areas and interchanging with Fabregas and Hleb as well. Van Persie has also started a few games on the left and is improving while getting used to playing a midfield role which means you have to pass more times than you shoot.

Gallas has helped to make the other defenders more confident as he rarely makes mistakes and is confident himself, and offers some width to the defence as he is an intelligent and disciplined player. When Clichy is fit to return to the first team I am sure we will be in even better shape.

The 3rd Generation has been built around Fabregas. Not necessarily him personally (but as you can see with an 8 year contract that is the intention) but the way he plays. One touch, quick, incisive, intelligent, economical passing. Speed of thought which is matched by the speed of the players around him. Rosicky is similar too. The Hleb - Rosicky - Fabregas is the new Ljungberg - Pires - Vieira axis. Henry has a key role in the new Arsenal, he will lose his pace (he will never be slow we know that) but on top of being Henry he will offer some of the same qualities as Bergkamp.

Some of his play on Sunday suggested that. He is not all about pace, he has genuine quality on the ball and above all else vision. He makes those runs and knows where he would want a pass to be played. The ball for Fabregas when the penalty was awarded was an example of it. (What a performance by the way - see other Gooner blogs for the fully glorified version of the game)

The 1-0 win at Old Trafford and coming from behind to win against Charlton has given us the belief that we must stay true to our principles and that ultimately we can get out of whatever situation may arise in a particular game.

Now we have now got the much sought after strength in depth and have a squad which looks as balanced, hungry and good as any other in the league. Wenger's faith has been vindicated and hopefully it will be repaid.