If you're an Arsenal fan, we're guessing that uppermost in your thoughts at the moment is the fact that you may well be about to witness one of the most psychologically damaging player exoduses in the Premier League era.
You may also be wondering at which point manager Arsene Wenger will say enough is enough and finally reach into his pocket to buy a player who the average football fan has actually heard of, or perhaps you're spending your time day-dreaming about watching your club captain lift a trophy for the first time in six years…oh, except Cesc is on his way to Barcelona, so that one's a no-hoper.
Anyway, we can probably agree that one thing not on your mind at the moment is free bingo. For that reason (well, and to give us an excuse to tease the long-suffering Arsenal fans), we've decided to open the world of bingo up to a whole new demographic, by rebranding some traditional bingo calls with reference to the stylish side from North London.
Let's take a look at who Ladbrokes Bingo, celebrating the launch of their new £50 bingo bonus promotion have shortlisted in their Arsenal Bingo Call Top Three.
Number Three: Nicklas Bendtner
In third position, we have the man who once proclaimed himself the best player in world football and a man deserving of playing "every minute of every match", despite consistently frustrating Arsenal fans with his stunning profligacy in front of goal, with the striker week in week out missing sitters from a few yards out that a lame turkey would have trouble sending off-target.
With Bendtner's unforgivable miss last season in the Champions League against Barcelona all but condemning the Gunners to yet another defeat at the hands of the team they try so hard but fail so dramatically to emulate, some Arsenal fans clearly can't wrap their heads around the fact that Wenger continues to put his faith in the lanky Dane.
Although the striker should be commended for being "Number 15: Young and Keen", albeit a little too keen at times, we feel that his knack of stringing together a run of appearances without getting his name on the score sheet makes him deserving of "Number 80: Eight and Blank".
Number Two: Andrey Arshavin
Upon his arrival at the Emirates, Russian winger Andrey Arshavin became an instant hit with Arsenal fans, scoring crucial goals left, right, and centre, despite the fact that Bendtner admitted he didn't have a clue who Arshavin was as he didn't bother watching Euro 2008.
However, as the seasons passed and Arshavin started settling in properly in North London, it appeared as if he was becoming a little too familiar with the kebab houses and pizza joints the English capital offers in abundance, with the slightly porky winger becoming the subject of chants about his ever-increasing waist line from opposition fans up and down the country.
A lazy manner, even when on the ball, hasn't helped the Russian in this respect, with Arsenal fans fed up with his attitude quite entitled to "Number 34: Ask for More" but we still have to admit that "Number 28: Overweight" simply must be handed in the direction of the man who once stated: "I would never give driving lessons to women. We need to build new roads for them. Why? Because you never know what to expect from a woman on the road. If you see a car behaving weirdly, swerving and doing strange things, before you see the driver you know it is a woman."
Number One: Jack Wilshere
A man who makes Arsenal fans truly believe that the next couple of seasons may not end without club officials needing to unlock the Gunners' stagnant trophy cabinet after all, "Number 68: Saving Grace" for Arsenal Jack Wilshere has proved an instant hit since breaking into the starting line-up.
Admired for his technical ability on the ball as much as for his grit and determination, the youngster possessing that skill entirely lacking in the majority of Arsenal players: being willing and able to tackle, there's no doubting that Wilshere is the man of the moment around the Emirates.
If Wilshere, in the likely absence next season of Fabregas, can inspire Arsenal to a trophy or two, his name really will become synonymous with "Number 67: Made In Heaven".
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