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Arsenal begin the new era at the Emirates Stadium in little more than reasonable shape with only the arrival of skilful Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky to compensate for the departure of Robert Pires and retirement of Dennis Bergkamp.

Forwards Jose Antonio Reyes and Robin van Persie failed again to deliver on their potential last season, leaving Thierry Henry to shoulder the goalscoring burden -- and there seems little prospect of that changing.

Without more signings, Arsenal are likely to end up third or fourth at best but can take heart in Europe from their impressive run to last season's Champions League final.

Have you joined the Arsenal Fans Club?

Some of you did it during the World Cup in Germany. The English Premier League too provides a chance for you to tell the world what you think about the players and teams in the world's most popular football league.

Do you know how to join?

It's easily done -- register your e-mail address, first, on Rediff Connexions. Note that it does not have to be a Rediffmail address -- your regular one will do.

You can do this in the new user area on the right side of the Rediff Connexions page.

Next, pick your password, fill in a small form that talks you through your school, your college, your interests.

Why do we want information about where you went to school, and what you like besides football?

Glad you asked -- Connexions is all about, you guessed it, making connections.

Once we know your interests, it helps us put you in touch with fellow travellers -- long lost schoolmates, for instance; or someone who shares your hobbies, your interests, your peeves.

The Internet made the world a small place; Connexions is all about making it still smaller.

We will send you an e-mail validating your membership, click on the link in your mail -- and you are in!

Click on the fan club you would like to join below, join, and you are good to go. As a fan club member you can trade views on your favourite footballer. Don't forget to comment on other fan comments!