So far this calender year, the statistics show that Arsenal have hit a small wall. But with the incredibly busy festive period finally over, now our squad can get a fair amount of rest in-between matches, which is a huge sigh of relief for all the players, coaching staff and fans alike.

Given the fact that our side has already lost a significant amount of players through injury, especially in the full back position, generally, I feel our side did very well over the demanding Christmas break.

With thorough wins against Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers in the league, as well the 3rd round FA Cup win against Leeds, we kept our top four hopes well and truly alive, while also making progress to the next round of the world's oldest domestic competition.

But as you'll all know, it wasn't all perfect. I believe our squad, most obviously at Fulham, it was clear that our side was beginning to become a weary victim of fatigue. In a match where we could have easily been 3-0 up at half time, I don't think anyone can say we deserved to lose at Craven Cottage.

However, you have to admire the determination and commitment of the Fulham side that played that day. Even with the seemingly-inevitable sending off of Johan Djourou (who should have been joined by ex-Gunner Philippe Senderos), Fulham showed why they're a solid Premier League side. It's just a real shame they couldn't do as well against Manchester United a couple of weeks before!

Moving on to a much more heart-warming moment: the return of Thierry Henry.

Before the Frenchman even put on a shirt, a portion of fans wrote him off, suggesting that he is finished and this was "yet another desperate moment from a clueless Wenger" - or something along those lines.

But like we've all seen before, it didn't take long for Arsène Wenger to silence his critics. With a trademark goal from the club's all-time record goalscorer, and even at the tender age of 34-years old, Henry was still able to work his magic and like many times before, he was able to score the all important goal and win Arsenal the match.

Before the game, I wasn't really excited. It was an FA Cup and like we've come to expect in the Carling Cup, the FA Cup evokes an environment where first-team players are given a rest and second-string players and reserves are given a chance. However, with a relatively strong eleven starting, and the glorious inclusion of Henry, my mood didn't take long to change.

I'm sure you'll know that The Emirates isn't known for it's atmosphere. However, when Henry finally made his return, after about 5 solid minutes of waiting for the ball to be kicked out, the home crowd erupted - a scene I've only experienced a handful of times since our move away from Highbury.

Like any truly great footballer, you don't lose your talent just like that. Even in his mid-30's, he was still a class apart from the other strikers on the field. Just like he was when we were invincible, he was still moving, he was still thinking about his next play, he was still getting ready to take his next chance.

And when it came, he delivered. Almost in an instant, he was able to slot the ball home, winning the match for The Arsenal in such unforgettable fairytale fashion. The hero had come home - and the best about thing about it, he's going to stick around for another two months!

Tomorrow, we make the trip to The Liberty Stadium to play Swansea City. With Brendan Rodgers - a manager who I have huge respect for - Arsenal are in for a very tough game. The Swans have a fantastic home record so far this season, and for a team that's still in their debut Premier League season, their style of play is utterly sensational. Simply, we cannot go there tomorrow expecting it's going to be an easy ride.

With Johan Djourou returning from his suspension, our defence can breathe a little easier. Per Mertesacker was ill and may return tomorrow. Along with Tomas Rosicky, Arsène Wenger has said a decision will be made today.

Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho are both unavailable, away at the African Cup of Nations. Francis Coquelin, who recently signed a long-term contract with the club, is also out injured. Unfortunately, Arsène Wenger expects the young Frenchman to miss the next two matches. Promisingly though, Wenger has "high hopes" that Thomas Vermaelen will return for next week's game against Manchester United.

Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie are both in the squad. With Gervinho at the ACN and Arshavin out of form, Wenger also didn't rule out the possibility of playing Henry on the wing tomorrow. Wenger went on to admit that the two could play together, but revealed that there would have to be a change in his side’s shape to accommodate it.

After the disappointing loss at Fulham, I'm very hopeful of a win tomorrow. But against a side who, for me, play football in the right way, I'm not going to sit back and relax, thinking the 3 points are already ours.

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