From Daily mail today: "...Pires went on to play 238 matches for Arsenal in a glittering career that saw him star in Arsenal's team of 'Invincibles' in the 2003-04 season. But his introduction to the Premier League was a painful one and he has urged Spurs fans not to expect too much too soon from Podolski and Giroud". Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...-best-months--Robert-Pires.html#ixzz25JDN5iU7
If Podolski is not up to speed till Christmas the engraver had better start on the player of the year award now as I thought he took his chance well.