Although no match was won, or trophy was lifted today, Arsenal and I are celebrating our anniversary. On the fringes are Marcello Lippi’s China, who could yet steal a place in the playoffs if they beat Qatar away and both Uzbekistan and Syria lose. The Asian Cup champions will be favoured to beat lowly Thailand in Melbourne in their last qualifier. Australia, who are level with Saudi Arabia on 16 points but two in arrears on goal difference, host Thailand in Melbourne on Tuesday in their last qualifier. A defeat, however, could be catastrophic for the South Koreans if third-placed Syria can upset Iran away. We have a very strong balance sheet and a favourable cash position. Hasebe returned to coach Vahid Halilhodzic’s starting line-up on Thursday for the first time s. But for months the national hero — now fourth in the world rankings — has been a shadow of his former self. Kedar Jadhav then scored an unbeaten half-century and took India on the verge of victory. “I know all the opponents are behind me, so I should win every match, which is tough.