I think it was the fact that they were wearing white shirts that made it easier to swallow my pride and over 30 years of loathing and decide to support Arsenal for the day. In fact, after a while, with the chances clocking up and the West Ham woodwork rattling in the first 20 minutes, it was even possible to slightly enjoy the game, willing West Ham to lose, even if it meant a step towards the title for the Woolwich.