By 1970’s Gooner
Fabiansky
Needs to improve his kicking. Other than that had a
good game. Came out to collect the high balls when he could and relieved the
pressure that we all feel when crosses come in. 6
Coquelin
Improves with every game and plays with confidence.
With Jenkinson still out I think he will be a very able understudy to Sagna.
Djourou should have a rest now. Another Flamini in the making and with a bright future. 7
Vermaelen
You somehow feel a sense of security when he is in the
line up. Anywhere he plays he plays well. What a shot he has in him. I think he
will be scoring many more goals this season. Should he be kept at left back even if Gibbs
or Santos get
fit enough to start? probably not! 6
Mertesacker
Had one of his better games for Arsenal. He was very
strong in the air and nearly scored from a corner. Looked solid today and I
hope he continues in this manner. 6
Koscienly
Excellent performance. He is this season’s revelation
for me. He has settled in his role as a centre back in the Premier League and
is able to deal with the physicality of the game here. What a run out of
defence which saw him play the one two with Song and then drive in the Villa
box to win the penalty for the winning goal. 9
Song
Back to what he does best today after a poor
performance against United. Won the balls in the midfield and distributed
simply. 6
Rosicky
Tomas is improving by leaps and bounds this season. He
is becoming more effective with every game he plays and is strongly starting to
challenge for a first team spot at the expense of the other two more creative
midfielders, Arteta and Ramsey. I think Ramsey will probably be rested next
game. 8
Ramsey
Put in a better performance today. Kept the ball well
and took up dangerous positions in the opponent’s area. Won the penalty by
moving on to Song’s pass touching it away from Dunn’s reach. 6
Walcott
A much more improved performance from Theo today. He
was everything that he should have been against United. He found space to run
in, put in good crosses and got a deserved lucky rebound for the goal. 7
The Ox
Carried on where he left against United. This boy is a
fantastic player. He can run at pace, dribble, place his crosses and defend
when needed. Above all he has no fear. He should be a starter every game now.
No need to rest him. Arshavin can warm the bench until the summer when he will
go back to Russia.
8
RVP
Two very well taken penalties and a very good all
round performance today. Kept the ball and linked up play well. His positioning
and peeling off players always causes problems for defenders. 7
Sagna and Arteta
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Man of the Match: Laurent Koscienly
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5 comments:
Chamberlain, Coquelin, Wilshere, Scz, Verm, Cos, Sagna, Gerv, Walcott, Afobe, Jenkinson is going to make us a champions of the EPL years to come, i'm really impressed with the talent they players have
To the first comment, I wouldn't be saying that just yet. People were saying that 2 or 3 years ago with the likes of Cesc, nasri, adebayor, clichy, flamini, hleb and more.
You've also missed a few people like koscielny, song, frimpong, who have been brilliant this season
Max
To be frank,the defence will still be a problem.You look at the goals conceded agaginst AV.Against a stronger defensive minded team,the gunners could have lost.
What I like is the spirit of the players chasing and harrying the AV guys in the 2nd half. That's the way.I don't know if they can keep the work rate for the rest of the season.IT's the only way to go up.
David Pleat in his comments on the Pool Man u game summed it up nicely.You may have 19 % no 99% possessin but unless it translates into goals,it's of no use.He went on to analyse how Pool foiled the red faced by anti soccer and denying them chances to cross.
Hopefully Arsenal can learn a thing or two.
Arsenal need to win five to eight games in a row in the epl to fight for the cl berth.Teams cannot win more than five/six games in a row.Don't ask me why. The epl is so competitive.By the fifth to eigthth game,hopefully the gunners draw,then they can start anothe similar run.
It's easier said than done but it's not mission impossible if the gunners want to save their season from going down hill.
What a relief ! And whatever was said at half-time must give us more optimism. Also, shouldent Per be always defending in the middle to near post at corners + for free kicks so that, with his height, he's 1st to attack the ball before Dunne, etc, can score against us ? Ask Keown, maybe ?
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