4llerbuntu: debosky diaby

nuff said. na him papa e go kill for house with tension

proudly9ja:
Going forward we lacked the much needed bite. At a point in the second half, it seemed we just lacked ideas on what to do with the ball outside our half of the pitch. What's more, Gerv and Diaby chose today to return to their old forms. Good goal from Kos on his return to the starting 11.

debosky:


That wasn't surprising TBH. . . at that point Citeh were parking the bus with two banks of four behind the ball. It's credit to Wenger and Bould for taking off Diaby and Poldi which gave us a new focal point in Giroud and Walcott's pace made Citeh think twice about breaking out against us.

mystikal: Jenkinson, most improved Arsenal player

mystikal: Jenkinson, most improved Arsenal player

proudly9ja:

I must confess, I never thought Jenkinson had it in him. There are players you watch and you say, this one has potential. Jenkinson was poor last season, he didn't seem to know anything about defending. BUT this season, the guy has shamed his no 1 critic -- moi! Hopefully he'l continue to improve

[size=13pt] He was just suffering from top flight inexperience last season, not knowing when to push up or track back but he's definitely improved/improving. Sterling totally mesmerized Kolo Toure in the City game but small Jenks kept him @ bay and thwarted all the attacks from Montpelier in mid-week (they must have thought he would be the weak link in the defence and focused on his side).Sagna has to be consistently on top of his game to retain his spot. Talk about healthy competition. [/size]

proudly9ja:
Hope Giroud plays against Coventry. He needs a goal badly. I'll be at the Emirates to cheer him and give him some much deserved goodluck! (not the Jonathan type!)

proudly9ja:

When I saw our starting 11 I felt we were a bit too cautious because in 2 of the three games we played against them last season, we dominated the games. But then again, the CC game we lost to them, their goal was scored via a counter so maybe Arsene made the right call.

Hope Giroud plays against Coventry. He needs a goal badly. I'll be at the Emirates to cheer him and give him some much deserved goodluck! (not the Jonathan type!)

proudly9ja: From what I heard, Arsene wanted to sell Arshavin during the summer but Andre loves London and his children are well settled in. I suspect he will be leaving in January alongside Theo Walcott.

KazeKage1: Don't know about you guys but Jenkinson and Per stood out yesterday for me. Per was able to read opposition through-balls and intercept them and Jenkinson was able to stand his ground on the left against the opposition.

Best game i've seen Ramsey play in an Arsenal shirt in a while

proudly9ja: From what I heard, Arsene wanted to sell Arshavin during the summer but Andre loves London and his children are well settled in. I suspect he will be leaving in January alongside Theo Walcott.

mystikal:
The Guy kept colliding with his team mates by the way.

mystikal:

I am almost sure his substantial wages is what makes his sale near impossible

Jencejyde:
Ramsey on the other hand is an example of a young man who has also had his fare share of critism but look at how he is responding, and we all know that he is still used out wide rather than his preferred central role. This is a clear difference between a player that has it in him to want to step up and adjust to any situation whilst believing in his overall ability than one who sulks about not playing tru the middle. Does Alex not swith between CM and RM roles? i duff my hat to him cos amidst all the critism, he his really putting in decent shifts anytime he called upon in any ROLE.

What i believe he needs is a goal scoring trainer like Everton got for Yak back then. talk about composure in the box...i just shaked my head in disgust but i would still start him ahead of any in the front three presently.

I thought someone was babbling here sometime that Per has to be the worst cb ever but guess what, YOU are so DAMN WRONG! Slow he is and certainly not a ball playing CB, but intelligence and good positioning he has.I could not count the number of tru balls he thwarted from Silva, that is pure class. He reads the game ever so well and i once again remind you that getting over 75 caps for Germany is no mean feat.

Fine display from young Jenk, i have said it that the attitude this young man has will be his leverage unto greater tins, he may not possess the typical arsenal type flair, but his grit and passion to do the simple tins is unbelievable.. theo should take a cue from that. Arteta also astute as ever

Good attacking threats all around, wonderful composure to keep the balance between mid and defense and finally the right blend of youth and EXPERIENCE. would be a shame for this team not to win anything this season, but with the way they are playing at the moment, the ingredients for success are there. Not to mention we have some serious backup players coming back which will only increase healthy competition in the overall squad for first team starts.

proudly9ja:

Zenit were willing to take him off us last summer but according to Zenit's chairman, "only Andre can tell why he is not with us now"

duduspace:
What Per needs is a good screen in front of him so strikers dont get to run at him and Arteta gives him that just as the likes of Khedira give him for Germany.

I have never feared for Ramsey cos I saw him running a midfield as a 17 year old. Form may dip due to injury and confidence but class is permanent.

Theo can go to wherever he wants to go, if money has become that important to him instead of development. Let him go and play striker for a mid table club and get his goals then be finished as a footballer by the time he is 28. If he however wants to improve, let him go and watch Raheem Sterling on how to be pacy yet play footie. Some interesting youngsters coming up at 'pool by the way, I liked Suso's passing range despite the dodgy pass that led to Manure's goal. I reckon they have gone project youth as well and thats for the muppets who still think Arsenal's project youth was a failure. I'd have a failure worthy of being copied over a success that leaves no legacy any day of the year.

After too long a time, Arsene now has a deep squad and any player who fumbles get yanked off and when yu do get the opportunity to play, then you put on a show. Diaby and Ramsey as examples over the weekend.
Still holding my breath a bit but yes, it does look like happy days are back again and we're yet to see Jackie boy our new number 10.

HNIC: Theo Walcott situation??
I don't think dude would sign any contract...
I think he will be gone in January!
AW just didn't want a third big player to depart after Alex Song and the former Feynoord player.
I will be shocked if he signs the contract!

KazeKage1: Walcott has the elements to become a fantastic footballer, he just needs to match his pace with skill and work on his finishing...he even has a better one-on-one finishing accuracy than Gervinho but asking to lead the line of attack for Arsenal? Impossible is nothing, after all TH14 started that way and went on to become Arsenal's record goal scorer(F0rk VanP). It won't happen in a day, a few starts/cameos in that position(Capital One Cup) should be a good launchpad. I do hope he stays as he's an impact player and we need those around.