Oh well, 3 points is what matters they say, but another performance for me that was not convincing. We are coming accustomed to misplaced passes, especially in midfield, lack of cohesion in midfield as well. That Mannone was the stand out player for Arsenal today by far shows that the rest of the team never took responsibility and tried to make the result easier for the young stopper. Arsenal have to improve and control matches better.
Match Ratings:
Mannone 7: Did far too much work, and congratulations to him for not shirking responsibility. Now look to improve, 1 good game doesn't make a career.
Sagna 5: So/so, would be nice if he could come off the axis instead of always head down and cross.
Clichy 5: Better from the left back, although still commits himself too much, it will cause trouble if he doesn't change that.
Gallas 5: Needs to be more proactive, why is the goal keeper having to make so many saves?
Vermaelen 5: Same as Gallas, also at set pieces, if you are not tall enough and can't jump high enough, find a solution like putting the jumper off.
Song 5: Not dominant as at the start of the campaign, he needs to step up and be the master, otherwise the trainer is obliged to find a new player.
Diaby 3: he has immense talent, but without mental application to it, you get nowhere. The best keeper of the ball at Arsenal and for France, and he turns in performances like this. When you get dropped, don't make noises, you will deserve it.
Fabregas 4: Misplaced passes, not enough defensive work. A top player when he combines it all, he isn't at the moment. Also needs to guide others around him to elevate their levels.
Arshavin 1: Clearly unfit, so why play him? Get fit then play, Arsenal doesn't need passengers this season.
Van Persie 5: Still not convincing as a central striker, at least he has a goal to his name now. Shoot from range more often.
Bendtner 5: Maturing, always plays with guts. Now needs refinement, not sure he will get that on the flank.
Rosicky 4: Not much time to show his true worth.
Eboue 4: Same as Rosicky.
Manager Rating.
Wenger 4: Why start an unfit Arshavin? Why keep an ineffective Diaby on for so long? Why not make changes to ensure that not many shots are aimed at the goal keeper? You can't keep the team under pressure for so long. Also why play youngsters in the Carling Cup, and then not promote them to the league, and instead use unfit players like Arshavin, when will Wilshere start in that case? Ramsey plays well mid week, then is on the bench for Diaby? I hope you have taken note of under performers, and make changes accordingly on Tuesday.
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