Right, first off, this is my first blog post, or 'ramble'. I was hoping to be positive and be writing about a shock win that happened at Old Trafford, rated in many Gooner's minds as up there with the Barcelona victory.
Unfortunately, I said I would post when I'm either "pissed off or ecstatic", and today, this post won't be the latter.
So, here's an opinion on the aspects of the team, and of course, Wenger:
Goalkeeper
Eh. Sczczczczczesny wasn't at his best. And at a time where we needed a performance like against Udinese. Possibly at fault for the first goal. And bewildered at the fourth, Rooney's free kick.
Did make some good saves though.
Defence
Abysmal. Ok, ok, Sagna, Vermaelen and Gibbs out, and Koscielny just returning from injury. But seriously. I was just beginning to think our defence was slowly beginning to sort itself out after a dismal 2010-11. And then this goes and happens. I won't highlight all the goals, because that will just depress me and all you lot. The one goal I will highlight is the first. The defence was looking ok up till then, before Djourou and Koscielny cocked up in an almost familiar manner, before allowing Welbeck to head home. Ugh, that goal knocked all the positivity out of me. Reminded me of the famous saying, directed primarily at us. TWO WORDS. CAN'T DEFEND.
Midfield
To be perfectly honest, they weren't great, but they can't be blamed for the result. Coquelin held his own, before the team imploded after he was taken off.
I was impressed by Rosicky. I concede that I am a big fan off this guy, and his incisive passing further upped my opinion of him. His assist to Walcott was superb, and an immaculate chipped through ball to Van Persie could have sparked a comeback, had it have been buried.
Once again, I was not impressed by Ramsey. You have to feel sorry for him. A replacement for Cesc? Never. Has to still be a deputy while another signing (I wish) 'mentors' him. I would replace him with Jack as soon as we can.
Attack
A mixed reaction. Lets start with the bad.
Arshavin. Enough said. What is up with this dude? He could have been a star, a captain ,a PFA player. He just seems so uninterested and lazy. However, he did test De Gea a few times from long range, something NO other Arsenal player seems to do. Missed an open goal after a mazy run to put us back in the game.
I was also disappointed with RVP. The only ray of hope in a crumbling mess, and he wasn't there today. Missed the crucial penalty, which would have put us level and boosted our confidence. Also missed a great chance from Rosicky's chip. A decent consolation goal, but not impressed.
Walcott was his usual. Started brightly and faded badly. Won the penalty and scored, although it was only past De Gea. Wasted his chances.
Wenger
In Arsene we trust.
A saying I have gone by ever since I supported this club, six years ago. Made a terrible mistake in the subs department, bringing off the only recognised CDM, to be replaced by a teenager making his debut. Should have reverted to a 4-4-2 at the break, bringing Ramsey off and Chamakh on.
I'm not even going to go into what he should have done this summer, because you ALL know what.
Oh well, that's me done. I'll be posting the player ratings when we get a new signing, so possibly tomorrow.
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