Contract pays off
Everton won the battle of the midfield and cut off the supply to Arshavin and Eduardo. Fellaini was immense, I couldn't resist the pun, but it was true. He dominated throughout. Arsenal only had four shots on target the whole game, and three off. This was in spite of dominating possession 60% to 40%. What it demonstrates is that more guile was needed, the effort was more or less there, if not in the first half, it was in the second.
It would be unfair to criticise Eduardo, or Arshavin as the strain of playing without a striker is beginning to show. The goals came from deflections, although it looks like Rosicky's shot was heading in anyway.
It is not often that Wenger admits that the opposition could have won 3-1, and it's not often the opposition has more chances than Arsenal. Everton had 4 on target and 4 off. True it was only one more, but it is not often the opposition has the same number of chances.
Nonetheless Arsenal did show spirit, and if the correct amount of injury time had been allowed they might have done more than equalise. This could prove to be a very big point if the title race runs as close as some have predicted.
It is not often that Arsenal concedes two at home, but the threat of Everton got in under the radar; after all they scored three at Stamford Bridge. Perhaps having been thrashed 6-1 earlier in the season also explains their determination. Vermaelen can talk about stupid goals, but how stupid is having everyone, except Traore, in Everton's half for the second goal?
Traore, who got no support on the left flank at all, was already having a ragged time, so he was hardly the candidate for the lone defender. The goals conceded also reflected the fact that Denilson failed to shield the defence as effectively as Song does. Likewise the midfield missed Song's driving runs, and astute passing. There was too much crab ball going on.
Striker needed ASAP
Maybe if Fab comes back the midfield will cope without Song, if not the adjustment period may take longer. It is also now clear that Arsenal need a striker as soon as possible, not just to provide goals, but to provide opportunities for the diddy men.
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Quote:Goofle
Well why don't you read the other posts then? And maybe I would start reading your articles
Quote:Goofle
Im crying now. Stop making my cry with your insane wit.
Quote:Goofle
When you complete a totally accurate post I will move on.
Quote:Goofle
Why don't you repeat the same thing over and over again? People might start finding your nothingness hilarious.

Quote:SaltnPeppah
"Uddering" nonsense all day long is what goofy does. Clueless bellend.


Quote:Goofle
Its funny because nobody has ever proved me incorrect. I rule the world!
Quote:karsene16
Diaby didn't get sold in the summer. Song is a better DM than Denilson.

Quote:Goofle
Nope, not one comment I have posted has been incorrect (apart from thinking Diaby had a bad first touch on his AZ goal). Everything else is far superior to the general human being.
Never said Denilson was a better DM than Song, never said Diaby was a bad player, just didn't apply himself well enough (the fact that he is now starting to do so sort of proves me right) and all the stuff about van Persie, Wenger not being a terrible manager who should be sacked, Liverpool having a poor squad, Man City not being good enough to win the league etc etc etc.
I am the boss!
Quote:Goofle
Never said Denilson was a better DM than Song, never said Diaby was a bad player, just didn't apply himself well enough (the fact that he is now starting to do so sort of proves me right) and all the stuff about van Persie, Wenger not being a terrible manager who should be sacked, Liverpool having a poor squad, Man City not being good enough to win the league etc etc etc.
I am the boss!

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[www.transferleague.co.uk]Quote:Goofle
You are 'above it'![]()
Im literally controlling you. Its pathetic watching Merl and pk getting so worked up about it.







