The avalanche of goals continued on Saturday evening. A shaky start, but once we got the bit of luck with the first, Arsenal were always going to win this game.
Le Boss sprang a surprise by leaving out Song for Ramsey, and I thought Rambo was our Man of the Match ; a very good performance in the middle. Diaby went off injured and was replaced by Song, enabling Ramsey to then play further forward and he had an excellent 90 minutes.
I think the man who is really making us tick with this formation is Alex Song, and I cannot underestimate his importance to the team ; He deserved a rest, but Diaby’s injury meant he still played an hour and it was no coincidence that the game was won within 20 minutes of his introduction. I wonder how those fans who booed him at Craven Cottage a few years ago feel now?? Unfortunately, I feel it is fate that he will be booked against Sunderland and therefore be suspended for the visit of Chelsea.
I was a bit miffed by that late goal though ; The Verminator showed he is human after all as he lost his man at a corner. I had to laugh at City letting in another three ; Poor old Kolo, a pale imitation of his circa 2004 self, so it could certainly be much worse for us. A few players are on the way back now with Rosicky and Nasri pushing for starting spots for the next round of games, but Clichy is now out for a while with a ‘hairline fracture of the vertabrae’ or something, but basically, along with Denilson, we now have two players out with broken backs! Only at Arsenal could that happen. I have full confidence in Gibbs to fill in though, in fact I thought Clichy should have been dropped for some recent sub standard displays ; It didn’t do Sagna any harm ; He is now back in form and bombing up the right wing and his crossing has improved so much that he also also picked up some goal assists ; Competition for places brings out the best in players. Please note, Manuel Almunia!!
The West London Cuntfest ended in a narrow win for the home team, the result we definitely didn’t want ; It means we stay in second, but I would have been happier with a draw or even a United win. Speaking of Chelsea, following the news that they may put stadium naming rights up for sale, I think we should have a whip round between all Gooners. We can then buy the right and rename it classlesstosserswithnohistory@stamfordbridge.com
Another goddamn international break to deal with now, so two weeks before the next league game at Sunderland, and then a very big game against Chelsea.
Wake me up in twelve days.
Hopefully Arsene will leave Song out for Rambo against Sunderland. It’s good to practice without him.
Then he can get booked breaking Fatpards face and miss Stoke at home (more good practice!).
i thought rambo did awesome playing in songs role for the first 20 minutes, the difference was when song cam on rambo had the license to go forward and he was much more effective than diaby.
a midfield of rambo, cesc and nasri wouldnt go amiss in the next game before chelsea, especially with song racking up the fouls and yellow cards.
and i would happily donate to the naming rights for that hole in west london
I would like to see one of our young guns coming in to the holding position, we have Eastmond and Coquelin. While it is probably too big a risk to have them start in a premier league match, i think perhaps use them in FA cup and continue to use them in Carling Cup. Ramsey and diaby arent really holding players, but Coquelin and Eastmond definately are.
Who knows how long diaby will be out for with his injury. He hasnt figured out how to position himself for the holding role yet.
Song is just awesome in that role. I smell something world class soon. He could be the best holding midfielder in the world one day if he keeps progressing the way he has.