First of all I would like to thank all the people who are reading
this and I am highly grateful for all the support I have been receiving.
Thanks. And those who are first tie reader, please get in touch with me via my Twitter
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@OnTheGunPoint and I would love to have a spirited discussion on
anything that is ARSENAL.
Coming back, week #1 is nearly over (Chelshit Vs Reading
still reaming for this week). It was kind of tough week for us Gooners, not
only did we see Déjà vu from last year, we were also held to draw by Sunderland.
Only thing which worked in our favour was that Le Boss had the foresight this time around to buy quality players
to bolster the squad. You might suggest that those players didn’t do much and
we could have won if Giroud has taken his chance etc etc, but I think we ought
to give them some time to prove. Remember Kos the boss from 2
seasons ago? He got red card in his first game and season opener against
Liverpool! And today he is not only a crowd favourite, but also one of the best
players on the rooster. Poldi, Giroud will definitely score, we just have to be
patient with them. Cazorla did play well and created few chances for us. The only
thing missing was end product in our game (which should not be something unusual for us Gooners, right?), but that will come in due course of
time, believe you me.
Players Rating from my point of view are as follows:
Szczesny: 8
He did well whenever he was called upon. Had a brilliant
save when Mert was caught napping during the initial phase of the game.
Vermaelen: 8
He was at the core of things from the start and handled his
troops very well. What I saw was he was curbing his indicts of going forward.
This could have been because he was afraid that Mert won’t be able to handle
the counter attack or because of added pressure of captaincy!
Mertesacker: 6.5
He is still adjusting to the English game, and should play
more in League Cup and FA cup to come to terms with the pace of EPL and also the
playing style of his teammates.
Jenkinson: 8.5
I never expected him to be so good defensively and doing his
job so well in absence of Sagna! He was good in going forward too, but his crossing
left something to be desired.
Gibbs: 7.5
He was not bad, but his link up play with Gervinho needs to
become better for us to be a threat from the flank.
Diaby: 8
On his comeback he showed why Wenger shows so much faith in
him. He was playing the box to box role very nicely and some of his through passes
were immaculate. He was also good in physical side and if he continues this
kind of display, Boss would have a dilemma in his hand of whom to choose. A lucky situation to have I must say. A new signing indeed Boss!
Arteta: 7
He was the lynchpin of our midfield last season and hence
the expectations from him this season are even higher. I think because we
lacked in defensive midfield department, hence he took the added responsibility
to break the attacks and could not create the web for goal scoring opportunities.
Also, he being new to DM role, he was found wanting few times.
Gervinho: 6.5
Dribbling skills are awesome, though he does lack the final
product and on few occasions he does overkill in trying to be too meticulous. Still
there is a long way to go for him to be a creator and scorer.
Walcott: 6
Now I know why he wants to be the highest paid player in
Arsenal team. So that he can play below standard most of the time! I would love
to see the back of him when we have talented players like Miyachi and Ox on the
sidelines! If we want a runner as a winger, we always have Mo Farah who would love to join us!
Cazorla: 7.5
He was creative and for once I saw an Arsenal player
shooting from outside the box frequently! Previously we always had to find that
perfect pass to score, but with this new addition, I am sure we will be more lethal
from outside the box as well with the presence of Cazorla and Arteta who loves to shoot from outside. This would also give us an added advantage over
oppositions, as they have to be prepared for multi dimensional play from
us! He will settle very soon by the looks of it, only thing is he needs to
improve is in understanding of the movements of the players.
Podolski: 6
He did OK, but the expectations from him were too high after
“You Know Who’s” exit. Looked like he lacked match fitness and he needs to
improve on the finishing front i.e. if he continues to play as the lone striker.
Giroud: 5
That was a sitter he missed an was not involved much in the
small amount of time he got on the field.
Arshavin: 4
Same old story, no defensive play and no offensive play
either. With a heavy heart I have to say that “The Russian’” would be better
off playing with championship teams in league cup than in PL.
Ramsey: 1
He should learn how to shoot, when to shoot and where to
shoot! He has frustrated me so much over past one year that it becomes impossible
to sympathize with him. And after making a mistake his grin is what irritates
me even more! Last year on 3rd week of August his statement was “I am ready to fill in
the void left by Cesc”! Really? Looks like he needs to work like a dog to reach
half of the standard that Cesc was mate!
Do comment below if you are not confirming to my ratings or drop
me a tweet at
@OnTheGunPoint.Would love to hear from you lot :)
On transfer front, I definitely know for sure that Nuri
Sahin and M’vila might or might not come to Arseanl. I am the new ITK in
football world, what say aye? Moving ahead Song had some nice words to say on
twitter about Le Boss and Arsenal,
but in press he seems to have blasted a senior official. Don’t tell anybody,
but I know he is Ivan!!! Let’s see what how this window ends.
At the end of it, we are ahead of ManUre, Spuds and
Liverfool by 1 point (And RVP didn’t score, yeaaaah), behind 2 points of
Chelshit and ManShitty. So not a very bad start if you come to think of it. We’ll
definitely bounce back and win our next match against Stoke Ruby FC!
Until next time, Up The Arse!
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