Wenger talks about the benefit of having competition for places, but is really competition if players start regardless of their performance.
The fact is we can blame the players for not performing when called upon, but they don't seem motivated at all. Ox was motivated during pre season. He was chomping at the bit to get started. He gave a goal away vs West Ham and has lost his place to Ramsey on the right hand side. Even if Ox scored a goal and played well, he wouldn't start against Chelsea. Ramsey would. He didn't even look bothered yesterday and I can see him leaving for first team football soon.
Cazorla had no impact yesterday, but that doesn't matter. He will start. As will Özil and a draw away from home vs Chelsea while missing chances to win the game will be considered bouncing back by Wenger.
On a positive note. One chance one goal for Walcott. Practically nailed on starter now due to Giroud's mental breakdown.
The fact is we can blame the players for not performing when called upon, but they don't seem motivated at all. Ox was motivated during pre season. He was chomping at the bit to get started. He gave a goal away vs West Ham and has lost his place to Ramsey on the right hand side. Even if Ox scored a goal and played well, he wouldn't start against Chelsea. Ramsey would. He didn't even look bothered yesterday and I can see him leaving for first team football soon.
Cazorla had no impact yesterday, but that doesn't matter. He will start. As will Özil and a draw away from home vs Chelsea while missing chances to win the game will be considered bouncing back by Wenger.
On a positive note. One chance one goal for Walcott. Practically nailed on starter now due to Giroud's mental breakdown.