Man of the Match: Nottingham Forest (H)

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[14Henry]

Nelson. Grabbed his opportunity with both hands. 2 goals and an assist killing the game and enabling us to rest a few players.

On another note if Southgate doesn't bring White with the severe lack or quality CBs for England I'll never know. Thought he was brilliant again today although he didn't have a lot to do.

 

[Taneruit]

Nelson, Partey, Xhaka, White, Odeegard

Pick who you want.

 

[Jasinho]

Easily Nelson today, but I have to give massive props to Ben White this season, he's been immense at RB and really good when moved to CB today.

 

[14Henry]

Easily Nelson today, but I have to give massive props to Ben White this season, he's been immense at RB and really good when moved to CB today.

Thought the same mate. Aerially very rarely beaten. Never looks under pressure or shaky. Passing second to none. Gets forward but not so much that he leaves himself vulnerable (that is more down to tactics than his choice).

Top top player.

 

[OnlyOne]

Ben White, again.... hate how because he's a RB he'll never win it but this guys had 5/6 motm games.

 

[14Henry]

Ben White, again.... hate how because he's a RB he'll never win it but this guys had 5/6 motm games.

Absolutely fantastic this season. Hasn't put a foot wrong. How he isn't starting for England (at CB or in a back 3) ill never know.

 

[OnlyOne]

Absolutely fantastic this season. Hasn't put a foot wrong. How he isn't starting for England (at CB or in a back 3) ill never know.

There hasn't been a better RB this season imo.

 

[14Henry]

There hasn't been a better RB this season imo.

100% agree. Just think Southgate has his favourites. Trippier is the only one I think has been really good this season too.

It's probably better for us in terms of fitness and injuries if he doesn't go, but for his overall belief and confidence I hope he gets selected and gets minutes. Its the pinnacle of football and I want as many of our players to experience that.

 

[OnlyOne]

100% agree. Just think Southgate has his favourites. Trippier is the only one I think has been really good this season too.

It's probably better for us in terms of fitness and injuries if he doesn't go, but for his overall belief and confidence I hope he gets selected and gets minutes. Its the pinnacle of football and I want as many of our players to experience that.

Yeah Trippier has been decent, but I think they're quite different players, I actually wanted Trippier before we got Tomi.

I hope he goes as well and think he will.

What makes him so special is he can just drop in at CB and be as good.

 

[Riou]

Riou...for saying we don't score enough, only for us to score 3 in like 10 minutes.

I inspired the lads!

 

[14Henry]

Yeah Trippier has been decent, but I think they're quite different players, I actually wanted Trippier before we got Tomi.

I hope he goes as well and think he will.

What makes him so special is he can just drop in at CB and be as good.

Right now you'd have to say, even though he's playing Rb, he's one of England best CB.

Stones, Maguire, Coady, Tomori, Tarkowski, Gomez etc. Not a whole pile there that you'd say are better.

 

[EmeryCouldnt]

Nelson for exceeding everyone’s expectations and putting this game to bed.

Ben White honorable mention. I believe he was the only player who was flawless today.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Nelson. 2 goals and 1 assist in less than 30 minutes for player not played a league game this season is huge. He deserves it

 

[Entropics]

It's Jesus, it's not close at all this time

Without his performance you'd be currently insulting Gabriel or something

 

[Batman]

Nelson put the game to bed and gave the team the platform to then really go into another gear. White, Partey and Jesus were all really good too.

 

[db10_therza]

Hard one tbh. Lots of players had good games. One not being mentioned much is tomiyasu who I thought gave a very good audition for the cdm role if partey gets injured, he was playing so infield at times. Xhaka was being his usual awesome self. Ødegaard ticking like a Patek swiped off someone’s wrist in Madrid. Had to give it to Reiss though. Too much impact.

Also thought good work from Tets. I saw some slight tweaks to our usual build up play, looking forward to some more detailed thoughts on this from @SA Gunner later

 

[DJ_Markstar]

Thought half a dozen options were legit for MOTM but I went for Martinelli because that fast start is crucial in helping the team relax and we were able to dominate from that springboard.

 

[boonthegoon]

Nelson, white, partey, xhaka

 

[Let's play Aubamawang]

Lots of great performances today, but Nelson put the result beyond doubt. Good lad.