EPL - Norwich City v Arsenal 19/11/11 12.45PM SS2

[redwhiteAustrian]

So far, given all the circumstances this season, both Theo and Gerv have done pretty well. Theo took his time to get going, same with Gerv, but I think all in all we have two pretty decent wingers right now.

Walcott : 5 goals , 3 assists
Gervinho : 2 goals , 7 assists

That's 8 respectively 9 scorer points after 2 months.
Not too bad considering the shambles this team was in, two months ago.

Our front line is paying as a unit, a direct and dangerous unit.
Depth there remains an issue, which needs to get sorted out in January.

 

[RUS arsenal]

Webdesignlab - "I think everyone wants an Achilles ... a hero to gee us all up. Maybe this guy IS that ... maybe not." (unfortunate foreshadowing it seems)

 

[yuvken]

Great stuff, USA.

DaG - bring back the far superior Senderos.".. average defender that will definitely not improve under Wenger's guidance. Hilarious."

Hilarious indeed.
So - how bout some WC thread: WC striker, WC CB, (and with Jack returning, and possibly Chez - if he doesn't self distruct first), WC mid and WC GK?
Not yet there, but a legit debate already. Imagine suggesting this 6 weeks ago

 

[yuvken]

Bring back the far superior senderos!

(had to say it again )

 

[celestis]

Yuvken if you read some of the 2005-2006 there will be quite a few posts saying Diaby better than Fabregas.

 

[Y va marquer]

Shows just how tricky it can be to predict how talent will develop
Most people had really high hopes for Diaby but his career to date has pretty much been ruined by injury.

 

[yuvken]

OK, but though there's clearly a mental aspect to Diaby's tragic story, it's not nearly as funny (even the contrast of the outcome). Abu's raw talent was (is?) massive - there are some things this boy can do that very few in the world can (and every year one or two of his total of 7 season appearances remind us that). If not for being butchered - who knows what might have been? And cesc's talent was not a la Messi (though granted - one had to be blind not to see he was special).

 

[krengon]

in 05/06 Cesc was dominating games against the likes of Juve and Real. If I remember correctly Diaby only got a few games that season, the difference in talent seemed pretty obvious.

Real shame about Diaby though, after the Chelsea CC final I was sure he was going to be a world class player..

 

[celestis]

Wasn't meant to be funny , but it shows how things are u-turn dramatically as far as opinions go or are influenced by the fortunes of the team . That opinion was bandied around because we were losing the physical battle in midfield not because it was obvious that Diaby was a bigger talent than Fab .

 

[ricky1985]

Get in!!

Have a spring in my step today, looking forward to the Chelsea/Pool game.

I could watch those all day!

 

[Y va marquer]

Wasn't meant to be funny , but it shows how things are u-turn dramatically as far as opinions go or are influenced by the fortunes of the team . That opinion was bandied around because we were losing the physical battle in midfield not because it was obvious that Diaby was a bigger talent than Fab .

That's true.
Opinions on players change wildly even from game to game.
It only takes a couple of poor games for some players to be written off and crucified.

 

[yuvken]

That opinion was bandied around because we were losing the physical battle in midfield not because it was obvious that Diaby was a bigger talent than Fab .

He "looked like Vieira"...

 

[celestis]

That opinion was bandied around because we were losing the physical battle in midfield not because it was obvious that Diaby was a bigger talent than Fab .

He "looked like Vieira"...

Yes ,nail on the head .

 

[mavelous]

RVP chipped right footed, I think he was making more of a big deal about that since 99.9999999 of his goals are left or headers

Headers? :shock:

 

[Floating]

I love that Vermaelen and van Persie are best mates (plenty of hilarious banter on Twitter between them too). Aside from Wilshere, they're the spine of our team, and our two best players. Long may it continue.

 

[RUS arsenal]

Btw, in all of his excellence not many mentioned Vermaelen's pre-assist on the first goal, Xavi would be proud.

 

[Spork]

Just got a delivery from Arsenal Store. so happy with everything!

Arsenal Away top with v Persie 10 on the back.. LOVE IT
Arsenal heritage ball – awesome!
Arsenal golf divot tool and ball markers – sweeeeeeeet
Arsenal slippers – Actually fit me, and are awesome of course

Most importantly.

Arsenal Gunnersaurus golf driver head cover.. SO DAMN COOL. <3 Gunnersaurus.

 

[Spork]

Btw, in all of his excellence not many mentioned Vermaelen's pre-assist on the first goal, Xavi would be proud.

Against Norwich? He was only involved in the second goal? Where he tripped over, which I guess makes a bit of sense?

 

[RUS arsenal]

Btw, in all of his excellence not many mentioned Vermaelen's pre-assist on the first goal, Xavi would be proud.

Against Norwich? He was only involved in the second goal? Where he tripped over, which I guess makes a bit of sense?

My bad, I got it confused with a similar play where Ramsey(?) barely missed off a Walcott cross which resembled the one from the first goal. Well, even if it didn't end in a goal, that long ball to Walcott on the play was a thing of beauty.

 

[arsenallegends]

I love that Vermaelen and van Persie are best mates (plenty of hilarious banter on Twitter between them too). Aside from Wilshere, they're the spine of our team, and our two best players. Long may it continue.

Give some more credit! Szcz and Song comprise it too