Disgustingly poor from Arsenal against Cardiff, drawing 0-0. Bendtner probably should've scored late in the first half while Nasri should have slotted in the 20th. The second half was slightly more exciting, with van Persie nearly scoring another snap-shot.
Everton 1-1 Arsenal
Well, this shows how vulnerable Arsenal are away from home. Beating Hull 3-1 was surprisingly satisfying but draws away at Cardiff and Everton are really killing me. They'd better win it at the Emirates.
The first 10 minutes were Arsenal's, the next 30 Everton's, 5 Arsenal, 20 Everton, 35 Arsenal. I could go on and on but in any case, it was a weak match by Arsenal.
Robin van Persie saves our cake yet again with an absolutely brilliant finish ( Goal of the month again probably).
Djourou is definitely a key player with idiots like Gallas around, and Toure constantly on the bench. When will Arsene learn that Toure still is our rock?
Adebayor should be a sub. Maybe a super sub, I don't know. But he just isn't good enough. Play Eduardo or Bendtner. Bendtner is suddenly picking up in form and I can't wait to see him start again. (Did I just say that? O.o)
Almunia: 6.7 Not the best performance tonight, nothing more.
Clichy: 7.2 Gael Force was apparent and he was one of the more motivated players on the night itself. Cut inside the center at times but Adebayor accused him of giving shoddy balls.
Gallas: 4.7 Lazy, lazy Gallas steals the bad show as he fantastically relaxes in defence, while Toure might have been protecting the flanks.
Djourou: 7.4 Great performance from our brand new Key Player, looks like a tall Cannavaro,making those crucial blocks, tackles, and block tackles.
Sagna: 7.4 The most motivated of the lot, showed his determinations with strong runs forward through Arteta.
Nasri: 7.2 Touches of silk, along with trademark turnarounds made Pienaar confused at times. Tried the occasional cross, and one which van Persie should have finished.
Denilson: 6.8 Why did Wenger play him deep and wide? Looked like Eboue in central midfield and had shots that made Bramble look presentable.
Song: 7.0 Tried his very best to boss the midfield but failed. Sidewards passing all game, never defensively sound.
Diaby: 7.1 Midfield General not so much, tricky Ljungberg, more likely. Was courageous but it never really amounted to anything besides the great 50-yard pass to van Persie.
van Persie: 8.3 A goal-scoring Dynamo, has beaten his all-time Arsenal goal/assist record with 13 goals and 12 assists in 27 games. A brilliant finish in the 92nd minute to steal a point for Arsenal. Curled outwards with his left foot, steering it past Howard and into the top-middle right-hand corner.
Adebayor: 4.8 God, is he really ours? Or is his heart with Milan? Lazy like Gallas, refused to participate, opting to reprimand his teammates every 10 minutes.
MAN OF THE MATCH: ROBIN VAN PERSIE (11) Rating: 8.3 Resembles: Thierry Henry
FLOP OF THE MATCH: WILLIAM GALLAS (10) Rating: 4.7 Resembles: Pascal Cygan
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