FC Cologne v Arsenal LIVE*

usman111 wrote:nasri sucks at central mid he should go back to the wings

The thing is Gervinho and even Miyachi look more effective on the wings...

Rosicky was class. If I can guarantee that he'd continue like this for the rest of the season, then I'd offload Nasri in a heartbeat.

Players who impressed me today:

Miyaichi
Gervinho
Jenkinson
Frimpong
Rosicky


Players who shocked me, in a bad way:

Nasri
Song
Gibbs

Players who were virtually non-existent:

Chamakh
Vela
RVP

Chamakh was playing!?

The team in the first half just had far more energy. In the second half we bossed possession, but a few players (such as Nasri) tried to slow things down too much and of course as Iceman has been saying Nasri totally ignored Rosicky - who was fantastic. I agree with Verminator that we looked like we did at the end of last season.

Also, it sucks that Henderson was injured, but he wasn't a natural LB anyway so I don't think this means we will buy a new LB.

right now i am thinking how important cesc is to arsenal. none of the players except rosiscky are actually move setters. all of them are just willing to pick an easy pass instead of thinking two passes ahead.

Not entirely true either. Wilshere and Ramsey showed that by making some very penetrating and precise passes.

The second half was very dull. The first half was entertaining and, funnily enough, a more solid defensive display.

ramsey is capable but still he has to learn. wilshere really needs to stay a bit back because if he pushes up the pitch that would expose arsenal badly.

did anyone notice siquallaci had an argument with podoski. it happened right after podoski chipped a ball over siquallaci.

Missed the game, any chance of highlights yet? Well done to Gervinho anyway heard he played well.

Highlights:

Iceman wrote:Highlights:

Many thanks mate

F me, 15 pages... Wonder how active the forum will be once the season kicks off.