The Game

A true football lesson. Not much AZ could do today against a hurricane which hit them for 90 straight minutes. Brilliant football, nice goals, morale incredibly high and important players rested ahead of a busy November.

My bet was on Dudu to score twice, didn’t happen but I’m still delighted of course.

Match Video Highlights

Match video highlights are now online and can be viewed by clicking here.

Player Ratings

Almunia: 6 – Virtual spectator. Did well in the air to block AZ’s crosses but could have maybe done better to prevent the goal.

Gallas and Vermaelen: 7 – Rarely troubled but gave maybe a little bit more than usual to the opposition, especially in the second half.

Eboue: 7 – Brilliant game, very active up front, providing that extra support needed to keep AZ under constant pressure.

Gibbs: 6,5 – Had a good game but I’m still not 100% confidence of his defensive capabilities.

Diaby: 8 – Glad to see Abou producing a fine display. As always, I had no doubt he would bury it when presented with the opportunity to score.

Song: 7 – Did his usual holding job well.

Fabregas: 8,5 – There are games where important players need to do important things. That’s Cesc for you.

Arshavin: 8,5 – The Gunners scored four, in three of them, the assists came from the Russian.

Nasri: 7 – Brilliant goal, amazing footwork and cool finish. Welcome back, Samir.

Van Persie: 6,5 – Produced a number of fine runs but an overall quiet game for Robin.

(Subs)
Eduardo: 6,5 – Enough to produce a lovely backheal pass and a number of fine runs.

Ramsey: 6,5 – Bravo Aaron. No fancy tricks, just did what he is supposed to do, keeping it simple.

Rosicky: No Vote – Lively, but very little to judge.