The Game

I have mixed feelings about the game. It may be a disappointing defeat with some chances missed but let’s not forget that many of the players who were in action had never played in the Champions League, some didn’t even play at all for the regular side of Arsenal.

UEFA Champions League

I am very upset with Carlos Vela’s performance of course, he puts himself in very good positions but today he did get the right ball on his left foot but wasted it. Aaron Ramsey, on the other hand, was superb, man of the match, and the only one of these young kids who is ready for the regular side. All the others need to work hard to achieve that.

Match Video Highlights

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Player Ratings

Fabianski: 6,5 – Pretty solid game, not much to do but very secure in the air when called into action.

Gilbert: 6,5 – Comfortable at the back and provided help when going forward.

Bartley: 6,5 – Very composed at the back though caught out of position in a number of occasions.

Silvestre: 6,5 – Another solid game for the Frenchman who is building confidence ahead of a busy schedule where he might be used.

Cruise: 5 – Olympiakos’ first half attempts came almost all from his side as we was clearly the weakest link at the back.

Ramsey: 8 – Misplaced a couple of passes at the beginning of the game but after settling down he produced a wonderful performance and I’m very happy for him of course, for having recovered from the poor game at Manchester City like this.

Song : 7 – Didn’t want to be out there with Liverpool on Sunday Alex, but made his presence felt in midfield.

Merida: 6 – Some nice tricks from the Spaniard but switched off for a good part of the game.

Walcott: 4 – Not the best of games for Theo unfortunately but he played very very little this season so needs time.

Wilshere: 5,5 – Full of running was young Jack but didn’t make any impact.

Vela: 3 – Lo siento, but Carlos missed two glorious chances as he was again used in an unlikely central striker position. The left wing is where he belongs I believe.

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Sunu: No Vote – Too little to judge.