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below are the match rating of last night match. doesn't have time to comment fully on the match, so match rating will do la for now.
Lukasz – captain for the night, but did not offer any assurance at all to his defenders early in the match. Wrong decision making in handling the long throw in did cause some nervy moments for him afterward. Getting better by the minutes though in the match. That double save probably 3rd best save I ever saw produced by Arsenal goal keeper. The thing with Lukasz is he always knows what he want to do which is very important to a goal keeper. Whether what he wants to do is the correct action or not is different matter altogether. I fully expect him to challenge Manny for the #1 spot next season. (6)
Gavin – I always heard that he is the better among the 2 Hoytes we had. And he proved that in last night match. Better defensively, decent going forward. This is from a player who his favoured position is central defender. A very good prospect indeed. (6)
Alex Song – played well last night. IIRC, his partnership with Johan was only beaten once by De Ridder brilliant run. Solid throughout the match. Carry the ball out of the defensive area well, which is not surprising given that he is actually a midfielder. (6.5)
Johan – marshaled the defensive area very well last night. This is the Johan that we all come to love in his early appearances for us. Le Boss decision to let Phil went on loan is a major vote of confidence to him IMO. And he did himself no harm at all with last night performance. (6.5)
Gibbs – just like a young Gael. Excellent talent going forward with lots to do on his defensive game. Not helped by the fact that the cover from Fran Merida was close to non-existent. A very excellent prospect. Ensuring that we are all covered in the left back position. (5.5)
Jack – now this is a special little player. Seeing him you just know that he’s special, just like seeing Cesc during his first match for Arsenal. Who said we do not produce English players? My MOTM with Johan a close second. (6.5)
Aaron – another special kid. I have no doubt that he and Jack will make it here at Arsenal. You will find it hard to believe that he and Jack are only 17 and 16 years old respectively basing on their display last night. (6.5)
Randall – good match from him last night. Take turn to go forward with Aaron, even though seems like he did more of the defensive duties. Too many losing the ball though in the middle of the field for my liking. That aspect has to go from his game if he want to make it here at the Arsenal. (6)
Fran Merida – quiet game from him. Am a bit disappointed by his display to be honest last night. I was expecting a lot more from the player dubbed ‘Cesc with more attacking ability’ when he just join us. Did not track back to help Gibbs either. (4.5)
Carlos Vela – received a Mexican wave just after he scored the goal of the night. Didn’t do too well in the 1st half, case of trying too hard IMO. Become way better in the second half. His acceleration is just amazing. He must be very very close to break to the 1st team regular. (6)
Jay Simpson – scored a couple of a well taken goals, especially the first one. But other than that, he just decent. Losing the ball too much, lack of idea when have the ball outside the penalty area, did not looks up when having the ball making himself unable to see his team mates in the better position to attack to name a few. He remind me of Adebayor when he just came in to Arsenal. Hopefully he can develop as well as Adebayor. (6)
Subs
Lansbury – a few nice touches on the ball but that’s about it. Nothing much to say about his performance. (5)
Amaury – same as Lansbury. In fact, I’m going to give all 3 subs the same rating and comment..hahaha. (5)
Rui Fonte – same as above. (5)
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