today I'm up early. for Subuh and for the Carling Cup round of 16 match between Arsenal and Newcastle at St. James Park kickoff at 5.40 am local Melbourne time and it was so cold it's freezing. last time I watched Arsenal match around this time, it was 9 degree celcius. that was last Monday morning and I'm pretty sure this morning it was just as cold as that time.
does not feel like writing a hell lot about the match so am going to just write the summary of the match and what I think of it.
Starting 11
Substitutes
Bak for Kieran
Cesc for Denny Boy
JET for Super Nik
Final Result
Newcaste United 0 - 4 Arsenal (Krul o.g., Theodore x2, Super Nik)
Team Performance
we did OK. after blistering start we did slow down quite a bit and Newcastle does made it hard for us. le Boss really seems to take this competition seriously, he even sent out Cesc for the last 20 minutes. some may argue that he sent Cesc in because our captain needs some game time but I'd prefer to see it as statement of intent on how serious he view this competition. and also it also proved that we are currently having enough depth in the team to take all competition seriously.
Individual Performance
standout performers were Wojciech, Laurent and Super Nik. we absolutely MUST ensure Wojciech sign the contract extension A.S.A.P!! Theodore getting back to form just nice, 2 very well taken goals. if Cesc had played from the beginning I really fancy Theo getting more than just a couple of goals.
disappointing performances from CVela, Johan, Denny Boy and Eastmond. CVela looks like he is not suited at all to be playing that wing forward position. maybe a loan move will do all parties good ala young Jack last season. Johan seems weak and not good at all, though he did improved a lot in the second half. Denny Boy and Eastmond together just doesn't work in this match. as if they are both the same players, poor positionally most of the times, passing sideways all of the time, bad 1st touch etc. maybe nerves or in Denny Boy case, getting back to match fitness.
MOTM
it's really hard to choose from Wojciech and Laurent, but I'll go with Wojciech. this is the first time I watch him in a full match, and I now realized what the buzz was all about. get him sign NOW boss!!!!
that's it for now. ciao.
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