Andrey stakes claim for the hole-ing role | Park Chu-Young announces his credentials | Arsenal Ratings and Review

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Fabianski,

Yennaris, Squillaci, Vermaelen (c), Miquel,

Coquelin, Frimpong, Benayoun,

Chamberlain, Arshavin, Park

Thomas Vermaelen started as captain last night and Arshavin started in the hole just behind the striker. The midfield was pretty strong from a defensive point of view, but the back line really did look worry with only Vermaelen in there as proven quality.

Parks first contribution was to fall over, then get up, lay off Chamberlain who played a silly back heel. The opening 10 minutes was that dull, that’s all I had in my notes.

Frimpong started the first good move doing well to feed Oxo in from a wide position, the wideman breezed into the box but took too long on the ball and with it, failed to take his chance.

Chamberlain was taking a bit of a continental approach in midfield, the second time he was caught in possession in the opening half an hour nearly cost us, Pratley dispossessed him, sped away and only a good save from Fabianski kept the long range shot out.

Park was trying to make things happen down the other end, he dropped his shoulder on the edge of the Bolton box, made some space and fired a shot across goal from 22 yards, Bogdan was equal to it with a good save.

Kakuta, the future of world football, tried to catch Fabianski at the near post despite having two better options inside him.

Our possession play, even for a Carling Cup side, was poor. Lots of stray passes flying around the Emirates greenery.

Arshavin teed up Vermaelen from a freekick, the Belgian rifled it at goal, Bogdan saved, possibly breaking 4 bones in his wrist in the process.

Arshavin was at it again, creating space for Park to take a low placed shot, which was tipped round the post well by Bogdan.

Kakuta was running the show down the right, Miquel was giving him far too much space, he really did look Bendtner-esque outwide.

The second half started badly, Muamba dispossessed Frimpong in midfield, slipped in the impressive Pratley who cut it back to Muamba who took no prisoners roofing the ball.

Park strayed offside a few times, but two things appealed, a striker making the runs, a midfielder making the chances. It was like Wright and Bergkamp!

Benny was doing a solid job in midfield, he’s very similar to Hleb in style. He received the ball just past the dugout,  he dummied his man, cut the ball into the path of Andrey, he breezed into the box ad buried a shot past the keeper after being given the freedom of the area to shoot. A great finish.

Our second came not long after, Park ran into an offside position looking to be fed by Andrey, he held off with the pass, Park recalibrated, the pass was fed into him, he took no touches and  slotted the winner into the top right hand corner. Hello Thierry or Bobby!

The game wasn’t dead and buried for us yet, Eagles rifled a speculative shot at Fabianski who manged to fumble it over the bar… Very lucky! He made up for it on 76mins by denying Klasnic who was through on goal. His denial of Cahill from an unchallenged corner was pretty spectacular as well.

The game closed, the home fans got great value for money, we moved into the quarter finals! Hooray!

The victory train moves on… next stop, Chelsea.

Key Player Reviews…

Park Chu-Young – His first start for Arsenal was very impressive. He’s a sizeable Korean at 6ft and he’s quite strong to boot. He hangs off the last defender and looks like a more classic number 9 than we’ve had in the past. He’s intelligent, he’s not afraid to shoot. A massive thumbs up from me. 8.5

Yennares – He looks like Theo’s younger moustached brother, shave that off son, it’s not a good look! He was solid in defence and again, without blowing us away, he had an impressive debut. 7

Chamberlain – A much quieter game from the on fire man of the moment. He had a few telling runs but he was terribly sloppy on the ball at times and could have cost us. The folly of youth… He’ll learn, hopefully fast. 6

Frimpong – the sooner you realise 70% of his game is fire and brimstone the sooner you’ll realise how far he has to go. Far too casual in possession and at times thoughtless in the pass. On the upshot… His pace power and hunger for possession still excites. Passion is half the battle one. If Denilson had half what Frimpong had he wouldn’t be struggling away in Brazil. 6

Arshavin – Get in the hole! Yeah, that’s what Wenger shouted at the Russian pre game and it paid off. We created chances, we scored two goals and we looked dangerous going forward. He’s built for that position he has twice the genius anyone else at our club has trying to play that role. It feels silly not to give him a go. 8.5

Fabianski – Some top draw saves meshed in with a couple of scary fumbles just to remind you of why he’s number 2. 7.5

Vermaelen – Good to have his welcomed presence back in the side. He’ll be a big boost for the rest of the season, slightly humorous that after Wenger declaring hed be good for 50 straight games, he has a calf strain so is out for Sunday. 7

Miquel – Played at left back for some reason and he looked very suspect. He was pretty much solely responsible for giving Bolton any chance of winning the game. Kakuta took him to the cleaners on numerous occasions. In the first half he tried to stay tight to him, only to be roasted for pace, in the second, he backed off him, only to be foiled by his dangerous balls into the box. 5

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  3. frenchie

    mayank-

    if foals are too math rock/gang of four for you, and you like a bit more anger with your music, try these arms are snakes.

  5. Mayank

    Its not the anger frenchie. Metallica and Tool are probably the only ‘angry’ bands I listen to. Just the post-modern irony thing is a bit unappealing to me, unless you count Steely Dan in that.

    I’ll check them out though.

  6. JJ

    If Wenger plays AA in the hole and moves Kos to RB, we look like a completely different team. We will create more chances and should defend better.

    AA in that position might even help bring more out of Walcott’s runs.

    This makes too much sense for Wenger to try, right?

  8. Lurch LeRouge

    as much as shava played well, I just can’t see him playing another 90 in a cagey physical derby, this is exactly the kind of game he’s usually guilty of going missing in.

  9. ardentgooner

    Here’s hoping for ET in the Chelsea game, maybe even penalties and a Malouda/Torres red card…Come on Everton!!

  10. Mayank

    You never know Lurch. I have a feeling the Chelsa match is going to be quite open. Like the Liverpool Arsenal 4-4.

  15. Lurch LeRouge

    JJ,

    im talking about the weekend….

    Mayank.

    you might be right, although I’d gamble that AVB will want his xi to tighten up and play a more conservative game. He tried to impose his style on United and we saw how that worked out, and while we aren’t as dangerous, this is a must win for him with the russian breathing down his neck.

  16. Lurch LeRouge

    sorry jj i thought that was addressed to me.

    Shava as an impact sub sure, with Theo off and Arteta moving to a wing to keep up the defensive responsibility maybe.

  20. JJ

    Lurch – I can’t see Arteta on the wing. That is a little too radical for Wenger and I am not sure he has the pace for the wing either. We have better options there.

    My favorite starting line-up if all available would be:

    Gerbil RVP Park
    AA
    Kos Arteta
    Santos Vermy Meatsack LasSagna

    Tell me that aint sexy. Good experience too.

  23. Lurch LeRouge

    looks alright in the last 25 min JJ but AW subbing a winger and a number 10 at 65min will never happen so keep dreaming.

  31. OPG

    Essien hasn’t been playing well since before his previous injury now he’s injured again until next year.
    Levante and Malaga losing aswell, even Sevilla who held Barca 0-0 at the Nou Camp almost lost yesterday.

  32. Keyser

    I vaguely remember him getting injured but considering the start we’ve had it seems like ages ago that he had the injury.

    That leaves them with Mikel – The bloke from Liverpool – Rameires ?!

    Think there’s some hope there.

  34. JJ

    Lurch – I can’t see why not. If Ramsey and Theo aren’t cutting it – Put AA in at 65-70 min and Park at 70-75 min (or vice versa).

  38. Lurch LeRouge

    think Ramires is crocked as well according to thomas.

    the bloke from liverpool’s mereilles, good player – dangerous from long range and increasingly developing a working relationship with Torres.

  40. Keyser

    Yeah just had a mental block as to his name. With Essien and Rameires depending on the ref they could have easily dominated the midfield. I’d say we’ve got a chance with the others.

    We’re still finding our feet though and have had to rotate pretty regularly.

  42. Lurch LeRouge

    I think Mata and Mereilles have all the qualities to trouble us. Torres has found some form recently as well.

    should be a cracker.

  50. JACKTHEARSENALRIPPER

    brilliant sale by wenger of k.toure he has been absolutely crap
    for man city and was at fault for wolves goal

  51. JACKTHEARSENALRIPPER

    ha ha and nasri as well just about getting carling cup games for city wont fufill his potential over there serves him right for being a greedy frenchy

  101. DaleDaGooner

    The Manc Chavs are starting to worry me, would hate if they won all the domestic honors. I’m now dreading facing them, especially with that lesbian we sold them possibly having a blinder against us.

    Botelho scored for Rayo V today, will we ever keep him?

    Joel Campbell to replace Walcott if he moves to Liverpool…no worries

  105. bade the gooner (bernard)

    Great now Chavs exhausting their defence with Luis Alex and Ivanovic playing the whole game + extra time

  126. kapslock

    Damn that Suarez first goal was pure class. Although I hate him, can’t doubt him as a player. Would have been quality having him in front of Van. That would be some formidable partnership. Carroll on the other hand is big bag of shit.

  132. Radio Raheem

    Anyone caught the fades on the beeb? I recommend it. You’ve got to be patient though. Initially, I thought cliché, pastiche…but give it time…it certainly creeps up you

  134. SUGA3

    that and a long shower after all that creepiness :lol:

    liked the game yesterday, Crystal Palace at home in the next round, por favor

    *crosses fingers*

  137. passionandpride

    Winning matters. But what also matters is how well you win. This kind of scrappy wins will not take us far. Many of us could be enjoying this silver lining but remember, we have built our house with weak roofing and materials. Dark clouds will come naturally, and then our house give in.
    Personally, i am in a dilemma whether to thank our luck or pray for a perfect storm (like another 2-8) and rebuild. I cannot enjoy these wins from heart, particularly when i see Wenger relishing them. I cant see him happy. He has brought us down from where our players took us to. He has to go!!!

    Let the storm come and blow this false cover over.

  138. passionandpride

    What a farce! its only possible under this senile manager- Wenger. AA is naturally more comfortable to play in this hole. But he would not allow that. He will make all natural abilities of a player to work to his stupid ideas.
    That is precisely why Diarra does well at RM. Adebayor performs. Eduardo scores at will at Donetsk. There are soooo many examples. Lets push him out. Get out Wenger!!!

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