He does try but he's not a player that can link the play, it all breaks down or slows down around him. He's negative on the ball, too conservative. When we inject a bit of pace as soon as the ball goes to him the impetus drains out of the play (same with Diaby). And he's woeful on the wing and even worse at right back, but that's not his fault it's all down to Wenger's inexplicable selections and formations. Ramsey's a decent enough 89th minute sub when we are winning, at best.
As for Giroud and Walcott - they are classic mid table players. Not awful but certainly nothing special and absolutely out of their depth against savvy opposition. Both were pocketed today, although Dawson had to force Giroud into his pocket whereas Theo volunteered and jumped in by himself.
Mertesacker and Vermaelen - LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Utter shite. You have to laugh when you see them attempting to defend. It's pathetic.