Match reaction v the orcs

[Dennis Bendtner]

It was the same last season with Arteta. Only so much one man can cover but with Flam at least we get that energy required to cover ground and that nasty streak to go in hard when needed.

I don't think it was. Arteta and Ramsey together was a good combination for us last season and filled space very well to help the defence. Arteta also picked the ball off the technically limited centre-back (Mertesacker) from deep allowing us to build attacks. I can see why people like Flamini's work rate but he's not exactly doing anything amazing. He was a good free transfer when we could have got ripped off signing a dud. As far as balance goes Arteta should come back in in my opinion. Christ knows how the idea that he's not good at his job has come this far. As far as the long term goes, we'll be looking for someone with similar qualities but obviously younger and more mobile.

[Dr Singh]

Anyway, as far is match reaction to the game, I'm delighted!

Chensey has been solid for a while now. Caught absolutely everything cleanly and was decisive which is all you can ask for.

Back 4 were solid. Captain Mert in particular stood out. I'm happy with him being our first team captain. He should get the job permanently.

Flamini and Ramsey have formed a great partnership. Regarding the whole Arteta returning situation, I'd say if it aint broke - don't fix it. Those two work great together, and it's nice to have options. Glad Arteta is back though as they could certainly do with a break.

Ozil was pretty anonymous yet got 3 assists, as ridiculous as that sounds!

We didn't miss Theo much. Don't think this was the sort of game he'd thrive in, and Gnarby was good at showing for the ball and retaining it.

Jack had an up and down performance. Many are slating him for it but I think he put in a good display and it's something to build on. I must say I do worry for him though. For such a small guy he doesn't know how to protect himself. He loves going for those balls even when there's a guarantee he'll get crunched hard after. I know he's brave and that's great, but he's no use to us injured. He needs to protect himself a bit better.

Giroud I think again is getting unfairly slated. He just went up against one of the most imposing, nasty and aggressive CB pairings in the league, and left with a lot of credit. He held the ball up well on occasions, never hid, and actually won the majority of the arial battles. A very impressive display despite lacking that final bit of quality needed for him to score. Impressive performance from him for me.

We're certainly a team on form. Loving this! The games can't come soon enough!

[Dennis Bendtner]

podolski could be back for napoli apparently. same with Santi.

Ox is out till christmas i think

Wenger still thought there wouldn't be anyone back before the international break post-match today.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

I believe that unlike past seasons, Arteta may not be guaranteed first 11 especially because I also believe we will try and strengthen with a natural DM if not Jan defo next summer!
however get rid of him.....no way! great squad player to have, experience and knowledge to pass on to the next generation. I mean if we can keep the likes of NB for aslong as we have.....then Arteta should be still here when he is in his 90s

[Ollie the Optimist]

Wenger still thought there wouldn't be anyone back before the international break post-match today.

ah fair enough. i missed his post match conference

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Just check out their icons/quotes........gormless bunch of knuckle dragging troglodytes ....................with apologies to troglodytes everywhere

Let him off for delibereatey undermingbh career if our captain and taking it po our supporters all fair enough butwe are in is head and need to make the most of very chink at he Brit

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and if anyone can work out what this example of 'God getting it wrong'is trying to say

[Power n Glory]

I don't think it was. Arteta and Ramsey together was a good combination for us last season and filled space very well to help the defence. Arteta also picked the ball off the technically limited centre-back (Mertesacker) from deep allowing us to build attacks. I can see why people like Flamini's work rate but he's not exactly doing anything amazing. He was a good free transfer when we could have got ripped off signing a dud. As far as balance goes Arteta should come back in in my opinion. Christ knows how the idea that he's not good at his job has come this far. As far as the long term goes, we'll be looking for someone with similar qualities but obviously younger and more mobile.

Why do you think the Flamini and Ramsey combo isn't working? It's not as if Flamini ventures that far up field and then when you look at the goals Ramsey is scoring.....he's moving further up field even more. Towards the end of last season he started getting games down the centre again but when we were desperate for points. He was more defensive minded then or that was the call of the day because had to tighten up at the back. Also worth pointing out that we had Rosicky. He doesn't float about from flank to flank as much as Ozil does or Jack for that matter.

[JonasTC]

TOP OF THE LEAGUE!! :D

I love how we scored the stoke way and stoke decided to do a classic Arsenal goal

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

There was me thinking Arteta and Ramsey playing together was the reason we got blitzed at home to Bayern Munich, no protection in front of the back four and no cohesiveness in midfield....playing them together for me was a disaster....because even when we had a winning run with them in midfield towards the back end of last season the performances were dreadful...struggling to beat QPR, Fulham etc
Then again if Ramsey wasn't scoring goals i'd be happy for neither of them to play, and have a three man midfield consisting of three of the four of Ozil, Wilshere, Cazorla and Flamini.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

Arteta is integral and remains so imo.