Match Reaction vs Southampton (away, FA Cup).

[Marc Overmars]

Welbeck's salt celebration.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

Puel named a ridiculous side. Looked like he picked winners of a competition out of the stands and stuck Long up front. As much as an annoying little eejiot he can be.... waht did he think was going to happen, almost regardless of the team we named. They just looked so disjointed and meek compared to the Southampton teams that have left us gnashing our teeth the last few years. The easiest game any of them will get all season.

Having said that the finishing was great and the Jeff really sees the full game. Good to see Welbz take two chances I would often fancy him to miss.

[Power n Glory]

Despite the opposition, the team came out and did what they were supposed to do. No slacking. Had no hope for that midfield providing support to the front three strike force but came away impressed and surprised. Niles and Ox were fantastic. Some lovely passes to create chances.

Lucas really impressed me also. He should be getting games through the middle if he's able to assist like as well as score. Not sure what he's done wrong to be benched. We've seen he can score goals but has the technical ability to be a good team player also.

Welbeck and Walcott were also fantastic. Good to see them both scoring after being out injured.

It's these sort of performances I want to see from the fringe players. Even if we're up against a poor side, hammer them! Make a case for first team action.

[Özim]

Obviously a great result for our 2nd team, I guess it shows we have better depth in our squad than Southampton, doesn't prove that much in the grand scheme of things, but you can only beat whats in front of you I guess.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

High praise indeed, the thing is with football results is that they aren't meant to always prove something.

Some results are just meant to be enjoyed for the result and how the team played, this was one of those.

You know yourself that enjoyable Arsenal games are few and far between, so enjoy it.