Match Reaction vs Aston Villa (home).

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Ok sign me up to the Coquelin fanclub. Another game he completely bossed today and he was especially great in the first half when we were virtually camped out in their half and Aston Villa tried to break on a few occasions. Usually we'd get caught out but Coq was there doing his best Gandalf, "you shall not pass" impression. Still don't think we can risk not getting in a world class DM (especially considering Arteta's age) but I'm not sure he'd be able to displace Coq. He's probably been the best DM in the league for the past month.

Can't really fault any player today. All superb. Coq, Ospina, Monreal, Bellerin and Santi have really earnt their places in the starting line up and don't deserve to be dropped for the NLD.

Only minor concern was the lack of ruthlessness up front, especially in the first half. Like MS said, we really could have and ought to have won that 12 - 0. Didn't cost us but it may do in a tighter game ........ we need to take our chances and convert our dominance into more goals.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

only 48% of the ball too. I have lost count how many times I have argued with the old man about this. When we have lost and have had 60-65%, I keep telling him its pointless unless we do something with it.

I must have been watching a different game if we only had 48% of the ball.

Ok sign me up to the Coquelin fanclub.

You came round quick...

I don't agree with those saying Monreal has been faultless all season....I think that is an incredible claim, but he certainly has been fantastic of late. Didn't really believe he had this level of performance in him for this period of time, so I'll admit to being wrong about him.

[alexander]

I must have been watching a different game if we only had 48% of the ball.


You came round quick...

I don't agree with those saying Monreal has been faultless all season....I think that is an incredible claim, but he certainly has been fantastic of late. Didn't really believe he had this level of performance in him for this period of time, so I'll admit to being wrong about him.

Thats bbc stats

[GP]

I don't agree with those saying Monreal has been faultless all season....

Has anyone actually said that?

[mr_brighterside]

quality result, looking forward to motd

[mr_brighterside]

speaking of which is motd2 going to be on iplayer?

[Niall_Quinn]

Monreal has been faultless all season.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

Has anyone actually said that?

Yes. And not just NQ joshing....

[fakeyank]

Has Le Coq signed his contract extension yet?

[selassie]

I'm really enjoying watching us at the moment. We were superb again today, all the usual suspects doing their thing. Our depth looks great at the moment.