Match Reaction - monaco 0-2 ARSENAL

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

We are not discussing Henry vs Giroud here . Every one knows Henry is by far the better player but in terms of performance in big games , I prefer Giroud . Henry was good with other players like Pires , Vierra , Freddie ..etc. but when he became the only focal point of the team he never turned up. Our run to the Champions league final wasn't down to him . The whole team was good and determined . The final was the game he should have turned up and won the game as he did against Madrid but he didn't .

That kind of is what you're doing though..... lol.

I think you probably should have just tried to credit Giroud without having to call out Henry or even RvP or make incredulous statements.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

I don't prefer Giroud to Henry or RVP in any scenario, they were matchwinners who could produce the spectacular finishes ordinary strikers can't. Giroud has done well this season but he's not in the same league, Henry scored plenty of big goals, Man U when we won 1-0, when we beat Madrid 1-0 and countless other times.

He reminds me of Alan Smith, in size, stature and style of play....Smudger was more clinical though. Giroud has done brilliantly for us recently, just like Coquelin has but a lot of people can't seem to understand that playing brilliantly doesn't mean they are good enough.
Giroud will never be world class he doesn't have the pace, technical ability or composure.

[Power n Glory]

Are you really going to call out Henry and RvP in defence of Giroud? They missed chances, it happens. To say they never turned up when it mattered is the stuff bitter opposition fans say!

Unbelievable. As if Giroud's misses in the first leg didn't play a part in us going out yesterday. Maybe that wasn't a big game?

[Dein-machine]

Giroud is our most effective player . He might not be gifted but he doesn't hide in big games . He works his socks off even when he has a bad game . Our so called world class players never turned up when it matters . Henry missing a sitter twice against Barca in Final still haunts me and also RVP missing an easy chance which could have made it 4-0 against AC Milan
Yesterday our Ozil and Alexis were only side passers .No clear chance to the main striker at all.

Giroud has games where he is quite effective but I'm afraid he's lack of quality in front of goal is the actual reason we are out of the tournament. You bring in the comparison of Henry & RVP, do you honestly think they would have missed all 4 of those?
Its not his fault, he's simply not that good & Wenger bought him when we needed a proven finisher. If we are trying to compete with City, Chelsea, Bayern, Barca etc then simply ask yourself would he get a game for them. Like most of our players the answer would be NO. Until this changes the disappointments will continue.

[Dein-machine]

When i mention the "4 of those" I am refering to the 1st leg.

[Özim]

Unbelievable. As if Giroud's misses in the first leg didn't play a part in us going out yesterday. Maybe that wasn't a big game?

He conveniently forgot about those misses in the 1st leg, had he'd scored even 1 of those we'd be through. He's a hit and miss player, his finishing leaves a lot to be desired as he isn't consistent enough when opportunities come his way.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

Unbelievable. As if Giroud's misses in the first leg didn't play a part in us going out yesterday. Maybe that wasn't a big game?

Sometimes the statements made here are so incredible I just don't even bother beggining putting forward a counter argument

[Alpha]

That kind of is what you're doing though..... lol.

I think you probably should have just tried to credit Giroud without having to call out Henry or even RvP or make incredulous statements.

There is a big difference between saying I prefer somebody's performance and saying this player is better than the other one . Let me ask you : How many trophies did we win with Henry ( Post Vierra) and RVP ?

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

You said those so called players never turned up when it mattered. You haven't come remotely close to qualifying that in any way shape or form.

[Alpha]

Unbelievable. As if Giroud's misses in the first leg didn't play a part in us going out yesterday. Maybe that wasn't a big game?

Just name one of our former players who has never missed a sitter in a game . Let alone in a big game . Give me any reason why we spent 8 years without a single trophy . Not even a Carling Cup . With Henry and RVP in our team .