Match Reaction vs Swansea (away).

[Özim]

Good win today, had the rub of the green as Mertersacker definitely handlballed in the area for the free kick and in the first half things could have certainly gone differently, but it swings in roundabouts and over a season these things even themselves out (even though people complain about these all the time).

Campbell was brilliant, worked his socks off, showed some really good skills, took shots at goal when he got chances (good to see someone who does) and scored a good goal, think this guy has a lot of potential, Wenger was ready to get rid despite not giving him a chance but just like Coquelin he might end up stumbling upon a real talent (this guy was great for Olympiakos and Costa Rica).

[AFC Leveller]

Good win today, had the rub of the green as Mertersacker definitely handlballed in the area for the free kick and in the first half things could have certainly gone differently, but it swings in roundabouts and over a season these things even themselves out (even though people complain about these all the time).

Campbell was brilliant, worked his socks off, showed some really good skills, took shots at goal when he got chances (good to see someone who does) and scored a good goal, think this guy has a lot of potential, Wenger was ready to get rid despite not giving him a chance but just like Coquelin he might end up stumbling upon a real talent (this guy was great for Olympiakos and Costa Rica).

Agree re Joel. He looks like he can create and make things happen and his workrate was very good.

[Marc Overmars]

Big week coming up, CL fate in the balance and then Spuds.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Fantastic result against a tricky away opponent - it's results like these that win you the league.

We definitely were lucky to go in at half time without conceding. Even though it was a magnificent recovery from Bellerin, in reality Gomis should have scored. Those sort of 1 on 1 chances should be bread and butter for any half decent PL striker ....... I'd be livid if Giroud or Theo missed from there. However, this is where having a goalkeeper of the presence and immense reputation of a Cech comes in as I honestly think that factor put a little more doubt in Gomis' mind causing him to dilly dally which allowed Hector to recover.

Mertesacker definitely handled it and another eagle-eyed ref may have seen it but tbf, I don't even think any the Swansea players appealed at the time.

Ozil ....... what can you say. The best number 10 in England at the moment and our player of the season so far. 42 million ...... worth every penny.

Campbell took his chance well, tracked back and generally did ok. I'm still not convinced he has a future here, especially with the likes of Welbeck and Ox ahead of him, but I hope he proves me wrong like Coquelin has done. Chances to start among the first team for a club Arsenal are incredibly rare so it's up to him to seize the chance.

We are down to the bare bones at the moment as our sub bench yesterday attested to so I've got half a mind to throw the Bayern game and to focus our efforts against the scum next week. Regardless of whatever the result on Wednesday is, in all likelihood, it's going to come down to beating Olympiakos by two goals in the final games, so I'd rather not have our team expend too much energy chasing what may be a pointless result.

Just need to start getting some players back from injury quickly to really make a go of this league but knowing our luck at the moment we'll probably end up losing Giroud, Alexis and Ozil on Wednesday.


Oh yeah a final thanks to Flappyhanksi.

What a guy.

[Power n Glory]

Campbell should be ahead of Ox and Welbeck if he can play like that each week. Created chances, had shots and scored. I don't know why that performance doesn't convince you especially if we're putting Ox and Welbeck into the equation as his competition.

[Niall_Quinn]

Bellerin has little bit no handbrake
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[Letters]

Bellerin has little bit no handbrake
http://gfycat.com/HonestMisguidedFirefly

Aye. Brilliant. The desire to make up the ground is awlsome.

Permission to suck Wenger's cock.

[mastermind84]

Campbell should be ahead of Ox and Welbeck if he can play like that each week. Created chances, had shots and scored. I don't know why that performance doesn't convince you especially if we're putting Ox and Welbeck into the equation as his competition.

Pretty much

He worked his ass off too in defending.

[Alpha]

Campbell should be ahead of Ox and Welbeck if he can play like that each week. Created chances, had shots and scored. I don't know why that performance doesn't convince you especially if we're putting Ox and Welbeck into the equation as his competition.

100% agree with you . Campbell had a good game and showed some quality . It is too early but he is a young talent . There is still room for improvement but I think when he will have his confidence high he will be an incredible player .
He can dribble , he can pass , he can shoot and can also track back . If Wenger is willing to give him a chance as he did to many less talented players , Campbell can write his story at Arsenal .

[fakeyank]

Campbell should be ahead of Ox and Welbeck if he can play like that each week. Created chances, had shots and scored. I don't know why that performance doesn't convince you especially if we're putting Ox and Welbeck into the equation as his competition.

Campbell was really good. I rate Ox a lot, so I would put Campbell ahead just based on 1 game and definitely miles ahead of Blade. I see Blade in the striker role rather than the wings anyway.