Didn't we play 442?
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It's better to burn out, than to fade away.
I'd prefer Jack as captain tbh, I think he 'gets it' - gets what playing for The Arsenal is about.
I thought Verminator would be a good captain but he hasn't been really.
Match reaction: Game of two halves, Brian. First half we were uninspiring, endless passing but never really threatening.
Second half we were loads better and should have been out of sight before Jack won it.
Overall quite happy with the performance.
It's better to burn out, than to fade away.
Jack Wilshere is actually going to deliver on the potential, which is huge, a proper football player from the old school of talent. When he grabs the ball and runs through the whole midfield like he was doing last night he looks like Brady. I have to remember to enjoy every moment of brilliance, as with Cesc, RvP and the others departed, because we won't be able to keep jack here. No way. He's bound for the top.
Theo Walcott, not so much.
Gibbs should be converted to a left winger, he's pretty talented in that position and great with the all at his feet, can cross and has pace. Give him the money and tell theo to puss off.
If Giroud gets a pair of glasses he could be dangerous and even sexier. A real trier and you are willing him to score but if there's a way to miss he will find it.
TV showed much commitment last night, mainly because Merts couldn't get out of his shell fast enough to be of assistance.
Swanselona were poor and offered nothing. Strange display for them and we took advantage for a change. We stopped Michu scoring, which might be a first.
Silly first half, enjoyed the second half. Would love to be a fly on the wall in the Walcott Negotiation Suite this morning. That's three of the most dire striking performances you will ever see (when Chanakh is not playing) strung back to back. The guy is a striker in the same way Nasri is a heterosexual.
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I thought we overrun Swansealona's midfield which was key, I'm hoping Coq takes his chance because I think he's far more vibrant than Arteta and covers more ground.
Diaby on his day is brilliant, I'd hate to mark someone like him. He could potentially boss the midfield but we all know there's no point in pinning any hopes on him, we should just enjoy his little 5 game bursts at various points in the season.
I've decided Giroud is not French. He's too much of a GHEL with the way he throws his weight around. Seems to work though because he creates a lot of space for any willing runners.