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re: Arsenal Football Club 2011-2012 Season Thread
Posted on 10/25/11 at 4:50 pm to Friend of OBUDan
Posted on 10/25/11 at 4:50 pm to Friend of OBUDan
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Also, love that Arshavin was playing centrally. Crazy that this was his first opportunity there this season considering the absence of Cesc and Nasri. Wouldn't mind seeing more of that.
Yep, and he gets a goal and an assist. Not sure why it is Wenger doesn't utilize him there more. Seems like it suits Arshavin more at his current age/form.
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Posted on 10/25/11 at 4:51 pm to Friend of OBUDan
Yeah Park is a really intelligent player. I'm watching the replay right now, and I'm impressed by Park's movement. Also, Arshavin is the most natural number 10 we have on this team, even when Fabregas was here. His passes are always perfectly weighted. That role also frees him from defense, which is the area he struggled in most.
Coquelin and Frimpong both need more seasoning. They don't understand positioning yet, nor do they understand how to work as a midfield unit. AOC also needs some work, as he lacks that last bit of polish. He takes too long to figure out what to do next, especially if he drifts anywhere other than the wing. Yennaris might be an option at RB if he can develop an attacking game. Reminds me of a young Clichy in his reading of the game. Miquel is playing left back, and he really does have great technique. At his size, he could be an amazing CB, as he can bring the ball out of D and support the attack when needed.
Coquelin and Frimpong both need more seasoning. They don't understand positioning yet, nor do they understand how to work as a midfield unit. AOC also needs some work, as he lacks that last bit of polish. He takes too long to figure out what to do next, especially if he drifts anywhere other than the wing. Yennaris might be an option at RB if he can develop an attacking game. Reminds me of a young Clichy in his reading of the game. Miquel is playing left back, and he really does have great technique. At his size, he could be an amazing CB, as he can bring the ball out of D and support the attack when needed.
This post was edited on 10/25/11 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 10/25/11 at 4:55 pm to crazy4lsu
The Bolton goal was equally Coquelin and Frimpong's fault. Coquelin played a bad pass to Frimpong, who was almost immediately dispossessed by Muamba, who created the chance.
Posted on 10/25/11 at 4:57 pm to crazy4lsu
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Also, Arshavin is the most natural number 10 we have on this team, even when Fabregas was here. His passes are always perfectly weighted. That role also frees him from defense, which is the area he struggled in most.
Agreed. Hope he gets more PT out there in that role. Our midfield to attack link has been pretty weak this year. He would go a long way toward helping that.
Posted on 10/25/11 at 5:05 pm to Friend of OBUDan
The second goal actually showed good teamwork from Coquelin and Frimpong. Frimpong closes down the man, wins the ball, Coquelin collects and plays a forward pass with his first touch which finds Arshavin in Space, who plays a brilliant ball into Park who finished brilliantly.
I'm really on the fence on both of these players. Both have serious potential, but I could see another loan helping both.
I'm really on the fence on both of these players. Both have serious potential, but I could see another loan helping both.
Posted on 10/25/11 at 5:06 pm to crazy4lsu
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Arshavin is the most natural number 10 we have on this team
Isn't that the role he played in his fantastic showing at Euro 2008?
Posted on 10/25/11 at 5:11 pm to glassman
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Isn't that the role he played in his fantastic showing at Euro 2008?
Yep. I think Wenger's idea was to play him as an inverted winger who would come inside and become a auxiliary no 10. It worked for a while, but it put way too much defensive pressure on Arshavin. When he plays in the hole, it allows him to display his amazing technique, which helps him create space, rather than creating space with the burst of speed like he once did. He's a natural link player, and he's still intelligent, even though he doesn't have the ability to play wide. He needs to play there, especially if we play against 4-4-2 teams. Even when teams deploy 5 midfielders, he should play in the hole, as a battle between he and a DM should result in him winning that battle more often than not. Hell, Arhsavin was really effective in 2009 when he played as a striker, or a false 9, when every striker we had available sucked or was injured.
Posted on 10/25/11 at 5:23 pm to crazy4lsu
I really want to see him play more inside. It suits his whole style much better.
Posted on 10/25/11 at 5:34 pm to TFTC
Awwww FFS. Wenger saying "I hope it's not too bad" probably means we won't see him again this season. What in the hell is with our guys getting reinjured after coming back.
Posted on 10/25/11 at 5:37 pm to TFTC
Can I say that I hate you? 
Posted on 10/25/11 at 5:41 pm to glassman
He wasn't going to play at Chelsea this weekend anyways according to Wenger. This was pretty much just a warm-up match for him. I'm not concerned.
Who else is terrified that Djourou will be the primary defender against Mata this weekend?
Who else is terrified that Djourou will be the primary defender against Mata this weekend?
Posted on 10/25/11 at 5:42 pm to Friend of OBUDan
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Who else is terrified that Djourou will be the primary defender against Mata this weekend?
It will have to do. It actually works out in a way, as Mata rarely ever stays on the wing. We could have a numerical advantage if Theo follows Cole the whole match.
Posted on 10/25/11 at 5:50 pm to crazy4lsu
Halloween party Friday night. Working OSU-Baylor Saturday at 2:30. Waking up at 6:45 for the match Saturday is looking unlikely.
Posted on 10/25/11 at 6:21 pm to Friend of OBUDan
TV5 says it was just a cramp.
Posted on 10/25/11 at 6:24 pm to Friend of OBUDan
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Halloween party Friday night
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Waking up at 6:45 for the match Saturday is looking unlikely.
Priorities man.... frick!!!!
Posted on 10/25/11 at 8:40 pm to glassman
Well Glasser, hopefully I'll have a night like yours a couple months back which caused you to miss a match.
Posted on 10/26/11 at 12:20 am to crazy4lsu
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At his size, he could be an amazing CB, as he can bring the ball out of D and support the attack when needed.
This is something we really need. I hate when i see mertesacker or kosceilny up around the box.
Posted on 10/26/11 at 12:56 am to dgnx6
Finally watched some more extensive highlights, and damn, Park looks a million times more threatening than Chamakh. Had at least 3 shots from outside the box that were all dangerous. Not to mention his goal was phenomenal. Hope to see more of him backing up RVP.
Also, excited to think we are going to have Vermaelan, Koscielny, and Mertesacker fully healthy very soon. Finally a bit of legit depth at CB.
Also, excited to think we are going to have Vermaelan, Koscielny, and Mertesacker fully healthy very soon. Finally a bit of legit depth at CB.
This post was edited on 10/26/11 at 1:04 am
Posted on 10/26/11 at 6:36 am to Friend of OBUDan
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hopefully I'll have a night like yours a couple months back which caused you to miss a match.
The only reason.
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