Ratings

Forster 9 - Not sure I've ever given a 10, but what a performance, top class.
Clyne 7 - Didn't have much to do, but was still solid
Fonte 6 - Wasn't bad, didn't notice much.
Yoshida 5 - A bit sub-par, a shame because I thought he was decent against City.
Bertand 7 - see Clyne, but some good tackles and crosses to add.
Alderweireld 8 - Did well in defence and in midfield, was our best outfield player today for me.
Davis 7 - Does his job as always, you don't know what you're missing until it's gone.
Cork 6 - did well but not for long
Wanyama 8 - was good but burnt out towards the end
Tadic 6 - Some bright moments but overall a bit average
Pelle 5 - Not been impressed recently, but still have faith in him for now.
Mane 6 - I hope he can break out of his poor run, he has shown what he can do but needs some consistency.

Overall a good match to build on, hopefully injuries aren't serious.

 

Agree, maybe drop Davis down to 6 and Pelle up to 6.

 

Not sure Yoshi did much wrong other than an early boob against Welbeck.

 

Reed should have come on for me rather than Yoshida.

 

Our players need crossing training, not one good cross last night.

 

you were playing Tom? Are you Jack Cork in disguise? is Lff your Dad?

 

Mixing up Christmas for Easter here?

 

Forster - 9

Clyne - 7
Fonte - 7
Alderweireld - 8
Bertrand - 7

Wanyama - 8
Davis - 6
Cork - 6

Tadić - 5
Pellè - 6
Long - 7



SUBS

Yoshida - 7
Mané - 6
Mayuka - 6

 

Just my opinion. Reed needs chances if he is to develop. I could understand why he didn't come on against City with Yaya Toure in their midfield but Arsenal don't have any beasts in midfield.

 

I was teasing as you worded it "Reed should have come on for me" ... as if you were playing.

*over your head*

I'm wasted, I really am

FWIW, I am a little bemused that Reed hasn't come on. He did ok for 10 mins against City last year and another game last season that he came on for 15/20 minutes.

 

My bad. But I had only just got up.

 

lazy toad. What time did you get back?

We drove to Cockfosters and then in on the tube, which was great getting there, but trying to get a tube back was a nightmare. Crazy queues for Arsenal tube station, so walked to Finsbury Park where there were still big queues but not as bad.

 

Pretty much agree with DTLW.

I'd give Davis a 7 because he was our best out field player. I'd also give Yoshida a 7 because he has arguably the hardest job in the team; to come on during the game as a centre back and hit the ground running.

 

I was on one of the coaches. Got back around 12:30.

 

I was at a gig, then watched the recording. Didn't get to bed until 2.30. I wish I'd let someone tell me the score!