Just a few players i thought i'd comment on: Miquel - Looked very good. He looks a good talent and is comfortable on the ball and am glad we have him in the squad - think we will see alot more of him in the future. Arshavin - Worked hard, was very direct and you could tell Leeds were worried he was going to make something happen. He won corners, took on players and created several chances. His finishing was wasteful and i'd expect better but his overall play was much better than it has been and i'm still convinced he has a part to play at the club. Chamakh - He can hold up the ball very well and is good at playing little lay-offs for other players to shoot. He also presses defenders constantly. If he was able to turn and face the goal as he collects the ball he'd be much more dangerous. As it is he is a good target man and would work well playing with another striker in a 4-4-2 - but in this formation maybe needs to adapt his style of play a little. Oxocube - you can tell he is eager to do well and constantly looking to get involved. He had some good moments and he will develop well. The young Pole in Goal - Not much to do but stayed awake and dealt with what he had too - one poor clearance but otherwise fine. Kosc - Was glad we had him as he held things together. Yennaris - quick mention as he's a young player thrown into action and worked hard but looked nervous. Arteta and Song - did there jobs well and i'm glad we have this pair in midfield they control things very well and neither are push-overs, they constantly battle and this has been missing in previous seasons - think Ramsey and Wilshere may be fighting for the third midfield spot. Ramsey - Looked good, some nice runs, flicks and passes but his finishing was off tonight. He is doing well though. And last but not least - Henry - What a legend. His goal was very well taken and the other strikers should learn what they can while he is here. Was glad to see him talking with walcott before and during the game. He took command of the team when we where 1-0 up and told people where to stand, what to do - kept them calm to close out the game rather than lose shape. He is a great influence and a great player - a moment of magic. He has already made the loan deal worth it for me. p.s. - hope coq is ok!
Liked Miquel's forward play. For a CB he suprised me with some of the quick passing he did in and around their box. But then again he is from Barcelona.
I thought Miquel was Motm. Great industry along the left flank, not afraid to take people on, and pretty athletic for an out of position CB. Could be one to watch for the future.
Miguel was great. Leeds didn't really create much, which was fantastic news for Yennaris, who didn't look out of his depth at all. He's also VERY quick!! Surprised me with his pace. He didn't come under much pressure, but did well - a sure confidence boost for the young lad. Arshavin looked good, playing very direct, just a bit wasteful a lot of the time. Hopefully he'll play himself into form in the next few games as he should be a constant on the left. If he hits form, he's hot property. Chamakh disappointed me. Yes he won headers and knock-backs, but he doesn't look for the second ball enough, and he always seems afraid to shoot. Ramsey also really disappointed me, he holds on to the ball for too long - seemed very off tonight. Arteta & Song were solid Oxo didn't do much, one or two glimpses and a couple of decent shots. Squillaci & Koscielny didn't have much to do, but did what they needed to well. Theo coming on opened up space for the rest of the team, and although he didn't get the ball much, he looked sharp and eager. Leeds immediately double-marked him, and that left plenty of room for the rest of the team to play in. Often he's under-appreciated for this. When he's single-marked, he usually has a great game up against the full-back and looks good. When he's double-marked, he gets criticised and we're told he's rubbish, but actually this takes an extra defender out of the game and opens space for everyone else. So he may have a poor game, but the rest of the team in general plays better - because of him.
Yeh Miquel really stood out. He is taking his chances in the first team well this season and i think he will be ahead of Squillaci in the pecking order and Djourou could find his place in the squad getting threatened sooner than he thinks.
Agree also with your comments on Walcott Bonstar - He is often under appreciated and does alot more than people realise.
