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| Jenkinson | Vermaelen |
| Koscielny | Gibbs |
| Ramsey | Song | Wilshire | ||
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| Gervinho |
| Chamakh |
As a debut for Gervinho it couldn’t have worked out much better. In a 28 minute start in red and white he hit two goals and picked up a slight knock.
His first, a lofted volley over the rapidly approaching keeper was well hit, paced to perfection and a great finish to a fantastic through ball from young Jack. It reminded me a bit of the Ljungberg/Bergkamp combination. If Jack and the G-man can even scratch the surface of that partnership then I will be a very happy man.
Jenkinson, who has had an impressive start to his Arsenal career once again did well and even got on the score-sheet himself, much to Sczcesny’s chagrin. He attempted to hit a volley on the run to clear a ball dropping over his shoulder, he unfortunately mis-kicked it somewhat and it went looping into the Arsenal net. The poor lad looked gutted and it marred another solid, promising game. I look forward to seeing more of him throughout the year.
Miyaici replaced Gervinho and had another good game. I see obvious comparisons with Overmars, though he has more tricks than the diminutive Dutchman. I like Miyaici, I think his talent is there for all to see and with the appropriate tutelage from Arsene I can see him becoming a real star in the modern game.
Walcott has started pre-season in good form, I think he’s a mixed bag out on the right wing, you know he’s got the pace to beat his marker, but not necessarily the tricks or the guile. He provided a nice assist for Gervinho and did some decent running off the ball and he ran through well to shoot over the bar. There is always a place for Walcott in the Arsenal squad, his pace is very dangerous, but I can’t see him ever being effective over 90 minutes out on the wing. I would like it if we could switch to two up front and see Theo up there with RvP.
Overall a good run out and a good result. I am delighted Gervinho has opened his account, I hope it doesn’t take too long to make his mark in the Prem, but it’s a difficult league played at a much faster pace than he is used to. We will have to be patient.
*** Apologies from WG ***
Sorry I haven’t been about so much guys and gals. Life, work and everything has been a bit mental and my free time has been spent resting in between busy, physically and mentally exhausting days.
Needless to say I’m glad to be back in the saddle.
Many thanks to you my readers for your patience and continued perseverance.
WG
