Wow i never expected us to win this game. Normally when our rivals lose points and we have a chance to move up the table we bottle it and choke. But not this time.
We played a horrid first half and were lucky not to concede more than one goal. Almunia has always been a joke and a liability so no surprises in the Kuyt goal.
Song played one of his poorest games this season, he couldn't handle the pace and tempo of the game. He is obviously more suited to slower paced games. Denilson was his usual mediocre self, losing possession 50% of the time, getting brushed off the ball too easily and generally being an pain in the ass for Arsenal fans.
Arshavin though i am sure can be more consistent this season really turns up for the big games. Yet again he scores against Liverpool in Anfield and what a goal it was. Talented player if only he could sort out his mentality a bit.
Man of the match for us was Vermaelen though, he has been such a great signing. What a player!
About Kuyt, Is it a coincidence that he always scores plenty of goals every season with all being ugly, rebound goals like this one?
The first season i watched Kuyt i admired his work ethic & his effort.. reminded me of Zanetti's... he too never misses a game.. but I never thought he was talented at all.
Seriously, He is not close to being the best at anything in the game.. he is average at almost every aspect in the game..
Shooting, Dribbling, Pace, Passing, Defending, Crossing, Heading.. ALL Average.
Yet every season he ends up with a load of goals and assists considering that he is a midfielder.
I think of him as a man made football player that became world class through PRACTICE and nothing more.
He is very useful as his numbers speak for themselves and neither age nor injuries seem to affect him.
What do you think? is he a player that is ALWAYS LUCKY EVERY SEASON or is there some talent in him that i don't see.