English Premier League - Player ratings for Arsenal versus Chelsea (Part 2)
In the midfield area, Arsenal’s Theo Walcott was the Gunners’ stand out performer on the night. The Englishman was trusted by Arsene Wenger to start the match, this approach by the Frenchman paid off, as Walcott not only contributed
with a goal of his own but also managed to assist Cesc Fabregas’s goal. Moreover, the winger worked immensely hard to track back against Ashley Cole’s forward surges.
The Chelsea full back worked hard to compete against Walcott but on numerous occasions, Theo’s direct attitude and play caused havoc in the Chelsea defence. The English national team winger’s goal might work in his own favour,
as the powerful yet deadly finish for Arsenal’s third goal of the night was exactly what the doctor had ordered for the Gunners and Arsene Wenger.
In central midfield, Arsene Wenger went with the trio of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jack-Wilshere-c17463, Alex Song and Cesc Fabregas. Jack Wilshire acted as a linkup man between Alex Song and Cesc Fabregas. The Englishman exhibited years beyond his experience,
as he not only held his own against the likes of Michael Essien and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Frank-Lampard-c14097, but also did exceptionally well to add to the creative play. Wilshere played an important part in Arsenal’s opener, as it was the young midfielder, who played a one-two with
Song before the Cameroonian slotted the ball away for the opening goal of the match.
Wilshere’s calmness and collective approach to the match was complimented by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-Song-c4804’s adrenaline filled and tough tackling attitude. Originally, Song started the match as Arsenal’s defensive midfielder, but his understanding
and compatibility allowed Wilshere to switch to a more defensive role during the match. This allowed the more physical Song to push forward and thus this link up gave birth to the first goal of the match. Song was quite diligent in his defensive duties as
well as he tracked Frank Lampard and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Essien-c25294’s runs. Moreover, the Cameroonian was quite disciplined in his tackling as Arsenal maintained total control over the midfield area.
The creative spark in Arsenal’s midfield was their captain, Cesc Fabregas. The Spanish midfielder schooled the likes of Essien and Lampard in the midfield region, as Fabregas fought off the physical approach that was undertaken
by Obi Mikel. The ex-Barcelona academy player was untouchable as he showcased entrepreneurial innovation in the centre of the park. The young midfielder was involved in Arsenal’s first goal as well. Moreover, he netted Arsenal’s second with an easy tap in,
as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Theo-Walcott-c34873 played him in space inside the Chelsea’s penalty area.
If Fabregas was untouchable on the night then http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-Ferreira-c29445 at the right back position, but also added a steely yet visionary outlook to the whole game. Nasri
was already in contention for Arsenal’s player of the season before the match, but his performance only established the fact that the Frenchman is no doubt a candidate for the English Premier League’s player of the season. Right at the end of the first half,
Nasri just summed up Arsenal’s efforts as he tried to chip http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 goalkeeper just managed to tip away the ambitious try, but Nasri had the last laugh as Arsenal did win the match in the end.
Upfront for Arsenal, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 was perhaps the Gunners most profligate player on the night. His only contribution came in the second half of the match, as he exhibited his traditional on the ball strength and skill to hold
off challenges from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Branislav-Ivanovic-c7994. After holding off these challenges, it was Van Persie’s determination to hold onto the ball that forced Michael Essien into a mistake as Walcott was released clean through on goal. Nonetheless, Van Persie
did satisfactorily when it came to holding the ball up and linking up with the five-man midfield that was used by Arsenal during the match.
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