Player Ratings – Newcastle United vs Arsenal – Arsenal
Arsenal took on Newcastle United in what was both the teams first game of the season. Arsenal were going into the game without the services of Cesc Fabregas or http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Samir-Nasri-c32360 and as a result, were really being put under the microscope. After a number of controversial
decisions, the match ended with both teams being level at nil all.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wojciech-Szczesny-c36998: The Arsenal keeper was hardly ever tested in the game. However, he had his presence felt during the game and showed that he could be commanding at the back when needed.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kieran-Gibbs-c20945: The full back was lively and eager to prove his worth. However, he tends to get forward too often and then has to rush back.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thomas-Vermaelen-c35002: Showed just what the Gunners were missing last season, as he produced a brilliant performance at the back.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Laurent-Koscielny-c21742: The defender seems to have come a long way from his debut game for the Gunners. He was outstanding and made some crucial interceptions during the game. He also made a game saving clearance during stoppage time.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bacary-Sagna-c7148: Was at his best and produced a near flawless display. Got forward and defended his lines brilliantly.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andrei-Arshavin-c5771: The Russian had a mixed game. He was missing for the most part, bur sprung into life every now and then.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-Song-c4804: Was solid during the game, but was also very lucky to get away without seeing a red card for his stop on Barton.
Tomas Rosicky: The midfielder showed that he still had what it took and could potentially help hold the Arsenal midfield together.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gervinho-c14755: Was brilliant in the attack. Saw a very harsh red card.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 midfield.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380: The striker was decent, but also managed to miss every half chance that was thrown at him.
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