After every awful Arsenal performance, expecting a defensive, clueless and shitty boss in Wenger's skin. Unlike the likes of Mourinho, Ancelotti, Guardiola and Fergie, Wenger will never publicly criticize his under performers! why? who cares whether that's Wenger's policy, if they didn't do well there's certainly no way to sugar coat a 3-1 loss!
Mertesacker was dreadful, missed his basic steps, failed in his communication skills and the captain's arm band must have felt uncomfortable enduring the giant's friction in front of the home fans.
On the first goal, we can't quite blame his stupid turn which deflected the ball in, Welbeck once again thought he was Ronaldo and wanted to dribble the chalk out of the field which failed miserably. Per should have at least gone for a tackle rather than pose a tourist waiting to capture that Kondogbia magical moment with a wooden lens.
On the second goal, where the hell was this monster? he was busy playing as an attacking midfielder who graduated from a 20th tier academy in Germany. Even an out of form Squilllaci would know the consequences of exposing his back four especially when you are playing as a last man! still Wenger said nothing against his woeful captain for the night.
"Congratulations to Monaco, they had a perfect result and played the game they wanted to play.... Really Wenger, really? .. We were not at the level defensively and we were a BIT unlucky as well because the first goal is deflected." That's what the 65-year-old manager had to say after a shambolic Champions League night. 'A BIT' unlucky is what the manager saw, a reason we'll
He might have scored half a century goals for the club, but that doesn't give him the free will to score only when he is involved in a love scandal, he is paid to score day in day out! the guy has played a few games after he was forced to sit out a larger part of the first half of the season with a foot injury, so I don't understand why the lad is not hungry enough to add to his poor Champions League tally.
“Olivier has done well until now,” Wenger said. “He had a night where he missed chances and that can happen to any striker - every world-class striker has had that.
“I didn’t take him off to punish him - I just took him off because.... Again Wenger needs to grow some balls to tell off players. Just cause he scored the winner on Saturday doesn't make him immune to sticks and stones from the manager! if the manager feels his kids still need milk and cereals, its time he steps down and becomes a nun! I can't tolerate such performances in future, I don't thrive in top four positions and it's shameful that Arsenal fans appear ambitious than their manager. Food for thought guys.
Trying to move on swiftly, Ox's goal was eclipsed by the third goal, which the hero himself turned into a villain, trying to dribble past every boot he came across rather than pass!
Glad Ox is back and since we are facing Everton today, the likes of Ozil and Sanchez need to pull off a perfect performance or see the youngster race with their spots.
The odds are against Everton as they head to the Emirates. Looking at the numbers they are yet to register a win in 18 attempts away at Arsenal.However, Roberto Martinez men have of late caused us all manners of trouble whenever we travel to Goodison park a ground, which I can't remember the last time we won. (5 games without a win in the league)
Ozil has made Everton his main chic, scoring almost every time he see the toffees in front of his goal, as well as playing huge roles in creating goals. Steven Naismith on the other hand, is slowly paying Wenger his dowry having scored twice in the last two appearances. Come on, we should tame them all today!
Lukaku has been Everton's saviour of late having scored 5 goals in his last few games for the Toffees, something which makes him an outright threat to our feeble defence. It's clear that we've won each of our last 6 BPL games at the Emirates since United, but if Wenger wants to secure that record, he should bench Per and start Gabriel in central defence.
The old man's time at Arsenal might not be up but the giant's performances of late have been dwarfed by his lack of wise game reading and his inconsistency is wanting. He might be the stand in captain, but does his performances on the pitch warrant him the arm band? why not try it on Rosicky or Cazorla today and let Gaby (whom I believed was not only Vermaelen's replacement but Per's successor) control our back four with his hunger and physicality!
Gabriel put in a recommendable performance on his first start against Boro, which he kept a clean sheet but also his discipline and commitment to fight for his tea mates stood out. I believe he has enough quality and experience to bring back Arsenal's fear factor at the back four and also whenever we are on the break.
Just like Szczesny enjoys the smoke from the bench, let Per learn his mistakes from the same position as we look to return to the top three, and as we prepare for QPR's match on Wednesday and United's clash next Monday.
TEAM NEWS: According to Wenger:
on Jack Wilshere...
Jack Wilshere had a little surgery to take his two buttons off his ankle because they were irritating him but it’s a very minor procedure. He’ll be out for a few days.
on Arteta and Debuchy…
They are still a few weeks away.
on if Gabriel could play v Everton…
I have not made any decision yet for Sunday’s game. We will have to rotate a little bit, because we play Sunday and Wednesday. There will certainly be some changes.
on Ramsey and Flamini..
They are nearly there, not completely there. From Wednesday night I don’t think we have lost anybody. We have no major problems.
My predicted line up:
With Wenger having openly suggested of ringing changes on his side, I expect:
Ospina, Chambers, Gabriel, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Walcott, Cazorla,Ozil,Sanchez,Giroud to start.
My AFCvEFC predictions: Everton 1-2 Arsenal (Ozil & Giroud)
MATCH FACTSHead-to-head
- Everton have not won any of their last 18 league visits to Arsenal (D4, L14).
- Arsenal scored twice in the last seven minutes to earn a 2-2 draw when the sides met at Goodison Park in August. The four goals were scored from just five shots on target.
- Arsenal have won five of their last six Premier League matches.
- The Gunners have won their last six league games at the Emirates Stadium. Their only home league defeat since the opening day of last season came against Manchester United in November.
- Santi Cazorla has been involved in six goals in his last five Premier League games (three goals, three assists). He has scored more penalties in the Premier League this season than any of the other 19 clubs overall (six).
- Arsenal have conceded just five first-half goals in their last 18 league games.
- Arsenal have now gone five games without a win against Everton, their worst such run in the history of this fixture.
- Steven Naismith has scored in his last two Premier League appearances against the Gunners.
- Everton have won none of their last 20 away matches against Arsenal in all competitions (D4 L16).
- Mesut Ozil has scored two goals and set up one more in three appearances against Everton in all competitions.
- Only Everton (17) and Swansea (16) have dropped more points from winning positions than Arsenal (14) in the Premier League this season.
- Everton have won just one of their last 10 league games.
- The Toffees are 17 points worse off than they were after 26 games last season.
- Everton have dropped a league-high 17 points from winning positions this season.
- Steven Naismith has scored in his last two league appearances against Arsenal.
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