Well, looks like the exorcism worked. Thanks to all arsewipers who helped with the virtual exorcisms. With a bonus added in too - the spirit has been identified, but unfortunately not yet cast out. His name? Song.
But as for the game itself: really kinda odd. First, Bendtner scores in the 4th minute. First attempt, rather lucky, rather scuffy, and...kinda easy! I thought to myself, hey, that wasn't so hard! Now why the heck couldn't we do that for 345,459,003 minutes of open play? And so I thought - ah yes, the exorcism worked, now let's get back to a long-lost 7-0 victory.
But no...2 moments of stupidity: Djourou's absolutely needless foul giving away a free kick, followed by the most pathetic goal to give away. Free kick, no more than one inch off the ground, straight into the wall, right by Song, and in. So, after not conceding a goal in 345,459,003 minutes of open play, our defence is let down by Song himself, the devil incarnate.
That's seven minutes gone, and I'm like: friggin' great. Our rock-solid defence punctured by the team at the bottom of the table, and not having scored in yonks. For the next 30 minutes or so, we amble along, with the usual moments of frustration - until Kolo gets himself a lucky break with a scuffy header for 2-1. Luck. That's what we reeeallly need. What was surprising about the third from Bent Nick was that it was actually a pretty shockingly good finish. Not bad for someone who'd missed sitters aplenty - in the game concerned even. 3-1. End of game.
A few general observations though. First, I'd rather play with 10 men that have Song on. Now, why can't HE get injured for once??? What is he? Is his secret last name Wenger or what? So if Le Boss would rather not play with 10 men, why not send on the 18-year old called Aaron Ramsey. Surely he'd be better than Song, and be better than having 10 men.
Interesting thing is what happens when Theo returns. Will Le Boss stick to the regular starter Emmanuel Eboue and shoot ourselves in an already well-shot foot? But I get ahead of myself. Player ratings first:
Almunia 7 - Not bad. Let down by shit wall at that free kick. Another quiet game otherwise, with moments of overall competency.
Clichy 7 - Not his best, but I can't blame him. For a few minutes in the first half, looked like he couldn't give a shit what his useless mates up front did.
Djourou 6 - Out of his league. Not top-of-the-table material for the Premiership. Sorry, you tried, but you're only that little bit better than Senderos.
Toure 7 - Not bad, cap'n. Got his first goal of the season too.
Sagna 7 - His usual. Good dependable performance again.
Eboue 5 - His best pass was actually a horribly scuffed shot (which Bent Nick subsequently missed horribly from). Another pathetic attempt would add to his gallery of greatness.
Denilson 6 - Sorry boy, not top-of-the-table material for the Premiership as well. Maybe something like Bolton or Blackburn. The boy's been given ample opportunity in Cesc's absence, but he's not even come close.
Song -1 - Not a typo. This is a first negative rating for a player. I actually wished he'd get sent off. But that would be impossible, coz a rash challenge would only come from someone with an iota of energy. He had none. Nothing.
Nasri 6.5 - Not his best performance, but I think the boy needs a rest. He's just had too much on his shoulders. Theo coming back may give him a bit of a rest.
Arshavin 6.5 - Not his best position looks like, just behind Bent Nick. Played another full 90, and I think he'll show us his best against Burnley. Didn't impose himself on the game, but had a few clever assists.
Bendtner 7 - More weird misses, but deserves some credit for his second goal.
Alright then. We've got the exorcism out of the way. The spirit has been identified. Now we gotta find a way to get rid of Song. Voodoo doll anyone?
As for tomorrow's game - I say the collapse has begun...at Villa, not the Emirates. Yessirreee...mark my words. Leaking two goals against STOKE at home, I mean, that sounds like us losing that 4-2 lead against Spurs. But we've got that nearly out of our system, but now's your turn. Heh heh. Sadly, Pool and Chelski won today too. I had delusions of us catching them. At least Pool.
(cue: mad laughter).
Good night then.
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