It's been a while...for all sorts of reasons.
But to the game. An extremely straight-forward, at times pedestrian, quite often arrogant display, particularly after Cesc's second goal. It was one of those games. Of course, we took our foot off the pedal after the second goal, and simply coasted along. You sensed that if we really wanted, if we really wanted the goals, Ade, Bent Nick at least could have had at least two each. But we saved the oxygen, with Wednesday in mind even before the chaps trotted onto the pitch at 1.30pm GMT.
Cesc's finishing for his two goals were quite astonishing, something which we had not seen from in a long long times - perhaps since the beginning of last season. But at last, since his last gasp header against Sunderland (who would've thought!) the boy's gone and scored. That should do his confidence some good, and it was nice to see Le Boss taking it easy and taking him off with 20 minutes to go.
Before I get to the player ratings, a few other minor words: First, Boro so suck. We were lucky we could play at 60% and still make it comfortable. Almost too comfortable at times. Second, you could why Aliadiere so so sucks as well. It's sad for the boy. Truly out of his league, and it's a wonder why nobody's figured it out yet.
Almunia 7.5 - Really had nothing to do, and did well to save from Boro's one player of worth.
Gibbs 7.5 - Does seem to get more and more confident. Good for him. He may just slowly make himself an established replacement - much like what Djourou has done.
Eboue 7 - So so performance, but his was no doubt a super pass to set up Cesc for his second. Again, has shown that right back is his better position.
Toure 7 - Nothing spectacular, and at times seemed to get too carried away with taking it easy for Wednesday.
Silvestre 6.5 - Off to the reserves you go.
Denilson 7 - Quiet, dependable, allowed Cesc the freedom to boss the midfield.
Nasri 6.5 - No quiet his best performance, putting him in the centre. But never lacked energy. Should be fine back on the right for Man U.
Cesc 7.5 - Had an easy time. As much to do with the crap opposition than his own merits. But two goals is excellent. Can't say enough of the finishing.
Theo 7 - So so as well. One of the many who seemed intent on conserving his runs for Wednesday.
Arshavin 8 - I wonder why. Maybe coz he's got nothing going on midweek, but seems to be remarkably full of energy and invention. Boy, have we missed someone like him.
Bent Nick 7- Not bad. The usual running about, and gave himself good chances every now and then. Should've gotten himself at least a goal.
To watch Le Boss' interview following the game, click here.
Alright then. To Old Trafford we go. God knows what the hell's gonna happen. On the one hand, they're good enough to go 2 down to Spurs (of all people) at home by half time. By good enough to come back and hit them for 5 too. Can't wait in any case - if not for the simple fact that we're fast running out of games till the end of the season. Just what are we going to do???
Finally - has anybody seen Eduardo? Earth calling Eduardo...
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During an MU-Arsenal game in 1990, a scuffle involving 21 players broke out after a bad McClair tackle Winterburn.
In an interview on the events which took place that day, Rocastle was proud of how the Arsenal players rallied around their fallen teammate and beat their opponents to a mushy pulp. He said, "At Arsenal we never, ever started any brawls - we just finished them."
EXACTLY! And from time to time, we finish 'em off with a good pizza, soup or even nice gooey spit!
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