Not too bad a weekend! Seven Arsenal goals on Saturday and then on Sunday Howard Webb pulled it back for United to see Chelsea dropping a couple of points despite having gone 3:1 up. To be honest, the first Man Utd goal was a genuine penalty, but the second one was a gift.
Pity about the Newcastle win though to hold us back in sixth. Still the battle for fourth has tightened up again to our advantage with the gap to Chelsea cut from five points to three.
Lessons from the weekend?
Front Three Works
The Walcott, RVP, AOC combo had given us back width and some fear factor. Yes I know it was only Blackburn, but we were getting seriously predictable and bogged down in the middle. Now we’re coming from more angles and we’re running into the box.
Arsene Wenger had been warning about the danger of burn out for Chamberlain and no-one wants a repeat of Jack Wilshere’s experience this season. But with Gervinho returning it should be possible to avoid that.
Welcome back Mikel
It’s hard to point out key moments during the game, but it just works better with him. There’s more composure and possession results in the ball moving forward more. Somehow we’re under less pressure. Can’t tell you exactly why. There just seem to be some players, like Gilberto Silva or John Collins and Mikel Arteta who know where they need to be to relieve pressure from team-mates.
Rosicky can share Ramsey’s load
Tomas Rosicky is having his best season in ages despite playing a support role. He may not be up to consecutive starts, but he can step right in when Ramsey needs a break.
So a better Monday morning despite the trudge through the snow to the station and the packed train. Have a good day now.
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