Two goals from Giroud, another goal of the season contender from Roscisky, and a powerful header from Koscielny ensured a bright and beautiful victory for the gunners. Wasn't a nice way to welcome Vito back you would say. Today we were allowed to play and we duly showed what we are capable of when given the opportunity to showcase. So who and who duly delivered and made the difference for us today?
OLIVIER GIROUD : Giroud got two goals and his fifth brace in the Bpl today for us, increasing his tally to 12 goals in the league. Although he played well and got on the score sheet, it was disappointing to see how he got down too easily with the slightest of touch from the opponent. But that is not to rule out his overall contribution on the day. He was hard working as usual and his link up play quite exquisite. Today we also saw how a good competition may be able to make Giroud hit the back of the net more often than usual.
TOMAS ROSCISKY; Ozil got dropped and it was Tomas who played his part. Today we played according to his pace and style. He was in total control of our game. His day wouldn't have been much better as it was him who was at the end of a beautiful crafted team goal. He was totally sharp and committed from the first minute until he was substituted. I think Ozil should learn from him a great deal because he plays the arsenal way and is always in tactical control of our game on the pitch.
Jack Wilshere had a very effective game in the midfield. We saw his hand-work and how he tried pushing the attack from his position. At times, Jack can be quite an enforcer, he only needs to enforce in his games more often and big matches. Podolski also had his own touch to the game. That fierce thunderbolt shot that rocked the palms of his former team-mate was his only highlight. Yet to recover from full fitness, it is good to see Poldi back in action again for 90 minutes.
Koscielny gave another good hearted game to the Arsenal fans and he capped it up with a goal. Our defence however was not able to stop the only shot that got at the back of the net. However it was another good display from them. Sczesny pulled some top quality save as Sunderland tried to get back to the game.
Although we had some beautiful time the only downside of the game was we lost two of our defenders to injuries i hope we wont be worried about. Sagna was forced to centre back as Koscielny and Monreal were substituted due to injuries. While Jack seemed to be in pain in the final minutes of the game.
Finally, maybe Sunderland had their mind somewhere else or we were simply unplayable for them, any which way it was good to watch some beautiful barca-like goals from our team. What a good way to end the week after that sad mid-week event against Bayern. Long-live The Arsenal.
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