Before the game, I was slightly worried. I personally wasn't thinking Southampton would be an easy win. Although they are the bottom of the table, they put up a huge fight against both Manchester clubs, and almost beat them both. So Arsenal did fantastically well to score 6, and I'm so happy we had a convincing home victory.
My personal highlight: Podolski's free kick. Arsenal? Scoring off a set piece? That's right, surprised? It was a great goal.
I was particularly impressed with several players.
Santi Cazorla: What a player. The way he passes the ball, prefectly weighted, always knowing where the gaps are, when to pass, when to hold on to the ball. What an influence in the midfield. He really dictated the pace of the first half especially, and while he didn't score he really made an impact to the team.
Gervinho: For once he was quick, sharp and on the ball. He created chances and scored 2 goals (the credit for the second should really be given to Ramsey, who made an immediate impact when he came on as a substitute). His finishing still needs to improve but I think scoring twice will give him the confidence boost he needs.
Kieran Gibbs: A lot of Gooners are saying Kieran Gibbs had a great game. It is true, and he could almost count two goals to his name, both own goals were created by him (if you've seen the game or the highlights, you know what I mean). My concern is that he is a Left Back, not a striker, and while it is fantastic he is getting up there, against a more penetrating offensive line up, such as our upcoming fixtures versus Manchester City and Chelsea, this is worrying. Gibbs is not quick enough to get back and play in his position, as a defender. So he must be confident but cautious. Still, he is only young, and improving every game. Today, he had a good one!
I was disappointed with Wojciech Szczeny. He had a disappointing game, by his standards. The couple of weeks off contributed to his poor form. Meanwhile Mannone did nothing wrong in the two games he started and put in a great couple of performances. Szczeny had a bad game today. He conceded a goal he really should have saved, made a few poor clearances and was overall off his game. Against a better side, he would have been punished a lot more for his errors.
Until next time!
You know you love me,
xoxo Gooner Girl
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