"Steady on people, both Shelvey and Liverpool have been made to look great against a much worse team in the wrong European competition!"
I am sure from many years of Arsenal youngsters, if it was one of them who did that the media would praise how great the kid is and how Wenger has found another gem.
As for the game very good result, BR pulled off a risky move by sending reserve squad away from to a side who I was shocked to hear never lost a UEFA competition game at home since the 60's. Away points are always big, want to get as much as you can early to ease the pressure off when the fixtures really pile on in December.
Impressed with Assaidi who looks like a tricky little player who good skill and a powerful shot, Jonjo really made the difference coming off the bench and turning the game around for us. Sahin looked a little better tonight but hope once he gets more minutes under his belt he will show a lot more because right now he is a shadow of the player who was one of the best in Germany. Henderson did alright, nice pass on the 4th goal and closed down really well as it seem he was set up to be the destroyer of the trio in the middle. Suso show a few flashes as did Borini when he came off the bench.
Jose I thought looked very poor, getting skimmed a lot by the attackers and poor with the ball. Pacheco I don't think touched the ball at all during the game and Downing show a few flashes but still can't recall him beating a players 1v1.
All in all maybe not the best way of going about getting the points but we got the result with our reserve squad which is what we were looking for.
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