MATCH RATINGS – CHELSEA FC 3-5 ARSENAL FC

Before I go on to the ratings I must give credit where it is due….

…To Arsene Wenger – For believing in players like Theo, Ramsey, Kosher and Szczesny. They really stepped up in match which we all thought was the acid test for our beloved club. 10

Szczesny – Went walk about again and could have been sent off. Some clearances were not convincing but looked the only calm person at the back for us. Made a fine save against Lampard’s free Kick and did enough to put Sturridge off in the first half. 6

DJ- Got mauled in the first quarter of the first half. Recovered later on and did well afterwards. He is not a full back in the first place so I am not going to be too harsh on him. 5.5

Mertersacker- I was furious with him in the first half. Was in the wrong position for the first goal and left Terry completely unmarked for the second. Improved in the second half. 5

Kosher- Was the only one at the back not guilty of well to put it simply “Fucking up.” Apart from a few astray passes he gave everything he got. 6.5

Andre Santos- Defending wise he was horrible in the first half. Should have contained Mata better for the first goal and let Sturridge breeze past him for the disallowed one. He sometimes goes in too early with his challenges which is extremely risky. Luckily his success rate is not too shabby. Attacking wise he is a treat to watch. Scored 2 in 5 games for us and gave us our equalizer in the second half where he improved by leaps. However gave possession away to Chelsea for the Mata’s wonder goal. (How many wonder goals do people score against us) I must say he needs to control the Brazilian in him when defending against top opposition. After all he is a defender at first. 5

Song- A delightful pass to Santos for the equalizer. Made some crucial tackles and helped the defense, especially the full backs. 6.5

Arteta- Composed and calm as you would like one to be in a team that looked extremely jittery in the beginning. Hardly gave way possession when on the ball and kept the midfield ticking. Played some great passes especially the lofted one that put Robin on goal which he failed to control. 6.5

Ramsey – I really thought he was dross after the Spurs game. Well this is what confidence does to you. A transformed player ready to fill the hole Fabregas has left. Fantastic pass to Gervinho which cut Chelsea open. The Welsh-man played some delightful football. Could have gotten us a penalty after Cole tripped him . 7.5

Walcott- Wrong about him too. Tormented Cole and should have had two assists after feeding Gervinho and RVP splendid crosses. Made a new trick as he fell down got up again slithered past 2 defenders and smashed home our third. Well done Theo that too against one of the best left backs in the world. 7.5

Gervinho- Missed a guilt edged chance in the in the 11th min but was calm to provide Robin with our first after making a great run. Gave his defenders a tough time with his trickery. Overall a good attacking display. 7

RVP- Missed a great chance, lost control on two occasions where otherwise he could have gone through on goal. However a hat trick at Stamford Bridge. I loved his second where he waltzed passed Cech after taking full advantage of Terry’s slip. Bet Torres was watching. The Flying Dutchman. 9

SUBSTITUTES :

Rosicky – Hard tackling and some great passing . Was involved in our fifth goal. Nice play between him and Arteta during the dying mins of added time !

Carl- No nonsense from our young full back .Good to see him back.

Vermaelen- I was given a huge boost in confidence after seeing him come on. Didn’t have much to do though as Robin had finished the game off.