Van Persie powers Manchester United to a convincing win over the leaders Arsenal
Report by Lokesh Sankar Rath |
| Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring against Arsenal (Pic. Source Sky Sports) |
Had to win this match, no question about that. it was a hard game for everybody including Players, The new manager and fans. Curiosity of the match was superb. The weekend performances from the team who were ahead were not good. Man U needed all sort of support and they got it. In BPL to climb steps you need a single game. Injury was a question as David Moyes had to make 3 changes in the half time of last game. Started with a decent line up.
Here are some positives i want to share
1. Phil Jones and Chris Smalling were just amazing. Jones is a heavy player for United. He is a beast, where ever he plays. CB,CM or CAM every where he was just magnificent today. He is helping Moyes not to miss a mid fielder. Smalling was also brilliant in the second half. His has shown a real class in defending. He is having a problem while crossing and passing near the post. But certainly as he is a CB, in his natural position he is superb.
2. Shinji Kagawa, has shown his abilities in no. of occasions in last 3 to 4 matches he played. It was so satisfying to see him like this.
3. Robin van Persie, scored a great header and celebrated like a king against his old club. That shows how he is eager and respects his team and fans. Certainly after Wenger`s weekend comments it is pure like water that he certainly is enjoying his move to Old Trafford.
4. Wayne Rooney is the back bone of United. He was every where in that bloody game. He is certainly the best striker i have ever seen who shows commitment like this. He is a club legend and shows how he is being loved by the devils.
5. David De Gea is a confident gollie now. Arsenal has more no. of passes in the box than any other team in EPL this season, but they way he was dealing it shows the courage the lad has.
6. For the very first time this season i have seen such disciplined manchester united defence.
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| Old Trafford gone made by the goal. |
Negative points i saw
1. Again the substitution was a poor one for Moyes in the end. He let Fellaini in for Van Persie. That was just a wastage of substitution.
2. United needs to attack more form the middle. Crosses have been superb form both the wings but still i thought Arsenal were too stretched in the middle as Manu gone more predictive. Manu could have grabbed the chances.
3. Poor referee. Though we won the game but we could have gone with one or two inside the post. That was a clear penalty. It was a foolish challenge from Girud. Jones should not have booked. He was fair. De Gea saved a good one but it was given a corner to Arsenal. ETC
4. At last David Moyes mentioned ROONEY as Robin`s sidekick. I don`t think so.
Hope you guys liked this long lecture. Give some precious comments.
by Lokesh Sankar Rath
