Ok, so we've all heard of the comparisons with Vieira but I do think I really am beginning to get excited about this fella. Whilst the 'New Vieira' tag has become a little cliched and tiresome, it has to be admitted that he does give us just what have lacked since the sale (and prior decline) of PV4.
I thought he might prove an interesting purchase when he arrived, but then came that sickening tackle in the Sunderland game, and we had to place all our judgements on hold.
In recent games though, he really has given us a taste of his potential; breaking up attacks and surging forward to join our strikers. This was most apparent yesterday in the derby against the lesser team on north London; he really did provide a bit of muscle in the centre of the park - something that we have been sorely missing this season. I love Gilberto, but he is closer to the end than he he is to the beginning of his career and we do need someone to play that 'enforcer' role next to either Cesc or Denilson.
Of course, like the rest of our midfield, he needs to work on his finishing ( he did miss some real sitters against Bolton) but I'm sure that will develop. Incidently, wasn't it interesting to see the ease at which he muscled Baptistsa off the ball for one of those chances?
This week there has been a lot of turmoil for us gooners with Dein's departure and the press doing their best to agitate us with the notion that Wenger will follow but at least in Diaby's performance against the spuds we do have something to smile about!
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You are right that Diaby is a great player but he needs to be played in the centre of the park. He can play with either Cesc or Gilberto. He is comfortable with the ball and can make some great final passes. He was looking great before the Sunderland game and it has taken him a few games to get back to his best but it was worth the wait.
He ruled the game against Man City and it was a real shame when he was taken off but in doing so it kept him fresh for the game against the Yids.
Good blog. Hope it appears on Newsnow so that I can keep an eye on it alongside the other blogs.
David Quinn
I enjoyed reading that, its a good start. Keep it up. I'll keep an eye on the blog that's for sure. Always worth a read when I have nothing better to do/should be doing something I don't want to. :-)
Keep it up!
Good start to the blog - I am an avid reader of arseblog and the only reason I have even looked at this one is because I know the guy that writes it (Hello Quinny!). I think he raises some interesting points about Diaby and I hope he (Diaby) is able to make half the impact as PV4 did.
What is the latest on Fran Merida? Is he due for a 1st team outing any time soon? I have heard amazing things about this kid!
What the hell is going on with PFA team of the year...no Cesc!!!!
Jyotin
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