Being an ardent Arsenal fan, was relieved and excited with the way our young boys matched/competed against the so called men a.k.a Liverpool in the crunch match to come away with a deserved draw. I was very tensed the whole of 93 odd minutes in Hyderabad,India and was howling as if something grave had happened personally. Some of my key observations from the match for Arsenal being -
Gilberto Silva - i think he is one of the most important players in Arsene Wenger's disposal and his role along with Toure, Gallas and Flamini is very important for the team's long run to challenge for the league and other titles. I would love to see Arsenal win all 4 competitions and bet for it now but is a toguh task at hand, be it for any club.
Coming back to Gilberto Silva, who to me is the only other player other thank Kolo Toure to have played in the 2004 invincibles squad and knows the Arsenal culture in and out more than anyone else. I just hope Arsene hands him a contract extension by another 3 or 4 years and ensure he finishes his career in Arsenal. Gilberto is those kind who has that unnerving presence and relentlessely works like a well oiled machine. I remember his contribution in the Arsenal- Liverpool match@Anfield recently when he made that full body tackle on Stephen Gerrard when Gerrard was free right in front of the 18 yard circle with the ball perfectly placed for a stinging shot at the goal. But there was Gilberto at full stretch ensuring minimum room for Gerrard to try for the goal. Gilberto does similar crucial tackles at least couple of times each game and hence his presence is very important for the team. But in last weeks crucial match between Arsenal and Manchester United once the game was over i could see many of the Arsenal players pumped but did not see that match fire in Gilberto, which quickly send soem doubting thomasses through my mind. He also that calming confidence which influences his fellow colleagues. But i am little apprehensive that he can continue sitting in the bench when he is being linked with many European clubs. So please Arsene find a way out by giving more first team opportunities to Gilberto.
Gilberto Silva - i think he is one of the most important players in Arsene Wenger's disposal and his role along with Toure, Gallas and Flamini is very important for the team's long run to challenge for the league and other titles. I would love to see Arsenal win all 4 competitions and bet for it now but is a toguh task at hand, be it for any club.
Coming back to Gilberto Silva, who to me is the only other player other thank Kolo Toure to have played in the 2004 invincibles squad and knows the Arsenal culture in and out more than anyone else. I just hope Arsene hands him a contract extension by another 3 or 4 years and ensure he finishes his career in Arsenal. Gilberto is those kind who has that unnerving presence and relentlessely works like a well oiled machine. I remember his contribution in the Arsenal- Liverpool match@Anfield recently when he made that full body tackle on Stephen Gerrard when Gerrard was free right in front of the 18 yard circle with the ball perfectly placed for a stinging shot at the goal. But there was Gilberto at full stretch ensuring minimum room for Gerrard to try for the goal. Gilberto does similar crucial tackles at least couple of times each game and hence his presence is very important for the team. But in last weeks crucial match between Arsenal and Manchester United once the game was over i could see many of the Arsenal players pumped but did not see that match fire in Gilberto, which quickly send soem doubting thomasses through my mind. He also that calming confidence which influences his fellow colleagues. But i am little apprehensive that he can continue sitting in the bench when he is being linked with many European clubs. So please Arsene find a way out by giving more first team opportunities to Gilberto.
