Best game of the season? Quite possibly. Arsenal played very well but were let off the hook when Chelsea struck the bar twice in the last ten 5 minutes to get a point at the Bridge. Went a bit crazy with Lehman/Drogba having a go at it. Great refereeing I thought. Chelsea showed tons of heart and fighting power, great strike by Essien but shouldnt have happened since its clear on replays that Cole fouled Hleb to start the move. But I think honestly Chelsea were gonna get that equalizer sooner or later... Great high paced football game this. MOM- Gilberto Silva The man was immaculate from start to finish. Had an amazing tackle on the line to stop Drogba from scoring.
Goood game! I must admit that Chelsea were better team, but Gunners had more charm in their play regard to the age of the players. Bravo,guys, you played against strong team, with determination and strong ville to succeed. What can I say about Silva , amazing performance and leadership. Without Henry, Gallas, Toure, the result is success. I just wish to see Baptista and Theo on the pitch, they are fast and dangerous players, so Wanger pleas use them next time.
Fantastic game. A great advertisement for British football. I think Arsenal were probably lucky to get away with a draw in the last 30 minutes. Once they scored they took their foot of the gas, which was a mistake. Arsenal's goal was one of great patience, however, I think Hilario should have saved it easily, Cudicini or Cech would have. And what can you say about Essien's goal? It was technically as good as Van Persie's against Charlton, I was gobsmacked when I saw it. Arsene can moan about the freekick that should have been, but I think Arsenal should be very pleased with a draw. Chelsea at home are a very very good team. Arsenal's midfield was great, Flamini, Fabregas and Gilberto were top players, particulary Gilberto. I think Essien got MOTM, I dont really think this was deserved, mine would have been Gilberto. I am also concerned with Ballack, he doesnt seem to be getting involved in the game. He had one good shot but that was it.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> I am also concerned with Ballack, he doesnt seem to be getting involved in the game. He had one good shot but that was it.</div>The reality is that because Shevy is playing as a second striker his starting position is always occupied by Lampard and Ballack which makes it difficult for Ballack and most especially Sheva! but Ballack keeps the ball rolling and he doesnt give the ball away but he is not industrious like Lampard or Gerrard but may be he lets the ball do the moving!
thank you sir! arsenal will eventually win the league this season... without 4 FIRST TEAM players e.g henry,gallas,toure and rosicky we still managed to contain the ''strongest' team in them prem !!!!! be aware when january comes and all our playerz are back and fit!!! providing we don't have any dodgy results during christmas . you'll see true class. finish year 2nd, finish prem first!! com on ARSENAl(best team in london)
Neo, Arsenal never contained Chelsea! Truly the only reason you got anything from the game was due to us fielding a 3rd line keeper who loves to punch instead of catch. How many clear cut chances did you guys get compared to us! Nevertheless was one of the best football matches I've seen in ages and was a great last 10 ten minutes. Hopefully this will teach Mourinho to drop the formation and go back to our champion formula, with Robben, SWP and/or Cole on the wings. IMO we should move Essien to rightback, remove Ballack from the starting eleven and put in Robben, J.Cole and/or SWP as wingers and go from there.
awesome match...really exciting finish. I woz just really dissapointed as an arsenal fan, after flamini's goal, i thought we were home. Oh well, thatz football for ya. Cant wait to play chelsea again later in the season.
