Loud Celtic fans learning silence!

Today Arsenal team got the real English experience. Celtic was furious with lot of tackles making it tough for the young gunners. The Arsenal team seems to be maturing to a better form of game which is more attacking and disciplined that is 4-3-3.

William Gallas scored the first goal. The goal was created by the Arsenal playmaker Fabregas from a beautiful close range freekick. Gallas had been the core part of Arsenal set pieces and it again gave its prize. Gallas ran completely unmarked and to the surprise to the goalkeeper. Freekick was directed to the goalkeeper who was already diving to keep it clear when Gallas interfered the line of shot and deflected it to the far post in style. This season Arsenal has started with a serious mission and seems like the training sessions had improved the overall set piece moves.

Second goal was a own goal from the Celtic captain Caldwell. The cross from Clichy found the goal when Caldwell tried to clear it with a slide. Celtic was dangerous in the wings with both their wingers showing pace and substance but unfortunately for them Arsenal where equally good at clearance except for few occassions each from Clichy and Sagna.

Bendtner often came to help the defenders when needed. The man who again controlled the game from middle by winning balls and moving it to right areas was Alex Song. He is getting better every game and was often the target for Celtic fouling experts too.
The trio of Cesc, Song and Denilson is building a great understanding and partnership with the formation and looks like can do great damage to opponents. The formation seems to be bit unfair for the attacking options lying with Arsene Wenger in Nasri, Rosicky and Walcott. Current situation shows Denilson would be one who would have a tough competition to keep the place since removing Song/Fabregas from the centre position can be very damaging.

Van Persie and Arshavin had below par performances. Both of them where bit casual in their approaches. We expected Wenger would play Eduardo during late stages but Wenger kept it simple by bringing on Diaby for Arshavin. This also suggests that during this weekends clash with Portsmouth we can see more of Eduardo and expect Van Persie to be rested. Arshavin and Van Persie was not able to form a good partnership in many occassions which could be handled by Arshavin-Eduardo duo later this saturday. Arsenal still has lot to do in case they are trying for European glory. They need to improve the shooting. There are a minimum of 10 chances created in every Arsenal game out of which we score 1 or 2. We need to go for the kill and finish of atleast 4 out of 10.

The man who stood tall in today's game is William Gallas. He is a completely changed man in his new role as the defensive anchor. Gallas is a definite threat to any defense with his heading capability. He is also able to create a good partnership with Vermaelen. The departure of Toure had helped Gallas to get better and show his importance in team. Once again cheers to Arsene Wenger to cash out the trash and build a stronger side with more team spirit and togetherness.