Ramsey stars in Fratton Park encounter!

Arsenal won 4-1 against Portsmouth in an interesting away game. Gunners started off with great vigour for a win and Pompey looked very shattered without O'Hara. He is one player who had made it big in the line-up. Arsenal needed a definite win to keep up the pace in the league with Manchester United and Chelsea.

We started with a much predictable line-up.
Almunia
Sagna-Gallas-Vermaelen-Traore
Ramsey-Song-Diaby
Nasri-Arshavin-Eduardo

The Arsenal attacks looked good and threatening from the very beginning but had to wait for the deflected goal from Kaboul during a freekick from Eduardo to get the score ticking. Later Nasri finished well from a well executed touch and passing from Eduardo and Ramsey inside the penalty box. Ramsey won the ball from opponents on the final third and cracked a great left foot strike for the third goal. Belhadj helped Portsmouth to pull one back which later Song nullified with a great header from a Nasri cross.

Almunia once again showed his lack of skill. He seems to be a completely out of touch with his goalkeeping. Not sure whether he is not getting enough training or practice by the boss. Gallas and Vermaelen was incredible as always. Traore lended more than a helping hand on attacks but bad at defense. We needed someone who can give more in defense since we already had enough attacking options.

Eduardo was replaced by Rosicky who played a good 20mins. Later Nasri gave way for Craig Eastmond debut. Eastmond looked nervous with his touches but the lucky guy had a chance for a shot on goal during his 5mins on the field. Vela also came in for Arshavin towards the end of the match. Walcott is reported to be injured again and will easily miss next couple of weeks matches. I don't want to complain and write him off as an injury prone player. But this year looks like very bad for our players when injuries are concerned.

Wenger knows whether we need a striker or defender or midfielder or goalkeeper. But guys do put in your votes for the poll which ends in couple of days. Always inviting your views and valuable comments to improve the site.