Player Ratings - PL: Arsenal vs Newcastle United | 30/08/08

[Macho]

First Arsenal match I have enjoyed in ages. Ill do mine in a minute.

Almunia:

Gallas
Kolo:
Sagna:
Clichy:

Denilson:
Cesc:
Eboue:
Nasri:

Van Persie:
Adebayor:

Vela:
Walcott:
Song:

 

[raidersoftheark]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Probably our best performance since Milan

Almunia: 6 Made a few good saves

Gallas: 7
Kolo: 6
Sagna: 6
Clichy: 7

Denilson: 5 The goal clouded his overall disappointing display. We need a better CM to partner Cesc.
Cesc: 8 Was involved in nearly all our best chances and ran his socks off dispossessing people. Great stuff.
Eboue: 7 Thought he was better in the second half. Made a few good runs and a great assist.
Nasri: 7 Excellent player. Gets props for his trip on Barton.

Van Persie: 9 Brilliant today. Haven't seen him this good in about a year. Please avoid injury!
Adebayor: 6 Missed an absolute sitter, but his link up play was good I thought.

Vela: 7
Walcott: 5
Song: 6

 

[jay-d]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia:6

Gallas 7
Kolo: 7
Sagna: 6.5
Clichy: 7

Denilson: 5.5
Cesc: 7
Eboue: 6.5
Nasri: 7

Van Persie: 8
Adebayor: 7.5

Vela: 7
Walcott: 6.5
Song: 6.5

 

[Macho]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia:6 - Actually had to make saves today I guess.

Gallas:6 - Solid. Dhould have put us in the lead in the beggining though.
Kolo:6 - Better.
Sagna:5 - Ok.
Clichy:6 - Solid, nutmegged Joey Barton.

Denilson:6- **** first half, but got better. Really should be a 5 but nicely worked goal.
Cesc:7- Nice to have him back. Was good defensively too.
Eboue:6- Nice assist, wasn't **** today.
Nasri:7- was actually a 6 but I gave him a 7 for the challenge on Barton.

Van Persie:8 - Brilliant. Didn't want him to come off. And yes, that shot from the left side of the box, he meant that.
Adebayor:6 - Much better. Wasted his one clear cut chance.

Vela:6- Looked so lively. See Wenger? Why play Bendtner.
Walcott:5 - Nice nutmeg on whats his name.
Song:5 - Solid.

 

[IBL]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia 6.5: did what was required

Gallas 6: ok
Kolo 7: played with a point to prove
Sagna 6.5: solid
Clichy 7: kept Guttiriez quiet and got forward well

Denilson 6: 6 for the goal otherwise not effective
Cesc 7: pulling the strings and making us tick
Eboue 6.5: decent showing
Nasri 7.5: really stood out for me today, brilliant on the ball

Van Persie 8: two fine goal and great overall play, almost scored a cracker to complete the hat-trick
Adebayor 7: worked hard and was selfless

Vela 7: nice cameo, superb close control
Walcott 6.5: full of running
Song 6.5: shored up the backline


Wenger: 2 if he thinks we still dont need reinforcements, 8 if he does

 

[nazo]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Agree with the comment about most entertaining game in a while. That was a joy to watch.

Almunia: 7

Gallas: 7
Kolo: 8
Sagna: 7
Clichy: 8

Denilson: 7
Cesc: 8
Eboue: 7
Nasri: 7

Van Persie: 8
Adebayor: 7

Vela: 6
Walcott: 6
Song: 6

 

[xcdude24]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Aluminum- 6. Nothing

Clichy- 8. Did absolutely everything today. Gave his man absolutely no space, tackled brilliantly, and did well enough going forward.
Gallas- 7
Toure- 7.5
Sagna- 6.5

Nasri- 7
Cesc- 7
Denilson- 5.5
Eboue- 6. 5

RVP- 8.5. Great game. Hope his knock isn't anything too serious, but we all know RVP...
Ade- 6. Played with intensity, but nothing worked.

Vela- 7
Song- 5.5
Walcott- 6.5

 

[HollandGooner]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia: 6 nothing to do so?

Gallas 7
Kolo: 7
Sagna: 6,5
Clichy: 7

Denilson: 6,5 picked up his level second half.
Cesc: 7 even when quiet, still so important.
Eboue: 7
Nasri: 7

Van Persie: 8,5
Adebayor: 7,5

Vela:
Walcott:
Song:

 

[arsmile]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Al- 7- actually had a couple of saves to make today- did well with them all

Sagna-7- good in attack and defense

Kolo-7-annoyed he was picked over djourou, but was solid- wasn’t really tested, nearly scored twice- got a long shot on target

Gallas-7- same of toure really- when we don’t need leadership from him I’ve got no complaints

Eboue-8- right, if you ignore everything he did last season, he’s actually been one of our best players so far this season- fantastic assist, he does seem to have a great awareness- and as long as he dosent need to pass it more than 5 yards he’s brilliant at the little flicks and stuff..I’ve argued that he is quite a composed player- I find his personality a bit infectious, diving little mfffkbbuffa- I’m getting his name on the back of my shirt...fact, after his assist everyone ignored robin to hug him- he has an important role in the squad

Cesc-8- he adds more than his own performance to the team’s output- there is a genuine lift- leadership if you will, same imaginative passing, great tackling too- good booking, a lot of the ‘fight and grit’ in our team comes from him

Denilson-7- started off looking like he was still playing Fulham with a few misplaced passes, grew into the game- great goal...he is still my favourite to take that position (over diaby) should we not bring anyone in- if he played the next 10 games straight- I think a lot of the rubbish would be cut out off his game-

Nasri-9- thought he was great...got an extra .5 for kicking barton, worked really hard in defense as well as up front- influence was hleb like, but I actually had an expection of soem end product which I never had with hleb, it makes me all the more disappointed in him for not taken on some of the creative burden againt fulhma- mind you, being realistic- it was his second game for us...but in the future- if we are missing cesc- I will be looking for nasri to do something

Vanpersie-8- can’t argue with 2 goals, good penalty, and right place right time for eboue....nearly scored at ridiculous angle before going off also- hope he’s ok

Ade-9- thought he was brilliant- worked hard, played a part in all three goals- cut back on the stupid offsides, really played for the team and not his ego- good on him

Song-6- did fine

Theo-6- about tthe same positives and negatives- got into good positions- then did nothing when he got there

Vela-6.5- was dangerous, looked sharp- as one footed with his left as robin and Eduardo...not a massive issue though if he’s clever about what he does

 

[kel varnsen]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

7 for all of them, except van persie who deserves an 8 and denilson who i'd only give a 5.

 

[giuliob]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

5.5 = average

Almunia: 6.5 Took care of what little business there was at his door.

Gallas: 7 Did all that was necessary.
Kolo: 7.5 Much improved; showed some spark; an almost goal.
Sagna: 6.5 A decent enough game.
Clichy: 7. Another decent performance with an almost goal

Denilson: 6 Miserable 1st half. And surefooted on the goal.
Cesc: 7.5 Excellent game; All round defending continues to improve.
Eboue: 7 Good to see that assist; some decent runs
Nasri: 7.5 Man, I like to watch this kid play; tough bugger with lots of finesse.

Van Persie: 8 Breakout game; worked very hard.
Adebayor: 7 Hard worker and hungry; watch out whoever is next on the schedule.

Vela: 6
Walcott: 6
Song: 6

 

[CrazyInLoveWithArsenal]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia: 7 Made a good save from Owen's header and stopped a few long range efforts.

Gallas: 6 Solid, great to see him stand up for Nasri at the end
Kolo: 6 Really wanted him to get a goal and came close on a few occasions.
Sagna: 6
Clichy: 7 Never stopped running

Denilson: 6 Took his goal well but still doesn't look to be the man that should partner Cesc.
Cesc: 8 Great to see him back, we really missed him and you could see why.
Eboue: 7 Credit to him today, I thought he was good and got a assist as well.
Nasri: 7 Really beginning to like this lad. Top quality player and good to see him trip Barton at the end.

Van Persie: 9 He needed a goal to get going, now that he has got it let's hope he can build from that and stay injury free.
Adebayor: 7 Worked very hard for the team and deserved a goal.

Vela: 6 Showed some good touches
Walcott: 6 Missed a decent opportunity but looked dangerous
Song: 5 Steady as you can be

 

[Clrnc]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia: 6 - theres something very wrong with his saving hand

Gallas: 7
Kolo: 6.5 - defensive headers need to be improved
Sagna: 7
Clichy: 7

Denilson: 6 - he seriously can't last a season
Cesc: 7
Eboue: 6
Nasri: 8 - fantastic. should be taking corners and freekick ahead of cesc

Van Persie: 8 - just when the real rvp is back, he gets injured
Adebayor: 7 - worked hard, nothing went his way though

Vela: 6.5
Walcott: 6.5
Song: 6.5

 

[TomasCR]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia - 7 Had nearly nothing to do, but what, did they score? No, seven.

Defense - 7 The same, Gallas should have scored, Toure two good shots, Sagna plus Clichy were good enough.

Cesc - 8. Without Cesc, Arsenal is like a cheeseburger without cheese and that speaks for itself.
Eboue - 7.5 Well done, finally.
Denilson - 6 Average for me.
Nasri - 8 For that great tackle on the psycho (Sorry Psycho) Barton.

Strikers 8, Persie 2 goals, Ade 2 assists, no need to say more I guess, maybe just that Ade used to have a smile on his face in the games like the today´s.

Vela - 7, looks good for the future.
Song N/A Didn´t notice he was there.
Walcott 6, He should have scored.

 

[otfgoon]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia: 6 - Not a lot to do but his distribution was poor.

Gallas: 7 - Not a lot to do again but solid.
Kolo: 7 - See Gallas
Sagna: 7 - Not his best performance going forward but solid as always
Clichy: 8 - Another quality performance from Geal

Denilson: 7 - Solid preformance topped off by a goal, like I said he'd be a quality backup if we sign someone.
Cesc: 6 - Not even close to his best, but by anyone elses standards it would have been a good performance.
Eboue: 6 - Did well today, great set up for Robins goal.
Nasri: 8 - I love this guy, tempted to give him a ten for tripping Barton.

Van Persie: 8 - More like the Robin we all love and know, hopefully the injury is minor.
Adebayor: 7 - Much better Ade, keep this up and the haters will soon be appeased.

Vela: 7 - How good could this guy be potentially?
Walcott: 6 - Lively when he came on, could have done a few things better mind.
Song: 6 - Didnt do much.

 

[ricky1985]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

My Rating's;

Aluminum - 6. Nothing

Clichy - 8. Best fullback in the world. Bar none.
Gallas - 7. Played well, up against the big target man; Shola Ameobi.
Touré - 7.5. Guess who's back. Played like he wanted more than everyone else.
Sagna - 7. Didnt do much attacking but was very solid.

Nasri - 8. I think I love him. Has absolutely everything. Just wait till him and Fabregas have played together for a while. Stood up for himself against that animal Barton as well.
Cesc - 7. Another 90 minutes under his belt. Controlled the proceedings...obviously.
Denilson - 7. Amazing how much his confidence grew after he scored that magnificent goal. He is close to being good enough, do we halt his progress in a chase for silverware and buy a centre midfielder? Big question Wenger has to answer.
Eboue - 7. Did brillianty for the goal. Played well generally.

RVP - 9. Looked phenomeal today. Linked play, made runs in behind, and looked very, very dangerous. Please God let te injury he picked up be nothing.
Ade - 8. Thought he looked awesome today. Power, pace and intelligence. It just wouldnt happen today, but I'll be astonished if he doesnt get 25 Leaue goals.

Vela - 7. He just adds to the excitement, looked an immense talent when he came on. Ready to contribute now!
Song - 6. Did his thing proficiently.
Walcott - 6. Bit like Adebayor, didnt quite happen today, but some great moments nontheless.

 

[ricky1985]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

7 for all of them, except van persie who deserves an 8 and denilson who i'd only give a 5.

I am guessing that was good for you Kel? You dont see as overjoyed as I thought you'd be.

 

[banduan]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia 7 - two good saves is enough
Sagna 8 - good defending is enough
Toure 7 - habib just wants a goal
Gallas 8 - solid defending, back in business
Clichy 8 - super defender needs better crosses
Eboue 7 - some pure brilliance, some rubbish
Cesc 7 - introducing our new flamini replacement
Denilson 6 - introducing our new ces- nah...
Nasri 9 - battling performance masks calm composure
RVP 8 - great goals and link play
Ade 9 - performance did not need goals (MotM)

Vela 6 - tenacious but must quicken passing
Theo 6 - good passing bad finish -weird
Song 6 - lumbering ox, strong one too

Wenger 7 - rotation seems to have worked

Ref (name?) 4 - petty, incosistent and not sharp

edit: updated denilson's score as I rounded down instead of up, also added boss and ref score

 

[kamikaze80]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia: 7

Gallas: 6
Kolo: 8
Sagna: 7
Clichy: 8

Denilson: 5
Cesc: 7
Eboue: 7
Nasri: 8

Van Persie: 7 - decision-making was still off, still dropping too deep
Adebayor: 8 - great work rate and opened up space for others

Vela: 7 - great ideas, just didnt execute. really like the looks of him though
Walcott: 6
Song: n/a

 

[DC Gunner]

Re: Arsenal v Newcastle match ratings

Almunia: 7 Did what he needed to do

Gallas 7
Kolo: 7
Sagna: 6.5
Clichy: 7.5

Denilson: 6 [would have been a 3 but the goal should count for something]
Cesc: 6.5
Eboue: 7
Nasri: 7.5

Van Persie: 8
Adebayor: 7.5

Vela: 6.5
Walcott: 6