Arsenal v Everton Game Thread

Without the injured Van Persie and Fabregas whose are the life of the team while Alex Song and Eboue were called for African Cup duty, can Gunners still proceed?

Before this, Wenger's side has been in a rich vein of form since their only home defeat against Chelsea at the end of November. In achieve of it, it is not fully depends on the effort of key players. Others in the team, Wenger and even the youngster sharing to contribute on these. As a result, Arsenal should able to maintain the hot form even if without some key players today. The exploded team morale will bring Gunners a victory against low form Everton who has falling off in this season.

nice way to start off the season! let's hope it continues

*u-19 side

ya dani jarque death was unfortunate i really enjoyed the u-21 spain team he captained
rip daniel jarque

The spirit of Daniel Jarque was with us and may he be with us for the rest of the season!

Nunca los vamos a olvidarte Jarque!

R.I.P. Daniel Jarque and Sir Bobby Robson!

for those who like me couldnt watch it, found cesc's goals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

I hope now the pundits shut up, and stop talking about the gunners losing!

What a good way to start, thx to the boyz, thx to AW, i am just too happy to say more..er, sorry not too happy, the stupid fox sports latin america decided to broadcast fulham.
Nonetheless, great start, lotsa goals, good defence, what else to wish for.
Look fwd to see the re run...

--->Even after this performance, I still persist that we need a holding midfield in case if Song gets hurt.

--->I've seen Merida on the bench which implies that he won't go on loan (Still, the window transfer is still on, so we never know)

--->Many people said tat Bendtner would be "the most pleasant surprise of the season", I'll say tat price will be awarded to Alexandre Song. I'm feeling more and more comfortable with his presence at the midfield. Denilson, on the other hand, has incisive passes but I'm not too sure about him.

--->Travis\Martin: You should make a "player rating" thread which would rate the player accordingly to his performance globally. We, the readers, could then voice our opinions about the ratings if they are fair or not. This would be a great way to comment constructively on each player ad you could decide, afterward, who you consider to be the player of the match (for Arsenal of course...)
I'm just sending this idea, whether or not you like it it's up to you. I hope that you'll at last read it :D

Noooooooooooooo stupid Saha

Certainly need to keep this perspective, but doesn't change the fact that it was fun to see as an Arsenal fan.

lol 6-0 Eduardo, should have been Arshavin but I'm excited nonetheless

Martin,
Please hold off on saying "I told you so" until October, please.

I really hope Arshavin scores

ramsey is on too
getting the youngster a go with a really comfortable lead
whoever had rvp n cesc in their fantasy team are in for an early lead

Travis;Arshavin to net two,LOL.

what a scouse-busting by arsenal 5-0

commentator-many people would re-evaluate the chances of arsenal for the league title

guess i am one of those person but really the very song n denilson that i have been criticising have come to shut me down

n i think this is gonna continue cos everton are one of the most difficult side to contain

Five goals with 20 minutes to go. Arshavin to net one?

yeah, you never know though. A shutout here would be icing on the cake to boost the confidence in the defense. Vermaelen and Gallas look solid.

I'm hoping we get some of our key guys off the field soon. The game vs. Celtic is coming up soon. I don't see us giving up this lead.

Not just 4-0 but some real quality with the goals. All of them have looked pretty nice. The only ugly thing on our team is Almunia. He seriously needs to do something about that hair.

WHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh my a 4-0 scoreline everton really looks in shamble really caught on the counter in that one

Way to open the season, and it's only half time

atleast i was right on bendtner n vermaelen,vermaelen is a beast in the air n he is easily our vidic,
two goals from set pieces 2 goal from centre defender
n we have constrained tim cahill

wenger take a hint and get us a solid player n then the title

munch munch i am eating my word
munch munch munch
so far for my 1-1 prediction
munch munch munch

I am in love with Thomas, yeah I said it. When he was one on one with the Everton player and just dispossessed him so quickly, it made my heart cry.

Bendner was good. Two fouls, two free kick and two header. That is something new for Arsenal.

The new formation is very compact and mobile.

I was not a keen admirer of Denilson,but he amazed me. Well, he'll be good this game and the next, he'll probably be his old crappy self. :D

Song, o the other hand, as I said it several time, has improved. I fear that he'll be inconsistent and that hell turn out like Denilson. However, for the time being, he has understand tat he doesn't need to go up-front, but, instead, needs to defend well the middle and give as most accurately, the ball to a better player technically someone that can dribble).

Fabregas first toches are remarkable.

Looking good today.

My boys,Arsenal!HAHAHA

My boy Vermaelen! Booyah.

Your boy Denilson? I don't remember you singing his praises too much. Or maybe this is a different Martin than the one I know.

I haven't seen Denilson kick a ball that well since... ok, ever. And Song looks good too.