Wenger lauds “special” duo
According to Wenger, Andrey Arshavin and Thomas Vermaelen are what his side had been missing for so long.
Since the departure of the likes of Vieira and Henry, Arsenal have been criticized of lacking a physical approach defensively and killer instinct in attack.
Wenger’s men have flourished anyway in this new era and have come close to glory, but the boss feels he has finally found the missing pieces of the puzzle which could end their long trophy drought.
And following their bright start to the season which continued in the Champions League yesterday, Wenger has recognized his Russian and Belgian pair as the special quality his side needed.
“Yes. Our policy is to develop our own players and add players of special quality and Vermaelen and Arshavin are two good examples. Contrary to what people say I am not scared to spend money but what we want is to buy the players who have the needed quality to strengthen the team.” Wenger said.
“We have only players here who can play and pass the ball, and score. Arshavin can be a decisive passer of the ball.”
Well said, Arshavin & Vermelean have really been a revelation to ARSENAL football club and they have contributed in one way or the other to the present success of the club. They have really added something special to the club, Arshavin is one of the sharpest mid-fielders( utility player) in England while Vermelean has brought that ruggedness to the Arsenal defence. They are both elementary to our success this season.
And RVP is playing better and better everyday!, he is the real Henry replacement
really,arsenal is playing better now.arshavin and thomas have added strength to the team
Can’t argue with the quality each has added to the side, but I wonder if Wenger would have thought Arshavin necessary if Rosicky’s time at Arsenal had not been so blighted by injury. Between those two and Cesc we have three of the more creative minded midfielders in the Prem. Other teams are surely nervous. Hope all three stay fit.
A very good buy.
They are two great players….but I am starting to think that if everyone is healthy AA will have to improve on his defensive impact on that team….else….hmmmm
Hmmm i don have any complaints against Diaby or anyone n i don think we need a DM .. Denilson can manage in tat ACN period but i think we do need a quality keeper .. Akinfeev n we sure wont concede unwanted goals .. Arsene told tat he wud sign players who would improve the team n its so clear tat Akinfeev will bring a lot to this team .. For me Almunia wont get ant bettr wit age unlike Mannone .. So wat do u guys think!?!?
agreed
guys i wont be at the chat tomorrow…..im traveling to another city to meet my uncle…….will watch the match though! hope we crush wolves….yayyyyyyyyyy
OK, have a good time Usama…we’ll surely miss you, but hope everything goes on great without you! 😀
Usama, boooooo!!!! jk!
Enjoy your time and have a safe trip! Hope to see you next time. Drop me a line on Facebook sometime. Cheers!
AND yes, those 2 have been a huge boost for Arsenal! Aside frm them, Cesc has stepped up as a true Capitan. Some around here were saying that, Cesc wasn’t happy and was being lazy, blah, blah. Cesc, is another reason why we are doing so well, too!
Gunner for Life!
The “positives”of Vermaelen & Arshavin had rubbed onto others in The Arsenal squad. Young players in the squad will be enriched by playing and watching them in training while the seniors game will surely stepped up.
Ady and Toure who?
Hopefully I’ll be here tomorrow to catch the game with you boys. Been without Internet service at my condo for a week and it’s killing me.
If you look at the last couple of transfers the Gaffer has brought in it’s quite amazing!!!
Sagna
Eduardo
Nasri
AA
Verm
simply amazing!