I agree that we had a decent game, in fact we have much improved compared to 2 or 3 seasons back whenever we faced these big teams. At least this time round, we get to play a bit of football.

But i totally disagree on Clichy's performance. I have noticed that his development has been going downhill these few seasons. Big teams are beginning to exploit the left side of our defence. Whenever they initiate an attack, 7 out of 10 times, they will attack from our left side. Today wasnt the first time, this has been going on for as long as i remember. Seriously Le Boss needs to strengthen the left side of our defence. I really hope this Jan transfer, we can bring in another left back. Gibbs was alright, but his constant injury has robbed him much of his time. If we are not getting any left back, at least put Eboue there. His def against Partizan was really rock solid and i would really like to see it again. Nonetheless, it was just Partizan , it might be different when we are against bigger teams.

A defeat... Bitter?...Yes... Definitely!, every defeat is bitter for any Gooners... But the bright side is, we have very much improved. No longer being outplayed by them like the semi's in CL...So, this defeat, i can swallow it *gulp*... Win our other games, and we will be back in the race, cause we know, MU are still gonna lose some points along the way

This post has been edited by overmars: Dec 14 2010, 06:46 AM

Agree bro, our tactic seems to take a big turn whenever we face the big teams. Tameless crosses will be whipped in from the flanks. Seems like crossing is our only tactic in the big matches. It's not like we have 2 Zigic's in front and 2 Evra's as the opponent's centre backs. They are Rio and Vidic for goodness sake!