Arsenal’s Neat, Passing Game
The Barclay Premier League is back! With Arsenal trashing Everton 6-1 for their first match with Fabregas scored twice.Denilson curled in a sumptuous 25-yarder to get the ball rolling and Thomas Vermaelen marked a hugely impressive debut with a thumping header from Robin van Persie’s free-kick. William Gallas nodded in a third from close range as Arsenal took a stranglehold on the game before half-time.
Cesc Fabregas rounded off a classic counter-attack two minutes into the second half and added a fifth from long range before Eduardo tapped in late on to compound Everton woes.Louis Saha scored a stoppage-time consolation for Everton.Wenger suggested that we need 82 points for a serious stab at the title. Three down, 79 to go. Arsenal are up and running in the grandest manner. While this was an awesome win, let’s not get carried away. We still got a long ways to go.
MAN OF THE MATCH: Cesc Fabregas – Arsenal provided several outstanding candidates, but Fabregas’ afternoon included a pair of goals and a brace of assists.
EVERTON VERDICT: This was unlike Everton. Nevertheless, it is worth remembering they began last season in apparent disarray. While additions are required, Moyes’ capacity to rally his small squad is proven. He claimed there were no positives though Steven Pienaar never flagged.
ARSENAL VERDICT: It was sublime stuff at times. It has long been suggested that Arsenal struggle away from home, especially against the more physical teams; they certainly didn’t today. Now the challenge is to reproduce that performance more often.
Tags: Arsenal, Everton
