attackers are receiving the plaudits for their recent
run of excellent form, the defenders are being
overlooked.
He singled out Kieran Gibbs for particular praise, who
he thinks should be ready to challenge Leighton
Baines and Ashley Cole for the number one spot at
international level.
''I've been particularly impressed with Kieran Gibbs.
He's had a lot of injury problems over the last two
years and that's stunted his progress. It's about time
he really pushed on and cemented his place at
Arsenal.
He's a left-back everybody has talked about for a
long time. England have a lot of quality in that
position with Ashley Cole and Leighton Baines but
it's time for Gibbs to step up at Arsenal and at
international level.''
Mesut Ozil has been singled out for praise in the
press after his performance in the 2-0 win against
Napoli last night, which included a sumptuous goal.
The BBC have been singing his praises from above
the crowd
- declaring him as the player 'daring Arsenal fans to
dream again'.
Unfortunately the game has been marred this
morning by reports of hooligan behaviour from
Napoli fans. The reputation of the Partenopei Ultras
appears to have preceded them – after they stormed
a popular match-day hangout for Gunners fans.
Italians rate Ozil a 7.5 out of 10 and Giroud 7 - Too
low?
In scenes described as 'something out of the early
80s' Piebury Corner on Holloway road was trashed
and one fan was taken to hospital after being hit by a
stool.
This happened before the game, and two people
ended up requiring hospital treatment.
Arsenal youngster Jack Jebb, a promising England
youth international, has been banned for four games
for racial abuse.
It is reported he abused a player in a game against
Norwich City last season – and action was taken after
it was reported by match officials.
Jebb denied the allegation but was found guilty by an
independent FA disciplinary commission.
The situation has been given more spice after Jebb
started in the UEFA Youth League game against
Napoli tonight.
Read about it here...
Arsenal teen starts in UEFA Youth League … a
day after being charged with racial abuse
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