Arsenal vs. Spurs
April 26, 2005
Gilberto’s performance last night was very good (if you know how to see the invisible game happening infront of you).
One Arsenal fan had this to say about Gilberto’s performance against Spurs:
Gilberto was absolutely stunning today. MOM for me. Filled in everytime Cesc was out of position. Defensivly slipped in well to the back four. His touch to get us out of tight situaiotns was sublime and he can fool a player and wriggle out of pressure with a drop of a shoulder. He links up play so seamlessly with nice one touches and just eases the ball on.
His passing was top class today. He even hit a sweet 40 yarder. His passing has been good ever since the end of last season. Its getting better too.
Best midfielder on the park today by a long way. Cesc was class for 45 mninutes. Gilberto the whole match. What a difference he makes.
This report is slightly flattering, but Silva did defend very well. He made about five very dodgy passes, which got him the usual chorus of “AWWW YOU WASTEFUL CUNT GILBERTO!!!” from the crowd.
He lost the ball in the middle of the park to Keane, who nearly went and scored.
But the positives:
He was great going forward. He put Reyes through for what was nearly team-goal of the premiership season so far. He did some great 1-2 passing in Bergkamp territory, when Vieira dropped back.
He obviously did his defensive bit, too (as shown by another clean sheet for Arsenal). Arsenal have conceeded just 1 goal in the last 10 games – this coincides with Gilberto’s comeback. Coincidence? We like to think not.