Gilberto scores 3 goals in 3 games!
December 27, 2006
Gilberto: 3 goals in 3 games
Plus: What is the Gilberto dance?
On Tuesday night, Gilberto scored a header from a corner to put Arsenal 1-0 up against Watford. It was his third goal in as many games – a new personal record for Gilberto. Gilberto was obviously the captain, and he had a tremendous game for the Gunners. Many are hailing Gilberto as Arsenal’s best player this season – something which is tempting to agree with.
Watch the highlights of the game below:
Arsene Wenger has said that Gilberto deserves all the praise he is getting at the moment, saying:
Gilberto is unbelievable. He dictated the game in the middle of the park and now he is slowly getting the credit he deserves.
He is a guy who is intelligent and always plays one or two touch. When he does not have the armband you don’t see that.
Our first alert came when he was out injured for some months. We had a problem to win games but when he came back we won again. Now everybody is realising how important he is for us.
It brings a tear to the eye.
An observation made by many Gooners at the game was Gilberto’s celebratory dance. It was like a simplified version of Peter Crouch’s robot dance. Here is a picture of it:
Another interesting point was the Gilberto Silva chant heard on television. It was the ‘robin van persie’ chant, but obviously to the words of ‘gilberto silva’. So, GILBER-TO SIL-VA *clap clap – clap clap – clap*, and repeat.
Yes.
Also, let’s not forget his last ditch tackle to stop Watford going 2-1 up. It was an amazing challenge!
So there, and well done Gilberto. Good luck on the 30th, we have faith in you to make it four in a row!