Bendtner was not working hard enough when he didn't have the ball, something that Ade does have. Nik will have to add this to his game if he is to get to the level that the manager wants him to
The bitter fact that many don’t want to hear is that we are short in number compared to our own standard despite the fact that we have had the worst luck through injuries
I am intrigued by Lansbury. He is the captain of the England Under-19’s side and was man-of-the-match in one of their recent games. The way he strikes the ball is eerily similar to a certain David Beckham – indeed, Lansbury’s affinity for changing his hairstyle
The Premier League is interesting this season, the top 4 haven't been so top anything so far. Each team showing inconsistency on more than one occasion which makes for interesting viewing from now until the end.
Bendtner will come back into the side in place of Jay Simpson after not being heavily involved in recent first team duties and with Adebayor back fit. It could also perhaps be time to unleash Bischoff with Randall not having his best game against Wigan
Adebayor gets caught offside for the 3rd time in the match. As the half time whistle blows, I feel it absolutely necessary to google his offside stats so far this season. The results are shocking. The big man had been flagged 31 times (before today!)
It shouldn't have stood given the fact that Van Persie was offside when he received the ball but I remember clearly a match at Highbury when I first witnessed Van Persie playing on the left, slotted in a perfectly fine goal against Chelsea
Games against Chelsea are usually tight, cagey affairs but this time I expect an open game of end to end football. Not quite the same level as reached against Manchester United but enough to cause Chelsea problems
Adebayor, Nasri and Sagna have all been passed fit and you’d have to think we’ll need them all to start, to improve the defence and the attack
The team selection was a bit off in my opinion. Although, we were severely hampered by injuries. Other than the long termers of Eduardo & Rosicky; no Ade, Sagna, Toure, Walcott, Eboue. Fabregas suspended and Gallas dropped