Russell Martin should go in nets

Russell Martin should go in nets
OK, it is an obvious point but if the lad is going to make four goal-stopping saves, at least one of them (to clear Theo Walcott's shot) utterly marvellous, and then get horribly caught in possession when he tries to come out of defence with the ball at his feet ? leading to Arsenal scoring the match-winning goal ? then we cannot really be blamed for thinking Russell Martin could benefit from a quick positional switch.

Incidentally, though everyone at the Emirates will be feeling enormously grateful for the existence of Robin van Persie, Gervinho in particular should offer to spend the entire week polishing the Dutchman's shoes and carrying his bags. For the Ivorian's attempt to score from Walcott's driven low cross in the 26th minute ? a kind of near-post, attempted, leaping backheel flick-volley which did not make even the slightest contact with the ball ? was all set to become one of the more embarrassing aberrations of the season until the nice chap behind him tucked it away. SB

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Posted By: Old Git, Nov 21, 18:30:26