Sir Mikel OBE

He wasnt really that bad. A few mis placed passes and two wasted shots...it happens. Far from the worst out there, or even worst in the midfield.

Last home match for him hopefully.

Saved a sure goal today on that break.

Press gonna nail his ass to the cross for not starting Hazard.

To be fair though with all the creative players Arsenal have they were barely doing any better against a side with fuck all to play for outside of that early goal. It was never going to be easy against Norwich given the situation they are in.

We need a striker and a CM at least.

I didnt even realize Lampard was playing today until you posted that.

I actually think we are playing well here. Norwich obviously defending for their premier league lives here.

Saying its hard and having to do it by yourself wasnt something he needed to say.

He has to draw a line in the sand with what players can say to the press though. If he lets this slide, and Hazard feels hes above the manager, then we are screwed in the future. He has to make sure to keep the respect of the dressing room.

Nice to see Salah and Schurrle out there. Deserving starting 11. Nice to see Azpi finally get a rest after his contribution midweek too.

Lol no way he was gonna start today.

That would make a more major point if they had the same roles in this team.

It clearly is, especially when you consider the drop off in our squad play is hardly noticeable most times between them. Both promising young wingers who are inconsistent at this point in their career.

This may sound like blasphemy on here, but I really think the gap between schürrle and hazard right now is pretty small. Both are inconsistent, yet effective young wingers with the ability to take over matches.

The date on the article says october 2012.

Wow....2 seasons ago too.

Would paulinho have closed down Juanfran?

He's blaming the guy who let his man go two times, and who talked to the press first.

What did he say about costa?

It does seem a little like when Juan had a melt down after being subbed.

Has probably secured player of the season in light of recent events. Deserved IMO.

He should have benched him last game. Why should, at this present point in time, Hazard have a starting Spot over Schurrle? The same player who has done all asked of him within the system?

He shouldnt have said anything about our style of play after the match because it was just ammunition to use against Mourinho. He's been in this country long enough to know how our press acts.

Thing is Hazard forced his hand on it. It could have easily stood behind closed doors if Hazard didnt make the statements. The press used Hazard's words to try to jump on Mourinho, so he had to put the truth out there.