Cesc Fàbregas

[ParNolio7 285]

Line-up in attack & midfield was just about perfect. My only doubt there is Oscar. I'd prefer a system in which Willian could play instead of him, but you'd have a lot of wingers then of course. Maybe just give Oscar benefit of the doubt and allow him to fulfill his big potential under the wings of Fabregas & Matic. No better place to train your skills!

Only flaws are in defence. We were caught out several times on our right back side. Marking was no way near tight enough in that area. I think that would improve vastly if we bring in Luis on the left, move Azpi back to right & give Ivanovic a central role again. I know that implies leaving out Cahill or Terry but in all truth I believe Cahill/Ivanovic is the best in terms of quality. But very hard to deny Terry in his role as captain and club legend of course.

[Daniel1980 1,425]

Line-up in attack & midfield was just about perfect. My only doubt there is Oscar. I'd prefer a system in which Willian could play instead of him, but you'd have a lot of wingers then of course. Maybe just give Oscar benefit of the doubt and allow him to fulfill his big potential under the wings of Fabregas & Matic. No better place to train your skills!

Only flaws are in defence. We were caught out several times on our right back side. Marking was no way near tight enough in that area. I think that would improve vastly if we bring in Luis on the left, move Azpi back to right & give Ivanovic a central role again. I know that implies leaving out Cahill or Terry but in all truth I believe Cahill/Ivanovic is the best in terms of quality. But very hard to deny Terry in his role as captain and club legend of course.

Precisely. Iva contributed a lot to our attack yesterday, was one of our best players, but to be honest, defensively we looked shaky on his side because of that. People complain about Azpi's no offensive contribution, but he was defensively solid on his wing, winning all of duels and making interceptions and clearances. When Cesc "Can't defend" Fabregas makes more interceptions and tackles than a fullback, it's just strange.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Anyone got that Cesc interview with CTV in full? I can't find it.

EDIT: Found it:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x240jvu_fabregas-controlled-the-game-well_sport

[ParNolio7 285]

Precisely. Iva contributed a lot to our attack yesterday, was one of our best players, but to be honest, defensively we looked shaky on his side because of that. People complain about Azpi's no offensive contribution, but he was a rock on his wing, winning all of duels, tackles and making interceptions and clearances. When Cesc "Can't defend" Fabregas makes more interceptions and tackles than a fullback, it's just strange.

Definitely. Imo attacking backs only work well if you play like a 5-3-2 system where you still have plenty of defenders left to cover up the gaps and where the attacking backs are necessary to overlap the 3 midfielders.

When you play 4 at the back like we do, and you have the excellent attacking wings like we do, I think all 4 defenders should just stick to defending and keeping it tight.

[Daniel1980 1,425]

Definitely. Imo attacking backs only work well if you play like a 5-3-2 system where you still have plenty of defenders left to cover up the gaps and where the attacking backs are necessary to overlap the 3 midfielders.

When you play 4 at the back like we do, and you have the excellent attacking wings like we do, I think all 4 defenders should just stick to defending and keeping it tight.

This match we needed to chase the scoreline and Ivanovic played a crucial part in our goals, though. There has to be a compromise, a right balance between attack and defence. I liked Iva in attack yesterday, but I didn't like how shaky our defence looked when he left big gaps down that side, leaving us quite open at times.

[Madmax 9,219]

I propose that this thread should be renamed 'Sex Fabregas'.

[LeonDavis23 371]

Dark & Evil version of Cesc

[borriske 330]

Right then, so is he everyones new favorite player? Fucking amazing player, mules ahead of Ozil or anyone else in the PL.

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[DH1988 1,346]

Most, awkward, interview, ever.

Cheers Geoff Shreeves

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

Fabregassist

Fabrepass

Fapregas

i'll show myself out

I read the post before I read who posted it. I was adamant it was KEVIN WOODFURNACE

[edetarod 2,155]

http://arsenal-mania.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=324348&start=540

[HD3D 1,038]

Telegraph: Barcelona did not use Cesc Fabregas in his best position, argues Jose Mourinho

[ParNolio7 285]

This match we needed to chase the scoreline and Ivanovic played a crucial part in our goals, though. There has to be a compromise, a right balance between attack and defence. I liked Iva in attack yesterday, but I didn't like how shaky our defence looked when he left big gaps down that side, leaving us quite open at times.

Definitely. I just think the main focus should be on defending. Attacking impulses are great but should not lead to neglecting defensive tasks. So as long as Iva can combine his runs with his defensive work, all great for me, but if not, better focus on defending first.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

I propose that this thread should be renamed 'Sex Fabregas'.

Or Sex Fabregasm?

[Ankit 3,176]

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I laughed more than i should have.