Mikel John Obi

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Poor vision especially when we are chasing the game. His long balls to the attacking third when everyone's forward are utter wastes.... He seems to be aiming at the shortest player in the lot.

[Phil Driver 503]

He was very good because he pressed very well and won the ball back in the opposition half many times, he never gave the ball away cheaply, always offered himself as an outlet when one of our players got pressed, played a few long balls straight to the striker, always covered for the fullbacks and Luiz when they made runs forward and defended well inside the box and made a couple of clearances when we got pinned back. What else do you want from a defensive midfielder? He can't do the job of the front four for them when they can't score.

One that does track runners and does protect the back four not a mythical illusion that really does not exist and one that can win the ball as high up the pitch as possible a bit of aggression and running power would be nice as well ,in short lamposts are for dogs to piss up .

[CHOULO19 24,332]

If anyone is looking for Ozil, he's still in Mikel's pocket He was superb today, especially in the first 60 mins.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Absolutely fantastic today. Showed some real steel, passed it nicely and really added something to his game.

[der Kaiser 77]

I don't know what you others think, but for me, he played great today and he is MoM for me.

[lucio 5,418]

glad he showed lots of aggression tackling. always seems to do well vs arsenal

[didierforever 7,349]

bossed the match for the first 20-30 minutes. consistency is what is missing from his game.

[chelseathebest 150]

Yeah, he was pretty good today. Keep it up.

[Phil Driver 503]

Did ok in a three and loved that tackle on Arteta ,transition still could be quicker in my opinion . In a two he will struggle though .

[zolayes 14,489]

good post phil ..have a good xmas friend

[Phil Driver 503]

And to you mate ktbffh in good and bad times :blue scalf:

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Did ok in a three and loved that tackle on Arteta ,transition still could be quicker in my opinion . In a two he will struggle though .

Did ok in a three and loved that tackle on Arteta

Did ok

Did ok

Is that you?

[y10edn 185]

Seems to play to managers instruction hence the trust by Jose. I sat behind our bench and Jose kept nodding whenever Mikel took a position and looked at him for approval. There was a plan for Mikel to distract Shezney at set pieces which didn't work cos he was caught out at 1st attempt but he was always in their box anytime we had a set piece. Did well to keep Ozil quiet and in his general play.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

When we need to play for a draw or look to defend a lead then I think Jose should definitely play Mikel but if we are against bottom half sides then its best for him to be on the bench.

Happy with his performance,showed exactly what he's capable of in such kind of games.I don't know when he'll start next but he must start against City at the Etihad.

[lucio 5,418]

got 3 tackles and 9 interceptions vs swans. pretty good

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Yeah he was very good defensively; had the most interceptions and tackles but more importantly made some vital clearances, but offensively I thought his passing should have been better. Still, good to see him in good form in the past three games. We will need that form to continue against Liverpool.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Had the flu today and put in a great shift.

[lucio 5,418]

Had the flu today and put in a great shift.

plays while being ill and when his dad was kidnapped. respect