Now that I've watched Fabs' assist for Schürrle's goal about 30 times, I know what's best about - it's knowing it wasn't a fluke.

I don't know what's more shocking - that Bellamy brought out a biography or that someone has actually read it.

Aha it's really fascinating actually, he was such a controversial player and although he never played for us, I'd give it a read. 

He's also a misguided mouthy bell end.

Ward - I was talking about his Arsenal time. He was very clearly overused and burned out. It's a damning indictment on Wenger that we can say the same thing about van Persie, Nasri and Ramsay too.

He's also a misguided mouthy bell end.

Ward - I was talking about his Arsenal time. He was very clearly overused and burned out. It's a damning indictment on Wenger that we can say the same thing about van Persie, Nasri and Ramsay too.

Is it Wenger or the medical team at the club? Either way is a complete folly and clearly a problem because as you stated in your post; players suddenly have half the health problems they had while at the Emirates.

He ran the 2nd most km's today after Matic.

I was pleasantly surprised by that. I've never really watched him as closely as I did on Monday and I couldn't believe how much work he got through. Offering himself for a pass from the first to the last minute. Superb.

Okay thanks for pointing that out.

 

But could you please read my full posts instead of just quoting very tiny bit I say, you might find out that I actually made a... point.

 

In response to the rest of your post it would be either Ramires or Van Ginkel who would come in if Cesc got injured.

Is it Wenger or the medical team at the club? Either way is a complete folly and clearly a problem because as you stated in your post; players suddenly have half the health problems they had while at the Emirates.

I'm almost 100% convinced it's Wenger. Medical staff only correct what is presented to them; ultimately it's Wenger and his coaching team who are responsible for injury prevention management and minimising risk of aggravated injury.

The word on the street from several people in the performance industry is that Arsenal's practices are backward and outdated and they have demonstrated intransigence when called to improve. We as fans can relate to this what we see on the field and that's Wenger relying on a star player to the point of their physical and mental exhaustion. Truth is injury to key players is a convenient excuse for mediocrity and we know Wenger to be one who would rather blame conspiracy and circumstance than take responsibility for failure.

I can honestly say I was pretty blah when he got announced, actually I was in the wtf category. That being said I'm forgiving his past allegiances as he is making me a fan!

 

Here is a low quality video of all of Senor Cuatro's touches on Monday.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEFPTv0hjw8

Matic and Fabregas were doing the revolutionary new concept known as " passing the ball forward "

One of the best things about him is set piece delivery.  Consistently beating the first man and putting the ball with pace near the middle of the area where we can attack it.  LOVE IT

Matic and Fabregas were doing the revolutionary new concept known as " passing the ball forward "

Lampard and Luiz passed the ball forwards (and pretty much exclusively forwards). Matic and Fabregas passed the ball intelligently.

One of the best things about him is set piece delivery.  Consistently beating the first man and putting the ball with pace near the middle of the area where we can attack it.  LOVE IT

 

What, are you telling me that Set pieces dont have to be blasted 10 rows back into the stands?

What, are you telling me that Set pieces dont have to be blasted 10 rows back into the stands?

 

Nope, it's 11 rows.

Nope, it's 11 rows.

Hey Shakespeare you're Bard, lol

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Looks like three years out of the PL did nothing to his FabrePass reputation in people's eyes.

Basically:

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Looks like three years out of the PL did nothing to his FabrePass reputation in people's eyes.

Basically:

Not sure what I like more, FabrePass or that photo of Jose with that headline...

 

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Looks like three years out of the PL did nothing to his FabrePass reputation in people's eyes.

Basically:

 

 

I'm surprised to see Ozil ahead of Silva. Silva is far better at picking out a pass than Ozil is.

I'm surprised to see Ozil ahead of Silva. Silva is far better at picking out a pass than Ozil is.

I agree, but Silva isn't really known for making a lot of assists. He had 15 assists only once, in 2011, but other than that he never had more than 9 assists in a season. Strange for a player of his ability. Ozil so far didn't impress in the PL, but he had a few seasons in La Liga with 17 assists.

Unlike both of them, Cesc had 20 assists in the PL one season and since 2006, he consistently had 10-15 assists in all other seasons despite being out injured for months at Arsenal. His injuries seem to have stopped, so if he can stay fit, realistically he can definitely get the most assists now that he isn't discouraged from playing riskier passes and actually has runners in the team for his through balls. Schürrle should benefit the most from Fabregas's passes.

Not sure what I like more, FabrePass or that photo of Jose with that headline...

just a shame it's the wrong logo in the background!

Love this

http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/30/kevin-mirallas-stamps-on-cesc-fabregas-arm-chelsea-man-responds-with-cheeky-response-4851446/

Love this

http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/30/kevin-mirallas-stamps-on-cesc-fabregas-arm-chelsea-man-responds-with-cheeky-response-4851446/

 

Funny not seen anything said about that stamp on his arm, and although it wasn't mega bad it was intentionally done to hurt Fabregas and possibly to wind him up enough to get sent off. If Costa had done that then he would have been hung out by the press.

Love this

http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/30/kevin-mirallas-stamps-on-cesc-fabregas-arm-chelsea-man-responds-with-cheeky-response-4851446/

Yeah that a brilliant

Defensively he could be better but in general just what the doctor ordered - a deep-lying playmaker who can dislodge the most parked of buses. His vision, passing ability and overall technique is just incredible and his pass to Schurrle against Burnley was simply orgasmic. I hope he doesn't miss too many games. 

Fabregas is stronger in the tackle than some give him credit for and will hold his own against most. Perhaps does not have the speed of the like on Ramires to recover his ground but I'd think that JM is fairly pleased with his defensive work.

Love almost everything he's done for us so far but was shocked to see him give the ball away near our own corner once or twice yesterday. Luckily no goals came of it but should be punting it clear instead if trying to dribble out.