Arteta reminds me of Xabi Alonso

by sportsczy Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:28 pm

Perfect positioning
Perfect tactical awareness
Great tackling
Great passing
OK speed

Everyone here seems intent of finding a holding midfielder. Arteta has looked better in this role than anyone on Arsenal for a long time. In fact, it's the best he's looked personally ever. I think he lucked into a role he was always meat for.

by Raptorgunner Mon Sep 03, 2012 2:23 pm

Arteta has always been a class and it sad he never made the Spain NT, I think if was given the chances he would do the job for Spain. Xabi and Arteta are really good friends, Arteta is the closest to Xabi.

I think Arteta was one of the biggest signings last year, his vision really help us, even though he is no Cesc he did as good as job any other player could have done for Arsenal.

There is a reason why Arsenal have lost almost every game where Arteta did not play, he really keeps the team together and I think the reason Carzola came to Arsenal was because of Arteta.

by REWB Mon Sep 03, 2012 2:39 pm

sportsczy wrote:Perfect positioning
Perfect tactical awareness
Great tackling
Great passing
OK speed

Everyone here seems intent of finding a holding midfielder. Arteta has looked better in this role than anyone on Arsenal for a long time. In fact, it's the best he's looked personally ever. I think he lucked into a role he was always meat for.

we all know how good and important arteta is, but we still need a dm to back him up you see. thats why it is a great shame that we didnt get a dm. coq could be that guy, we still have to see.

by RealGunner Mon Sep 03, 2012 2:47 pm

Very well put sports

They are kinda similar when you think about it, The difference is just that Alonso is a better long passer while Arteta is stronger.

Coquelin can learn a lot by just watching him play and train

by Jay29 Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:12 pm

It's sort of come full circle for Arteta. He started out playing a deeper, sort of defensive midfield role, then gradually played in more advanced positions as he went though PSG, Rangers and Everton. Now that's not as dynamic or as fit as he was, he's returned to his deeper role seamlessly.

The cries for a DM this summer have come from the fact that most people associate the position with big, strong guys who can destroy. Arteta, though, is proving that the most important quality needed to play there is intelligence.

It's remarkable how something of a panic buy on the last hour on the 11/12 transfer window has turned out to be one of Wenger's best purchases in his whole Arsenal career.

by EL Patron Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:18 pm

Gilberto's replacement hmm

by AnJl Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:25 pm

GoonerJay29 wrote:It's sort of come full circle for Arteta. He started out playing a deeper, sort of defensive midfield role, then gradually played in more advanced positions as he went though PSG, Rangers and Everton. Now that's not as dynamic or as fit as he was, he's returned to his deeper role seamlessly.

The cries for a DM this summer have come from the fact that most people associate the position with big, strong guys who can destroy. Arteta, though, is proving that the most important quality needed to play there is intelligence.

It's remarkable how something of a panic buy on the last hour on the 11/12 transfer window has turned out to be one of Wenger's best purchases in his whole Arsenal career.

Other than Park (and that I highly doubt), we should know that Wenger never ever makes 'panic' buys.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:26 pm

Park is WC imo just need a chance.

by Swanhends Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:32 pm

Arteta is much more mobile than Alonso though, and better under pressure too

by Raptorgunner Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:42 pm

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Park is WC imo just need a chance.

You can have for free. :coffee:

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:47 pm

Swanhends wrote:Arteta is much more mobile than Alonso though, and better under pressure too

Better distributor too, while Alonso is more incisive. He doesn't remind me of Alonso at all tbh.

by AnJl Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:58 pm

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Park is WC imo just need a chance.

Dont know about world class, but needed more than a couple of chances to prove himself.

by Rev Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:10 pm

AnJl wrote:
Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Park is WC imo just need a chance.

Dont know about world class, but needed more than a couple of chances to prove himself.

Think he's joking Anji Laughing

Let's hope he can up his game at Celta Vigo (sp?) and comeback as the man we knew from his Monaco days.

On XabixArteta bromance. This picture tells it all.

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Arteta reminds me of Xabi Alonso Tumblr13

Currently, I wouldn't trade him for any other midfielder. :coffee:

by bloodless Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:15 pm

I foresee the DM position as we assosciated with in the 4-3-3 and 4-4-2 positions to be dead....With teams playing 4-2-3-1 at the moment, what you need is an intelligent 2! Who can play off each other, take the ball forward but also win it balll

It's the Song vs Diaby arguement!

by AnJl Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:39 pm

Rev wrote:
AnJl wrote:
Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Park is WC imo just need a chance.

Dont know about world class, but needed more than a couple of chances to prove himself.

Think he's joking Anji Let's hope he can up his game at Celta Vigo (sp?) and comeback as the man we knew from his Monaco days.

Even if he was, I still believe there is more to the player than what meets the eye. But then again, Wenger knows way more about him than I probably ever will.

On XabixArteta bromance. This picture tells it all.

Currently, I wouldn't trade him for any other midfielder.

Xavi is deceived by your last comment

by AnJl Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:42 pm

Oh and its AnjL, not Anji Razz

Spoiler:

by RealGunner Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:43 pm

good to see u made that clear Anji

by AnJl Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:50 pm

RealGunner wrote:good to see u made that clear Anji

Deceived by my own comrades Mad

I hope you all burn in hell Evil or Very Mad

by lenear1030 Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:54 pm

who's more handsome though? thats the real question.

nohomo

by AnJl Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:01 pm

lenear1030 wrote:who's more handsome though? thats the real question.

nohomo

Xavi.

But Arteta's eyes alone gives competition.

by RealGunner Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:27 pm

lenear1030 wrote:who's more handsome though? thats the real question.

nohomo

Thought you were asking who is more handsome between Anji and me

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:30 pm

RealGunner wrote:
lenear1030 wrote:who's more handsome though? thats the real question.

nohomo

Thought you were asking who is more handsome between Anji and me

Your a fragment of the forum's imagination so has to be Anji for me.

by RealGunner Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:31 pm

by Rev Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:45 pm

Nah..Xavi's eyes.. and his overall expression sends chills down my spine.
It's like he sees in my soul. Not funny

On the other hand, Arteta at times makes me question my sexual orientation. Embarassed

by Raptorgunner Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:07 pm

Rev wrote:Nah..Xavi's eyes.. and his overall expression sends chills down my spine.
It's like he sees in my soul. Not funny

On the other hand, Arteta at times makes me question my sexual orientation.

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