4-1 and this is our best performance this season. What a way to start a new era under the new owners. Rafa is bold enough to play an unfamiliar lineup with lots of players rested for the PSV game, and a new formation in 4-5-1, but it gained big dividends as Crouch finally got the services he needed and duly scored a hat-trick. It was a massive win and we are in big confidence going to PSV.
Players Rating:
Reina: 7.5 Did well to keep Arsenal from scoring more goals.
Arbeloa: 8 Great understanding with Pennant for the first goal.
Carragher: 7.5 Rock at the back.
Agger: 8 Solid at the back and what a header.
Aurelio: 8 Two great assists.
Pennant: 8 Combined well with Arbeloa.
Alonso: 8 Great vision for the second goal.
Mascherano: 7.5 Did the dirty works well.
Gonzalez: 7 His speed is threatening.
Gerrard: 6.5 A bit quiet from his usually high level of performance.
Crouch: 9 Hat-trick hero. One from his right foot, one his head and one his left foot. What else can you expect?
Substitutions:
Kuyt/Zenden/Riise: 6.5 Did fair enough when needed.
Rafa: 9 Genius tactic master. And he is happy with the reaction from the team.
Arsenal: 5.5 A very poor performance and there is absolutely no excuse for them, although they fielded a weak young team. If they keep on playing like this, our third place will be guaranteed.
Man of the Match: Crouch. With proper services from the wings, he is unstoppable.
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