Player Ratings- Arsenal vs Shrewsbury Town- Chamberlain masked the defensive failures

We got to the next round and it is that what matters in the end but the defense showed its brittleness again as they looked shocking on the field getting pounded by a team that is two leagues below them. Arsenal started well with few good tries by the Chamakh but the visitors than took the game to the home side by some really great attacks. They nearly scored when the ball hit the post and deflected. It was a wake up call for the defense but as usual they kept on sleeping and the opposition than scored the first goal by header from 6 yards. later Gibbs who looked really poor at the back scored from the cross from Jenkinson and equalized.
In the second half the new prospects Oxlade Chamberlain and Yossi made their mark by getting the winning goals. Chamberlain played really well. Miyachi was introduce in 71st minute and he also did make his mark by his fierce agility and pace.



Fabianski-6: He needs a lot more to replace SZ. He saved few but his kicks were horrible and not only he was nervous when the ball came to him the whole stadium was. So not so sound performance by the keeper.
Carl Jenkinson-6.5: Good forward performance not so good at the back. His assist to the first goal was sublime. He also made many good crosses. So a satisfactory performance in the end.
Miquel-7: He did played and defended well getting ball of the opposition men with solid tackles. The new lad looked promising in the game.
Djorou-5: Poor performance by the player. despite the first game experience, he failed to make his mark again and let off the ball way to easily.
Gibbs-6.5: Got the equalizer , yes but he played a satisfactory game. His defense was not up to mark. He should have and could have played better. But good equalizer. Didn't celebrate though.
Conquelin-7: Good control of the mid field. He played good and made some great through balls. Wenger must be happy with his performance.
Beneyoun-8: The Israeli showed what he is made of. Some great game play in the mid and assisted is Oxlade goal and also scored one for himself. Great game by him.
Frimpong-6.5: Was effective in the mid. Showed some good signs over all not a bad game by himself.
Oxlade-Chamberlain-9: He was the show stopper. When ever he got in the front. The opposition did get afraid. Brilliant game by the young lad. Scored the second goal at the hour mark. He will probably be making for the first team.
Chu Young Park-6.5: His first game so didn't make a lot of impact. He was alright in the front. Not too threatning though but this is understandable owing to the first time he was given the chance.
Chamakh-5: He was a flop as well. Did good in the beginning but then he was out of touch and no where to be found. He is losing his spark and charm of the game. He must step up.


Substitutes:
Miyachi-7: He came as substitute. Showed that he is indeed and exciting player. His pace is ecstatic. Played a good 30 minutes. He could make it to the first team.
Ozyakup-7.5: Good play by the lad and a good assist to Beneyoun goal. He looked promising in the field. Hopefully we will be seeing him in the future too.

Final score:
Arsenal 3-1 Shrewsbury Town

Anyways, it was good comeback by the team. But the defense has showed us that they can't even defend against league two team properly. So a lot of thinking has to be done and now I am sure that we won't be staying still in the January market. Hopefully we will be getting some new defenders as Wenger has indicated that. More on this will be coming soon guys. Stay tune!