Henri Lansbury began his excellent display by playing in captain Jordan Henderson for a great chance that he was unfortunately unable to capitalise on before his corner a few moments later was met well by Dawson to put the hosts 1-0 up.
Chamberlain was at hand to assist his team mate 21 minutes in when a floating cross was meet excellently by Lansbury who shifted his body well before executing a fine overhead kick which resulted in the ball rustling in the far corner of the net.
Henri's last contribution to the scoreline came soon after Henderson's third as he got on the end of Chamberlain's deflected cross to fire a fierce shot into the back of the net.
Much has been questioned of Lansbury's ability and whether or not he us good enough to crack the Arsenal first team, but on tonight's showing he is well on course to doing so. Although a veteran in Arsenal's books, Lansbury is only 20. People should remember Cleverly was also playing championship football and looked miles away from the first team at this age, we just need to be patient. Part of me feels he would have better luck in a less advanced role though. He lacks the supreme technique and ability of Jack Wilshere or Arteta and will unfortunately never progress past being a squad player in this part of the pitch. However, there is hope. Lansbury, in my opinion, got the engine, determination and defensive competence to to play as an effective box to box midfielder. Henri's contract is up for renewal next summer and although I Defiantly feel Wenger will offer him a new contract, whether or not Lansbury will accept or leave in search of a regular starting place remains to be seen.
Up next- Per Mertesacker.
Much has been questioned of Lansbury's ability and whether or not he us good enough to crack the Arsenal first team, but on tonight's showing he is well on course to doing so. Although a veteran in Arsenal's books, Lansbury is only 20. People should remember Cleverly was also playing championship football and looked miles away from the first team at this age, we just need to be patient. Part of me feels he would have better luck in a less advanced role though. He lacks the supreme technique and ability of Jack Wilshere or Arteta and will unfortunately never progress past being a squad player in this part of the pitch. However, there is hope. Lansbury, in my opinion, got the engine, determination and defensive competence to to play as an effective box to box midfielder. Henri's contract is up for renewal next summer and although I Defiantly feel Wenger will offer him a new contract, whether or not Lansbury will accept or leave in search of a regular starting place remains to be seen.
Up next- Per Mertesacker.
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