Angelito wrote:Gibbs isn't in the list because Podolski has been playing both as LB and LF. The reason Gibbs has shined is Podolski's work-rate. At times in games, Gibbs is further up than Podolski in the left hand side. This is not to suppose that Gibbs has been poor. He's been very good too, but much of his goodness is a result of Podolski's work rate.
As for Gervs, well, he did well for us in a few games, but the reason he's in is because nobody has stood out. Our players haven't been performing well. It's a travesty because when you look at the top-3 contenders (United, Chelsea, and City); Chelsea have been playing their best games this season. United are as they always are, but City have been pretty poor, yet they has been squeezing three points from most games. This is what's separating City from Chelsea/United, especially Chelsea because when City can play bad and get the job done, I think they will be fine when they start jelling in again.
Forget about personal opinion, ask anybody or better take a poll and you will see Gervinho would not make the top-5 players this season of anybody's wishlist barring few here n there.
I am going to name players in the random order.
Cazorla: After a long time we have found a player who has the skill-set to run the show in the middle. He has been simple breathtaking to watch this season. Even in a couple of games that he was poor in, he still has managed to produce moments of magic.
Mertesacker: Mertesacker has been the pillar of strength at the back. He has made some terrific interceptions and has positioned himself in right place more often than not.
Gibbs: He has been superb both in the attacking third and defensively this season. One of the most consistent players this season.
Arteta: Now one player we simply cannot do without atm. He has been the source of strength in the middle of the park. He has been outstanding to say the least.
Jenkinson : For his age and experience he has pleasantly surprised everybody with his outstanding work-rate. He would easily figure in the top five of almost every gooner this season.
Honorable mention:
Podolski has been superb for us both offensively and defensively this season. His contribution cannot be overlooked.
Now IMO even the staunchest supporter of Gervinho would struggle to put him anywhere near the 6 players mentioned above.