Some of the football was really nice. Some of the play from Nasri and van Persie was of real high quality at times, and the goal was really nice one touch football through & across the box from Clichy to Robin and Bendtner finishing it off from a dodgy angle.
Bolton sat back all game, they were weakened by injuries and absentees so you'd expect them to sit fully in park-the-bus mode.
We've struggled to break down teams like that many times in the past. It's not easy, but if you keep the faith you'll get your rewards and we did. Before we'd get frustrated and yesterday was a good example of how well we've matured and how strong our team spirit is. We could have pummelled shots at Bolton all night and not score, yet concede a set-piece at the other end and lose the game. We controlled it, defended well and did enough to win it with a hatful of top class players missing, including our best player.
I was impressed with Nasri's play when he went central. Maybe he's the answer to Cesc's absence? I would be happy to see him there and any of Denílson/Diaby/Song alongside. Eboué, Diaby and Wilshere could step into the wide positions considering we're missing quite a few there, but that central role is more important and Nasri there would be better for us.
van Persie looked great again, and he's still fit. I'm amazed. Let's hope this is the start of a good run considering we've played two tricky sides and kept two clean sheets with 6pts. Our fixture list for the next month ain't frightening. We could clock up a good lock of points and catch up on Chelsea and Liverpool like we've started doing this weekend.
