Vermaelen responsible for both goals

[nola]

At least the captain won't be leaving this summer

[IUFG]

[Paul Vaessen's moment of glory]

ultimately, qualify him as a captain. TA also had his troubles when a young defender, but this guy has surpassed that dodginess...by far. Fingers crossed he will somehow recover.

[nola]

He and Koscielny both are full of commitment but they are not defenders who make it look easy at the back. Always out of position, good for a mistake here or there, chasing the ball rather than letting it come to them. Both good, neither are top-tier defenders