He's a decent squad player who tries really hard. His place will be under pressure when Flamini and Cabaye get fully match fit.
In defence of Ledley, I believe he has played a fair few games with 'a bit of a knock' and had a tough last season and euros.
Personally think that Cabaye is pretty good at DM/holding midfielder and just has a slight edge over Ledley with his passing ability and awareness. Ledley obviously superior in the air so I guess the opposition style of play is another factor in who Pardew picks.

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hes just keeping cabayes spot warm.

hes decent enough but not great...thats why he only starts when injury hits.

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The midfield has had a nice balance to it since Ledley has been in. Hard to say if that has been down to Ledley himself or McArthur getting fit and in form. Punch has also been outstanding, something that's rarely coincided with Cabaye playing.

Edited by Ginger Pubic Wig (01 Oct 2016 6.58pm)

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Pretty much my take on things. Undoubtedly Cabaye is a better footballer I just happen to think Ledley is a better fit. He fulfills the same role he does for Wales. Allowing other players to do their thing and covering the gaps across midfield and defence. The sort of role that you only notice when there's none performing it.

Since he's come in we are undefeated. Yes there are other reasons too but having Ledley in the team is one one of them. It allows other players to play.

..Cabaye should go now.

Ledders looks a bit out of sorts at the mo and imo the weak link in our team. He is under pressure what with McArthur playing further forward-punch doesn't quite have that bite to help cover as effectively. As another post suggests, the holding mid needs to be virtually flawless everything game, personally I prefer it when McArthur sits 90% of the match and, imo he isn't all that useful playing off Tekkers-he doesn't have any pace unlike punch. That all said, we've a depleted squad and still getting results,let's ride it out until such time we have some better options!
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