Arsenal (H) | Post-Match Thread

[Akira]

Fantastic stuff. Very happy at the end of what felt like a pretty shitty week for the club.

 

[David Kloppesh]

A nice stroll in the sun. Could have been different had Ederson's latest brain fart in the 1st half bounced in...did the same at Old Trafford not so long ago, time to give Stefan a start.
Very good from lots of players, Grealish uses the ball well, Rodri was strong today, Sterling made some good runs but the usual poor finishing.
Odd first half, two up after a nothing sort of start and had little control in midfield. Then their guy gets sent off and we dominated.
Laporte was good again. How poor are Arsenal though, terrible at the back.

Not seen the game But am certain Steffen is no way near Edi. If you can't see the passes Ederson makes you blind mate

 

[Vienna_70]

For those of us at Etihad today, we witnessed history in the making.

It's the first time in their entire existence that those "lovable" letter writers from North London have lost the first three league games of a season without scoring a goal.

How delightful.

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

I thought Grealish was a bit of a spectator at times today out on the left. He wasnt poor, but it was almost like the rest if the side were giving him a bit of a lesson.

"Welcome to City, Jack, this is how we destroy one of the "big 6""

Agree with this.

 

[kaz7]

Good run out.

Not a stern test but good to get fitness up and up to speed again.

Thought Jesus was excellent again.

Sterling showing we can't rely on him for goals.

He scored in the last game !

 

[carlosthejackal]

Delightful, walked up behind a group of gobshite cockneys , fuck off

 

[big gaz]

Hi Villa fan here , just watched that , amazing how city make football look so easy , Grealish fitting in nicely with great players around him . He really is a class player.

Fair play , shame Gareth Barry never got that respect from you're fans and he was class :-)

 

[OB1]

Decent pre-season work-out as Arsenal weren't play for real.

We weren't at our best at the start but two early goals and Granit Hacker's contribution allowed us to dominate completely.

We do need to have KDB and Phil back but that was a well balanced starting XI; hope it wasn't Bernie's farewell.

 

[91:23]

We’ve now equalled the number of home goals scored in Stuart Pearce’s season, with 17 games to spare.

God that was dire, shudders head and takes a shot of whisky

 

[southamptonblue]

Viera will be kicking himself he went to palace

Equally shite team without the pressure...he'll be thinking thank fuck he went to Palace!

 

[1961_vintage]

There's a zip and a fluidity to our play that is such a joy to watch. We are so good and, as the manager said, we can be even better.

 

[shnaghaicityfish]

A very enjoyable and relaxed afternoon, you can only beat what’s put in front of you, but for perspective Arsenal are truly truly shit. Which is funny

 

[91:23]

How times change. Seems like yesterday I was watching Arsenal go 4 up in 30 mins at Maine Road (2003?). Henry etc racing past Dunney . Arsenal fans rightly gloating. Probably thinking this is how it will always be.

I know some think it’s a passé now to think where we’ve come from. But days like these should be treasured

It was 20 mins, and Henry was on the bench. Our self deprecating humour was in full flow when he came on. 'Who the fucking hell are you!' Was the chant. Even had Arsenal fans ringing up GMR after the game praising us for it

 

[Stiff Little Wingers]

A lovely riposte to a shit football and off the pitch week Many good performances today

 

[Gundog’s Gundog]

A bravura performance.

 

[AliBobbyJ]

My daughters first game today, thought I'd get her in while she is still free!

She loved it, I missed most of the game through fighting back tears, soppy old bastard that I am lol

Spoiled now, she is. Pity she missed the defeat by Bury at Maine Road, that would have set her on the way to happiness. Or something.
Bless her anyway.

 

[Marvin]

A lovely riposte to a shit football and off the pitch week Many good performances today

It was a great day. Tired and exhausted. One for the memory banks that. I didn't think we did anything spectacular. Good players working hard.

 

[Vic]

Was all over at 2-0 and then the sending off made it academic.
On the negative side Sterling can't hit a barn door and what was Edison on in the first half?

He had a light bulb moment.

 

[Damanino]

both this and Norwich game we faced some of the worst defensive performances in PL. I dont know how often Arteta opts for a back 5, but this was criminal for him even before red card.

I think they finished the game with one shot, I and the only shot I recall was the one where Ederson kicked the ball at Arsenal player 2 metres from goal and it ended basically in an off target shot for the Arse player not on purpose of course. :)

September will much more of a real test for our attacking power with games like Leicester away, Chelsea away, PSG away, Leipzig home etc.

fucking hate international breaks and while earlier it was usually 2 games for national teams, now its 3 games and i have a feeling while Grealish was underused on the Euros now he will be overused and play long minutes for England 3x in a row, Sterling too etc.
wouldnt mind Walker sit out and have TAA from scousers to risk injury and get more tired.

 

[Marvin]

My daughters first game today, thought I'd get her in while she is still free!

She loved it, I missed most of the game through fighting back tears, soppy old bastard that I am lol

Thats great. Looking forward to taking my nephew. He is about 7 I think. Just about the right age. He'd be amazed at the crowd and noise.