Match Thread | Arsenal vs Man City (01/01/22)

[smallsteve]

rarely does pep make substitutions at this point in the game. If he reverts to form then this game could be well beyond as before any changes are made. Pep’s statistics for recovery from a losing position are not great.

 

[discopop]

Is it always like this on a match day thread? How can anyone who is supposed to follow us not know that Phil isn’t even in the squad?

As for the game, they have been good and we’ve been very shoddy, Bernie looking a bit gassed and Kev is finding an Arsenal shirt with most passes. On the plus side we are only one down.

Come on boys let’s get back at it.

 

[vmsuhail]

Was always going to happen.

We were still playing 72 hours ago, Arsenal have had a nice week off.

You won't hear us complaining about it in the media, though.

Yes, this isn't something unexpected. Don't know how many were so overconfident before the game.

 

[willipp]

Pick the bones put of that pep. Just propelled my hangover from a solid 7 to full fucking 10.

 

[Phil1]

Shambles. On the plus side the second half has got to be an improvement.

 

[kanovic]

Just because we managed to compensate for his absence doesn't mean we don't miss him. The guy could conjour a goal from nowhere.

Not if he doesn’t have service he can’t. Are you even watching the game? Aguero wouldn’t even get the service he needs in this first half come on man. I love the guy but he is gone. We did and are doing fine without him time to move on. Next you’ll ready we miss yaya too

 

[Chevelle]

Frankly glad to have got to half-time with the score as it is. Leaves us with a chance. But we've got to be much sharper than we are. Pep will have obviously spotted that the main danger is Saka against Ake, although not quite sure what he can do about it.

Swap with cancelo?

 

[Platt Lane veteran]

I get that Arsenal are on form at the moment, but we seriously haven’t turned up. We look so shaky at the back, it looks like Dias and Laporte have never played together. We’ve got to get our shit together here.

 

[phargrave]

Lucky to only be 1 down. But decent chance to turn it around still.
I’d definitely get Walker on, probably Gundogan as well.

Walker on Ake off then swop sides with Cancello

 

[WillDaws]

We just look tired, no pace in our play, losing the 50/50 duels vs a team that wants it more. Was bound to happen sooner or later

 

[samuelyeboah]

for me I think the reason everyone is poor is because our midfield of bernardo and KDB are bloody awful. i'd take one of them off for gundo.

 

[SidJames]

As bad as a front 3 performance I’ve seen this season

Got to agree with that.

Sterling tries to tackle every fucker on the Pitch when he does get the Ball before ALWAYS losing possession.

Jesus the Man who prefers playing wing, but still plays like he is a Striker, always looking for a Worldy,when simple is on.

Mahrez i forgot he was out there, would love to see his heat map.

I would Sub all 3 if it were possible,

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

awful half from pep for me.

get Kev, Mahrez & Jesus off now

For who?? You have seen our bench right??

 

[Tb1981]

If we score before 60 they will shit it
Problem is they look more likely than we do
So slow today

 

[jollylescott]

Walker needs to come on asap

 

[OrigamiNinja]

That was an abysmal 45mins.

The midfield is non-existent - Bernie and KDB woeful.

The two wide men absolutely invisible.

Get Ake off, put Cancelo (who has been poor) at LB and bring Walker on.

 

[bert38]

City look knackered.

 

[lonestay]

Wonder how much it's gonna cost to repaint the away team changing room after Pep has scorched the paint off the walls ?

 

[christened at st marks]

Cancelo having a mare, Sterling and Jesus too slow making decisions and hold the ball to long but you can see Raz trying,
no pressing and midfield standing still on the counter

 

[Mancity1980]

I know Zinchenko ain't the answer but Ake certainly isn't.

I just thinking that we were missing Zinchenko. We seem to play much better when he is in the starting lineup.