Match Thread | Arsenal vs Man City (08/10/23)

[kanovic]

Bring Grealish on

Great idea we need someone to pass it backwards more

 

[bridgeno1]

Funny comment on BBC:

'As a Luton fan I've seen nothing to worry me in that first half'

 

[heslops barnet]

his blood is up - thought he was a more disciplined player tbh.

the yellow that annoyed me was Silva - fucking nothing challenge with their player in his own half going backwards

Typical Bernie yellow

 

[Metal Biker]

We could be 1-0 down, you guys absolutely should be down to 10, the usual Michael Oliver shitshow against Arsenal

Ah, you feel like you're being fucked over by Michael Oliver...

 

[SWPISHOME]

Pep planning to take a draw. I'd take a draw.

There's absolutely no chance Pep plays any game of football looking for a draw.

 

[Keeper!]

Have our midfielders been taking mercury supplements or something?

The smoothie machine is broken

 

[wolviedinho]

I think Gvardiol has also been good. I’m surprised nobody has. mentioned Haaland’s hold up play which has been excellent.

Only negative comments get posted I think lol.

Ric has the new boat to pay for -:)

 

[I'msingingingtheblues]

A player who is struggling on the pitch, he looks lost the last two games, incredible after such a wonderful start to the season

He looks lost without Rodri - that's what's changed. Madness if Pep doesn't sub him - especially as he's not having a good game

 

[dhruvblue]

Slow, laboured, no creativity and holding onto the ball just to go backwards.

Same for the past few weeks.

Tbf we don't have anyone outside Doku tk get spark. Neither Kovacic Or Nunes or Bernardo can do that. Foden can do but he looks a bit inconsistent

 

[deano ou812]

Has our game evolved beyond what pep used to play quick passing and move and pressing like mad it’s even more controlled or that’s what we are aiming for but has slowed down drastically from when he took over it’s like a style of football you would use in tight European games ..

 

[TheBlueCat]

A player who is struggling on the pitch, he looks lost the last two games, incredible after such a wonderful start to the season

Doesn’t look fit, maybe a yard slow

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

But for multiple games this season we've been the same.

Slow not only in getting the ball forward but actually on the ball. No zip, nobody demanding it, and when it is played between the lines Alvarez can't control it. Even Phil too.

We're not decisive. Whereas when they get it, and any other team, they're at us.

We’ve won 6/7 games in the league though. Surely that’s a sign we are decisive and doing something right?

It’s only the last 2 games we’ve lost or looked poor.

 

[Blue-Ghana]

not sure Nunes can play as a DM , Pep needs to trust Kalvin Philips

 

[Josh_D]

Yes, we are basically playing with a passenger at the moment. The problem is who do we bring on to avoid getting overrun in midfield.

I’d say Stones but I do not know how fit he is. His type of composure is really missed. Nonetheless, a change definitely needs to happen.

Doku will end up coming in for sure, the longer it remains levels. He’d beat either full back. Also need people focused on him to free up other players.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Stones to Rodri, Rodri to Kev. That vertical spine really was critical last year.

 

[FatedBlue77]

What about a stones and Bernardo pivot?

 

[M Gaudino]

Foden into midfield and Jack/Docku onto left.

god no, foden is not a midfielder in that mould. cant tackle, flops about on the floor, constantly appealing for fouls. he will give the ball away trying to flick it, get caught fall over and they'll score whilst he appeals

 

[jimharri]

I said before the game that I'd only settle for a draw if/when we were behind going into the last five minutes. I'm sorely tempted to take it (take it take it!) now.

 

[pudge]

Great idea we need someone to pass it backwards more

He'd run his bollocks off to help Gvardiol though, unlike Phil.

 

[Zenmanc]

Feels like we're playing a man down already and we well should be. Absolutely nothing on the left wing. Slow decisions and passes. Haaland seems to be sleepwalking. Dias looks off the pace.
If Kova is on to start the 2nd half the very first even questionable decision he makes the card will be out... he's lucky to still be on the field and anyone saying otherwise is blue specs blind.