Match Thread | Arsenal vs. Man City (02/02/25)

[levets]

Of course it is. Can you blame him. Games passing him by. Standing there watching the game. We dont feed him

Such an easy trope to mention Haaland’s body language. We have no creativity, we don’t try to find him. How many times even today have we had the ball in dangerous areas around their box, but prefer the easy safe pass backwards or sideways. It’s fucking infuriating. No wonder Haaland is being marginalised.

 

[Mattyc55]

Why dont we play with a right winger it’s absolutely bizarre. Everyones just stood on the left

 

[Brewster's millions]

I luv Erling but i agree...put Kev on with Phil a false 9

Whichever way we played it - false 9 or Marmoush up top - it would certainly be an improvement on what Haaland has offered that half.

Fantastic player but he’s soft.

 

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

If we at least tried to mix it up a bit and try to find Marmoush or Haaland with a long-ish ball when they make their runs I'd be a lot fucking happier.

 

[Twisted-wheel]

I know pep as credit in the bank but he has to take some blame, can’t keep going on about injuries as we have enough quality to compete but if you don’t put the hard work in then we will get your arse smacked time and time again

 

[blueste41]

It's not like Arse are all over us is it? Grown into this game big time

Why beggars belief, had they tried they could be out of sight!
Very charitable of them let's hope we can take advantage...

 

[Keeper!]

Marmoush on the left wing isn’t working.

He needs to be deeper and carry the ball for me, getting in the way too much of Foden and Silvinhio

 

[deano ou812]

Maybe we’re missing the De Bruyne creativity on the pitch.

You are partly right when your relying on CB’s to be playmakers or playing a through ball it just isn’t good enough.

 

[Draikin]

Haaland should move closer to Marmoush to force both CB to move in the same zone. So far he's just walking next to Gabriel

 

[chesterbells]

We have to find ways to get Haaland into the game, 4 touches (if that) is unforgivable really … at least we’ve looked dangerous from corners for a change with Marmoush’s deliveries.

Can we not target Timber now he’s on a yellow?

You sound like you’ve been listening to Gary Neville.
If he scores a couple second half and they are his only 2 touches i honestly couldn’t give a toss.

 

[yozzerblue]

Attack the goals instead of circling the fuckin box,early ball to Harland. Surprise the fuckers. Run em they will shit themselves. Fuck off Henri you unsexy french fuck.

 

[citytill1die84]

Nunes is so indecisive when he gets the ball. Surely he can run the full back and fire it across. He's killing any momentum we have.

Maybe he's doing what Pep wants him to do?

 

[Damanino]

Haaland, Marmoush, Foden all need to pick themselves up and deliver. they need to get end product otherwise not much use of them.

can see Pep sending on KDB which will not help us off the ball, but can see Marmoush moved left and KDB takes up central position.

unfortunately not one good cross arrived from left or right today so far.

Nunes did get the ball few times in good position but instead of crossing at first attempt, he slowed down, turn back,recycle and it lead to nowhere really once Akanji starts to be our deep controller lol.

we need to try some long shots too outside the box.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

A game of two goalkeepers.

Ortega has gifted them and Ray has stopped us

Great save that but a bit of fortune with the rebound

 

[Stoned Rose]

Our own silliness aside there was fuck all in that half.

We’re playing with the handbrake on in the final third as we’re petrified of having no midfield to deal with counters.

Fuck that. Let Marmoush and Sav have a proper go at them.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

We'll piss this in the second half. Bookmark that you miserable matchday thread cunts.

 

[Taylor]

Zero service.

Definitely Zero service but he's too busy with them instead of trying to make runs

 

[MMA]

Let me guess, he has a groin injury?

Not got a scooby why he's injured.

Probably a torn fingernail knowing our lot this season.

 

[Blue Calx]

Gabriel is a shithouse

 

[BLOOMUEN]

Arsenal are nervous and there for the taking. We just need a bit more belief. Personally, would also give Kevin 45 minutes to add a bit of quality where we need it. Marmoush / Savinho might need to make way.

We have nothing to lose, they are shitting it…