Blue Hefner
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Probably not but possible if we can hang in there. They will draw plenty
But, if we keep dropping brain farts, we’ll lose too many games. Apparently, we were hanging on yesterday at 2-0 but Leeds didn’t actually create one single chance in that second half but were just gifted 2 goals. I still think we’ve got to get Stones back into the team, especially when we’re guaranteed to have a lot of possession, as Dias and Gvardiol just cannot hit a pass to a blue shirt.arsenal knickers drop off over xmas and we get a run together
I saw enough from Chelsea to suggest that they might just do it if we don’tThe question is: will they be put under that pressure?
I’m not sure they will.
Check this week out in Apr, if we r stil 3 or 4 points within reach after these game we'll have a great chance, 5 games remaining which on paper look decent for us.View attachment 176287View attachment 176287
Chelsea are definitely in it.I saw enough from Chelsea to suggest that they might just do it if we don’t
There is nothing wrong with Dias and Gvardiol's passing.But, if we keep dropping brain farts, we’ll lose too many games. Apparently, we were hanging on yesterday at 2-0 but Leeds didn’t actually create one single chance in that second half but were just gifted 2 goals. I still think we’ve got to get Stones back into the team, especially when we’re guaranteed to have a lot of possession, as Dias and Gvardiol just cannot hit a pass to a blue shirt.
But, if we keep dropping brain farts, we’ll lose too many games. Apparently, we were hanging on yesterday at 2-0 but Leeds didn’t actually create one single chance in that second half but were just gifted 2 goals. I still think we’ve got to get Stones back into the team, especially when we’re guaranteed to have a lot of possession, as Dias and Gvardiol just cannot hit a pass to a blue shirt.
Oh god yeah :)This draw is a good result for us, yes?
This draw is a good result for us, yes?
Away form could be the killer, need a result on Tuesday.No, because of our away form … we’ll continue to drop points. We should’ve got at least a point v Brighton, Villa & Newcastle but came away with nothing.
Yes we got 40 points from 19 games ie the 2nd half of the season.
Liverpool got 39 points from 20 games and Arsenal 38 points from 20.
Fun facts:
1. We are as consistent as Arsenal over the last 32 games - 19 games of 24/25 (ie the 2nd half of the season) and the first 13 of 25/26.
Our record W20 D5 L7 for 65 points
Arse W18 D11 L3 for 65 points.
Our goal difference is better and we are in with a chance of being calendar year champions ;) (not that anyone gives a shit...)
2. Since the upturn in our form after the defeat at Forest in 24/25 we have both played 23 games.
Our record W15 D4 L4 for 49 points
Arsenal W14 D7 L2 for 49 points.
Again our GD is better so we are top of the 23 game form table :)). Interstingly defensively we only conceded 18 and Arsenal best conceding 17.
I just can’t see us being poor all season. Teams have highs and lows and a guardiola team traditionally goes up a level in the new year. If this is currently our poor period than things really aren’t that bad.Sure, we gained two points on them. But we did it in the weirdest, shakiest possible manner. Unless we start to play the way we haven't played all season so far, I still think it's Arsenal's.
What could change the way we're playing? A couple or three players coming into form who so far have been pretty underwhelming: looking at you Reindjers, and you, Marmoush. We can have no complaints about Erling, Phil, Doku, or NIco O'R, and Nico G is definitely getting better at his role. At the back, Nunes has actually been pretty good, he's learnt quite a lot about a position that is not, in fact, his own, but he'll always be subject to the kind of thing he did on Saturday. Sorry, but it's always going to happen.
The other unknown factor is of course our Ballon d'Or winner. Will he come back as the player he was? Just not sure. It doesn't necessarily work like that. If he does, and those players come into form, we could push the Arse.
Oh, and please — no more Savinho, Pep, unless as sub. I loathe making players whipping boys, but in match after match either I'm blind, or his contribution is negligible. Some cup games to see if we're maybe wrong? Sure, why not.
I'm holding out for this. I've also said I can't see Arse keeping this up for the entire season, but if they do hey ho. We really need a few players to improve and share the load, it'll be tough otherwise.I just can’t see us being poor all season. Teams have highs and lows and a guardiola team traditionally goes up a level in the new year. If this is currently our poor period than things really aren’t that bad.
We also don’t need the Ballondor winner coming back at full ability. Even Rodri at 80% wil be enough to see us take control of the middle and knit things together.