Arsenal (H) | PL | Post-match Thread

That display from Arsenal was one of the most pathetic I have seen from a supposedly top level football team in many, many years.

And, beyond that, their obvious attempts to injure our players—especially Rodri (though, Partey ultimately was not responsible for the incident that saw our talisman limp off) is absolutely despicable.

How almost no one in the media is calling it out for what it was — and even some on here are trying to justify their behaviour — shows how partisan and desperate things have become in recent years.
 
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Asa's left peg said:
Has it been cleared up mow - was Tossard booked the Sly shoulder in the back or kicking the ball away?

I swear Arteta must have training drills for that.
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Apparently the PL confirmed it was for Ricing the ball.

When it should have been for going full force in to Bernie’s back with no intention of playing the ball.

And it is quite informative that all of the debate today is about whether it was fair or correct to send Trousers off for Ricing the ball, completely ignoring that a second yellow was justified either way.

Almost as if they don’t actually care about the validity or rationality of what actually happened…
 
Has a premier league team, even with 10 men, ever had less than 12.5% possession in a half? Most of that would have been Raya falling down all the time and holding on to the ball for 20 - 25 seconds despite the six second law. Embarrassing for any team, let alone one who wants to win a title.
 
Still trying to work out some of what I witnessed yesterday.

We started really well but lost our way after Rodri's injury and then conceded a frustrating goal. Prior to them going ahead we lost our intensity around the second balls. If you watch the sequence leading to the corner, Saliba free header, Rice & Partey relatively unchallenged and they get easy access to the byline.

We've already had a warning a couple of minutes prior.

It is a minor difference, but this can be hugely detrimental and it has felt like we've conceded too many cheap goals so far this season.


I'll credit our players for keeping going in the second half. There's very little you can do but just work the opposition and patiently create that opening. 20 players in the 18 yard box at times, there's no coaching for that sort of situation and you have still keep an eye on the transition too.

Had we subbed a defender, one of their 'goal kick attacking set pieces' could've easily been flicked on for 3-1.


Easy to write at length about Arsenal's approach, but they want to be careful. All this exploit every margin and situation for gain will lead to emotional exhaustion if it doesn't bear trophies and an end result very soon. There are various examples of players checking out after 18 months playing like this, the obvious ones Mourinho, Conte & Tuchel.

You could see it amongst their fans also. The reaction to Doku nudging the ball back was hilarious, the whole away end calling for a card. Then the odd full on celebrating of tackles and catches. Understand some reaction given the pressure but it was like they had scored at times.
 
SebastianBlue said:
That display from Arsenal was one of the most pathetic I have seen from a supposedly top level football team in many, many years.

And, beyond that, they obvious attempts to injure our players—especially Rodri (though, Partey ultimately was no responsible for the incident that our talisman limp off) is absolutely despicable.

How almost no one in the media is calling out for what it was — and even some on here are trying to justify their behaviour — shows how partisan and desperate things have become in recent years.
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i am yet to see a replay of the incident from the kick off when Rodri got clattered by Havertz, even though it stopped the game for several minutes i believe (was at the game) SLY declined to show a replay which is usually a good indicator. Yesterday was pure anti football by the away team, aided by Oliver.

That said, i think this is the first big game we have missed Alvarez, he hasdthe knack of sniffing out space when the opponents have ten in the box.

Anyway, proud the lads never gave in, also nice Haaland gave them some back.

Onwards to Watford, time to get the League Cup back to its rightful owners.
 
kippaxwarrior said:
He did under Oliver's instructions. On TV you can clearly see Oliver pointing where Doku should kick the ball to. This was on pointed out on MOTD2 last night as well.

It was only when Rice started moaning about it did it become an issue for Arsenal
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Just seen ref watch and they agreed that if Doku hadn't kicked the ball to where it finally stopped
it would have taken Arsenal longer to retrieve the ball.So Doku actually did them a favour.
so fuck of you whining cry baby Gooner Tarquin bottom feeding terwats.
 
St.Pauli support said:
The setup vs their corners were abysmal.
6 or 7 blue shirts covering near post with no red around,
bloody insane.
Nobody was looking around! Why didn't Eddie command them??

No idea who is responsible, but this must never happen again.
We have to be 500% more physical at set pieces even if we don't have the height. We are the only nice guys in the country. It doesn't work that way, we have to react. Penalties aren't given for holding, wrestling or bearhugs, for whatever moronic reason.

1st corner, Doku on Gabriel? WTF?
Kyle concentrating on poking Gabriel and forgot what he might have in mind - when it happened before?!!!

That really brings up some serious questions.
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They have a nailed down system from corners. We should have been prepared for it much better than we were. We had a warning and didn't wake up. We should have had Eddie in and amongst it at the back post, someone covering the goal so they didn't change things and shoot and the likes of Haaland and Gvardiol making sure Martinelli etc didn't get in place to obstruct us.
 
Legohead will soon be broken just like Klipperty if we continue like this. They can’t stand us and it goes to their heads. Wonderful to see. Not guilty, just better.
 
Arteta "Right lads waste as much time as you can, fake injury, fake cramp do whatever you need to do, Just waste fucking time".
Arteta " Why is there so much added time? It's allowed City to equalise"



Read the fucking script Arsenal...
 
GaudinoMotors said:
How about Bernie stretching the Arse defense on the right (their left), Sub Grealish's quick thinking on the corner and Sub Stones scoring?
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Don’t agree with first part, don’t think Bernie stretched them in the slightest.

Obviously I’m well aware of the roles of Jack and Stonesy in the equaliser, do you think waiting until 70th minute for Phil to come on was a good move?
 
Eds said:
Has a premier league team, even with 10 men, ever had less than 12.5% possession in a half? Most of that would have been Raya falling down all the time and holding on to the ball for 20 - 25 seconds despite the six second law. Embarrassing for any team, let alone one who wants to win a title.
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Yes, sums up Arteta the Bottle-merchant.
The media have ignored the fact he had no player outside the box when City had the ball.
There was no Plan B to counter attack City - yet, this has been ignored...
 
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