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Neville Kneville
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On the bright side - Even though the defence was a total shambles we should have got something out of that game as YaYa and Navas missed two open goals!
I thibnk in the urge to whinge & flap, people have also missed how completely at ease Garcia, Angelino & Zinchenko were in Pep's system, how a half fit KDB created 3 times as much danger as DS how easily Navas picked out Kelechi for a HEADED goal, something we never saw all last season.
The 'old gurad' are the players who need to watch their backs imo.
Gladstonian Liberal
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A perspective from a Gooner
i thought you'd probably stuff us today, but we did play some typically nice football at times.
Yet again we are pretty much inactive in the transfer market desperately needing a striker and not just one centre back but probably two now though after Gabriel's injury
With us its always one step forward two steps back......I despair... I really do
As for the game, nice to win but matters not a jot with both coaches using it as a chance to test the full squad
As to the season ahead, I'm not that sure that any team has been impressive, despite even Liverpool's defeat over a Barcelona some way from the start of their season
i wish we had Aguero. I think we'd win the league with him. Great player and someone whose movement is a joy to watch. Im not going to say much about City but I think he best days of some of your older players are likely behind them.
From my perspective, it's great to see Cazorla back. He's class and a game changer. Even Theo seems to have been eating his shredded wheat this week.
I like Iwobi's commitment, strength and ability and I hope he does well this season.
But, my God, we are in desperate need of centre backs.
Prediction for the season at this stage? No idea, but I reckon we are still good for a top 4 finish. Im not sure we can win.
Didn't see anything today from City that would make them favourites for the league but they'll be there or thereabouts.
As to the other teams, I really don't see any one stand out. Another surprise? Maybe Stoke?
Who knows? What I do know is that these pre season friendly games are very much the phoney war. I wouldn't spend too much time dwelling on them
i thought you'd probably stuff us today, but we did play some typically nice football at times.
Yet again we are pretty much inactive in the transfer market desperately needing a striker and not just one centre back but probably two now though after Gabriel's injury
With us its always one step forward two steps back......I despair... I really do
As for the game, nice to win but matters not a jot with both coaches using it as a chance to test the full squad
As to the season ahead, I'm not that sure that any team has been impressive, despite even Liverpool's defeat over a Barcelona some way from the start of their season
i wish we had Aguero. I think we'd win the league with him. Great player and someone whose movement is a joy to watch. Im not going to say much about City but I think he best days of some of your older players are likely behind them.
From my perspective, it's great to see Cazorla back. He's class and a game changer. Even Theo seems to have been eating his shredded wheat this week.
I like Iwobi's commitment, strength and ability and I hope he does well this season.
But, my God, we are in desperate need of centre backs.
Prediction for the season at this stage? No idea, but I reckon we are still good for a top 4 finish. Im not sure we can win.
Didn't see anything today from City that would make them favourites for the league but they'll be there or thereabouts.
As to the other teams, I really don't see any one stand out. Another surprise? Maybe Stoke?
Who knows? What I do know is that these pre season friendly games are very much the phoney war. I wouldn't spend too much time dwelling on them
The-Dogs-Pollocks
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Bit worried bout the start of the prem season after that! All over the show at the back and the pressing game was sporadic at best.
As some have said we will need to be patient and allow Pep time to put his stamp on things.
The centre back situation is very odd tho. Why mot give Denayer more game time, he is certainly better than ak and fernando at centre half?
As some have said we will need to be patient and allow Pep time to put his stamp on things.
The centre back situation is very odd tho. Why mot give Denayer more game time, he is certainly better than ak and fernando at centre half?
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Still don't understand why Denayer didn't get any game time today. Guardiola really mustn't fancy him if he's playing Kolarov and Fernando there ahead of him.
Ric, thats my thinking...Clearly both Kolarov and Fernando are not good enough to play CB position, which makes no game time for Denayer, even stranger...
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If you read many of the posts on here from the last month so many think the title is a given & have not been able to handle any realistic comments to the contrary.I agree completely
Perhaps a little realism will break out now !!
We've a lot to do and Pep does like to experiment.
Bluemanc100
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Maybe Pep is totally happy with Denayer therefore doesn't need to see him in action... Others not soStill don't understand why Denayer didn't get any game time today. Guardiola really mustn't fancy him if he's playing Kolarov and Fernando there ahead of him.
NanaToure42
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missed the first half. Anyone know a site that shows full match replays?
BlueRockape
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A perspective from a Gooner
i thought you'd probably stuff us today, but we did play some typically nice football at times.
Yet again we are pretty much inactive in the transfer market desperately needing a striker and not just one centre back but probably two now though after Gabriel's injury
With us its always one step forward two steps back......I despair... I really do
As for the game, nice to win but matters not a jot with both coaches using it as a chance to test the full squad
As to the season ahead, I'm not that sure that any team has been impressive, despite even Liverpool's defeat over a Barcelona some way from the start of their season
i wish we had Aguero. I think we'd win the league with him. Great player and someone whose movement is a joy to watch. Im not going to say much about City but I think he best days of some of your older players are likely behind them.
From my perspective, it's great to see Cazorla back. He's class and a game changer. Even Theo seems to have been eating his shredded wheat this week.
I like Iwobi's commitment, strength and ability and I hope he does well this season.
But, my God, we are in desperate need of centre backs.
Prediction for the season at this stage? No idea, but I reckon we are still good for a top 4 finish. Im not sure we can win.
Didn't see anything today from City that would make them favourites for the league but they'll be there or thereabouts.
As to the other teams, I really don't see any one stand out. Another surprise? Maybe Stoke?
Who knows? What I do know is that these pre season friendly games are very much the phoney war. I wouldn't spend too much time dwelling on them
Pity we don't have more posters like you from other clubs........nice post
I thought you'd stuff us because we had no defence, and have not had many pre-season games (our fault).A perspective from a Gooner
i thought you'd probably stuff us today, but we did play some typically nice football at times.
Yet again we are pretty much inactive in the transfer market desperately needing a striker and not just one centre back but probably two now though after Gabriel's injury
With us its always one step forward two steps back......I despair... I really do
As for the game, nice to win but matters not a jot with both coaches using it as a chance to test the full squad
As to the season ahead, I'm not that sure that any team has been impressive, despite even Liverpool's defeat over a Barcelona some way from the start of their season
i wish we had Aguero. I think we'd win the league with him. Great player and someone whose movement is a joy to watch. Im not going to say much about City but I think he best days of some of your older players are likely behind them.
From my perspective, it's great to see Cazorla back. He's class and a game changer. Even Theo seems to have been eating his shredded wheat this week.
I like Iwobi's commitment, strength and ability and I hope he does well this season.
But, my God, we are in desperate need of centre backs.
Prediction for the season at this stage? No idea, but I reckon we are still good for a top 4 finish. Im not sure we can win.
Didn't see anything today from City that would make them favourites for the league but they'll be there or thereabouts.
As to the other teams, I really don't see any one stand out. Another surprise? Maybe Stoke?
Who knows? What I do know is that these pre season friendly games are very much the phoney war. I wouldn't spend too much time dwelling on them
You deserved to win. Hope Gabriel is OK.
Regarding City, it was last season't team minus central defenders. Sane, Gundogan injured. Jesus to join in Janaury. And of course it's all change with a new manager. Expecting the finish product in pre-season would be insane, nevertheless we all look for it