Ketoth
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Home/Away doesn't really affect us, we have a balance.
We've won, lost and drew both home and away. Not to say we're invincible but we're just as good away as we are at home. We play the exact same way.
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Home/Away doesn't really affect us, we have a balance.
We've won, lost and drew both home and away. Not to say we're invincible but we're just as good away as we are at home. We play the exact same way.
What? If anything, he did the right thing by keeping the players on the pitch. None of the substitutes could contribute more than the players on the pitch. If you ask for a sub then you should have a reason for it. Making subs just for the sake of it is pointless and it would be a huge gamble in a game that didn't require it.
AnfieldEd
I am Leg End
You had Podolski and Cazorla on the bench 
so stopping talking crap about Arsenal - as you usually do. Those two could have made a threat very easily had you taken off Rosicky and Ozil or Walcott who weren't doing much offensively.. Or Flamini on for Ramsey who was poor. Plus they would have had better energy levels.
Seems to me that every time a valid point is made to criticise Arsenal you find some b.s. to negate it.
so stopping talking crap about Arsenal - as you usually do. Those two could have made a threat very easily had you taken off Rosicky and Ozil or Walcott who weren't doing much offensively.. Or Flamini on for Ramsey who was poor. Plus they would have had better energy levels.Seems to me that every time a valid point is made to criticise Arsenal you find some b.s. to negate it.
You had Podolski and Cazorla on the bench
Seems to me that every time a valid point is made to criticise Arsenal you find some b.s. to negate it.
What would Cazorla offer His form is bad at the moment anyway? This was a dirty high intensity game, a game that suited Rosicky. He's more direct in his style of play and he had a decent game . His defensive work is a lot better than Cazorla's as well. Podolski just got back from an injury so it wasn't worth the risk. And you couldn't take Walcott off either. Then you'd lose the one true counter attacking threat. And counter attacking was pretty much the only way to break down that bus. You can't pass your way through a team like that.
Ramsey? Well, he started doing well eventually and why would he bring Flamini on? He's a defensive midfielder...surely, the ones who criticized him wanted a win, no? To make subs at that time was exactly what Mourinho wanted and there was no reason to "go for it" and attack. Would probably end up losing then. He kept the same team on because they offered more attacking options but at the same time they were the most balanced team. No reason to gamble at that time and risk losing. It was a decent result.
I don't find bullshit to negate it. Most of the time it's just lazy and bad criticism so of course I defend him this time. How often does someone even make a valid point about Arsenal? It's just the same old tired cliches that are repeated on MOTD. Predictable and boring.
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BarçAjax8
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Well after 75 minutes Arsenal didn't look any closer to scoring. At that point you bring on a player who can make an impact. Are you saying Arsenal don't have anybody who can contribute after the starting XI?
As a neutral it was a good match to watch but I have way more respect for Arsenal and would have liked to see them go for the win. Arsene seemed content with a draw and let the game run it's course. Seemed like he was more scared of losing than to try to get the win that's all.
As a neutral it was a good match to watch but I have way more respect for Arsenal and would have liked to see them go for the win. Arsene seemed content with a draw and let the game run it's course. Seemed like he was more scared of losing than to try to get the win that's all.
Poor display but a great result for Arsenal. And again, Giroud almost cost them the game but luckily, Walcott stepped up and saved him from being crucified. I argued last season that Giroud isn't the right man to be a leading striker at a big club that wants to challenge for titles and well, so far he has done very little to prove me wrong. He did have a nice spell during the beginning of the season that almost made me change my mind and his all round game has developed but he really does seem to lack the ruthless and clinical nature that a world class striker needs.
All those missed sitters are usually punished against the likes of Chelsea where you only get a few good chances. Against the likes of West Ham there's always someones else who steps up due to the high amount of chances created.
He's a classy player though. With good hold up play and intelligence so he does contribute beyond scoring but come on, you can't have a striker missing sitters all the time. You just know that when he gets a chance, he's probably going to miss. His confidence is obviously shattered so you can't rely on a player like that.
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The problem is, Bendtner is the only striker available at the moment apart from him.
All those missed sitters are usually punished against the likes of Chelsea where you only get a few good chances. Against the likes of West Ham there's always someones else who steps up due to the high amount of chances created.
He's a classy player though. With good hold up play and intelligence so he does contribute beyond scoring but come on, you can't have a striker missing sitters all the time. You just know that when he gets a chance, he's probably going to miss. His confidence is obviously shattered so you can't rely on a player like that.
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The problem is, Bendtner is the only striker available at the moment apart from him.
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DonAndres
Wild Man of Borneo
Arsenal should loan Morata from RM in January. If there is one young #9 in the world that I'd classify as truly "deadly" and "instinctive" it's him. His qualities as a player make it easy for him to fit the system since he's tall, fast, decently strong, and has good technical abilities. As for his x factor trait which Arsenal need, he always gets into great goalscoring positions and can get a wicked shot at goal unexpectedly. I remember in the Atletico-Real game he could've had a brilliant scissor kick equalizer if it weren't for Courtois.
At Madrid he hasn't had the best season so far but he doesn't get much time or service. At Arsenal, there's a plethora of playmakers to feed him chances to finish off and I have no doubt he'd succeed. The move could really be a win-win, he can give Arsenal what they need and he'd get plenty of playing time to develop as a player instead of wasting away on the bench at Madrid.
At Madrid he hasn't had the best season so far but he doesn't get much time or service. At Arsenal, there's a plethora of playmakers to feed him chances to finish off and I have no doubt he'd succeed. The move could really be a win-win, he can give Arsenal what they need and he'd get plenty of playing time to develop as a player instead of wasting away on the bench at Madrid.
Meh, I don't know. Not sure if he's an improvement really. He does seem to have more instinct though, I'll give you that. I also thought of that scissor kick when you mentioned his name. That was indeed a brilliant move.
I'm actually hoping he's gonna try to sign Benteke. Already proven in the league and he's got loads of potential. If the price is lower than 15 million I hope he gambles and signs him. Been shit this season though.
He did try him once. And guess what? He scored. Also came on against City and actually looked pretty decent as well. He's going to keep on getting minutes from the bench and if he keeps on improving and Giroud keeps on missing I'm sure Wenger would give him some more chances. He's not a bad striker at all when he's at his best.
There's the goal! Arsenal's savior.
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Wouldn't hurt to try Bendtner. Can't be more wasteful than Giroud at the moment.
Speaking of which, too bad he didn't make anything out of this one. Would have been a great goal.
Indeed. That's brilliant on so many levels. We finally got to see Özil and Cazorla linking up properly and everyone's been waiting for that to happen. Beautiful football.
Giroud's actually pathetic there. Not only is he too slow to react but that's also a terrible run. Why does he suddenly stop? He should of course just go sliding in there. Needs to be more ruthless.
EDIT: Some brilliance from Ramsey. Also an example of Giroud doing fuck all.
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